VII.As you hear these words once again, what all do you hear about “the Word”? VIII.John 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was … Continue reading
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IV.Today as you return to these words let your attention be drawn to how this “light” is presented. V.John 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was … Continue reading
I.With this week’s focus we move from Isaiah to the prologue of the Fourth Gospel. I suspect it is familiar to many and perhaps some regard it as I do – as one of my favorite passages. Despite its possible … Continue reading
VII.Once again hear Isaiah ask the people to “Listen … Look.” Do you know people who when asked to “look” notice first the discouraging things and others who notice first the encouraging things? As you listen to Isaiah, do you … Continue reading
IV.As Isaiah asks the people to listen and look, what might he be asking them to recall? To where and when might their memory take them? V.Isaiah 51:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness,you that … Continue reading
I.This week we again listen to Isaiah and with even more emphasis Isaiah calls on us to pay attention – “Listen to me …Look …Look … Listen to me …give heed … Lift up your eyes …and look … Listen … Continue reading
VII.As we come to the prophet’s words today, notice what is said about “the children.” What was the source of their protection? VIII.Isaiah 49:18-23 (New Revised Standard Version) Lift up your eyes all around and see;they all gather, they come … Continue reading
IV.Once again notice the beginning and ending words of this passage – “Lift up your eyes all around and see …Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” It … Continue reading
I.Notice how this week’s Scripture focus begins and ends … “Lift up your eyes all around and see … Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” The … Continue reading
VII.The prophet tells the people – “For the Lord has comforted his people,and will have compassion on his suffering ones.” What words of comfort stand out to you the clearest? VIII.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, O … Continue reading