VII.Let’s take one more season with Paul’s words and pay attention for all the indicators and traits that he would associate with “servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” VIII.1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 (NRSVue) Think of us in this … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice – “What would you prefer? Am I to come to you with a stick or with love in a spirit of gentleness?” How do you hear that? How do you think the Christian community in Corinth heard … Continue reading
I.In this passage Paul asks the Christian community at Corinth to think of himself, Apollos and Timothy as – “… servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” What do you hear Paul telling you about “servants” and “stewards”? II.1 … Continue reading
VII.Today listen as Paul tells us – “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and … Continue reading
IV.Paul told the church at Rome, “resolve … never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother or sister.” Hold that thought in mind as you read this passage. V.Romans 14:10-23 (NRSVue) Why do you … Continue reading
I.Paul asks us to not “pass-judgment on” or “despise” our sisters and brothers. Read over these verses several times and take note of the ways in which we might be “passing-judgment” or “despising” our sisters and brothers. II.Romans 14:10-23 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII.Let’s take another look at this passage and take special note of the way (and ways) freedom can be expressed by those who are part of the Christian community. VIII.Galatians 5:13-26 (NRSVue) For you were called to freedom, brothers and … Continue reading
IV.In contrasting the freedom that comes as we “live by the Spirit” and experience “the fruit of the Spirit” Paul admonishes us not to “bite and devour one another.” In reflecting on Paul’s cautions to us, notice how he draws … Continue reading
I.Let’s take our cue for our reflections this week from the opening words of this Scripture passage – “For you were called to freedom … enslaved to one another” As you read this passage, take note of what this freedom, … Continue reading
VII.If you had been with Jesus’ listeners that day, how would you have answered his question, “Have you understood all this?” With the “Yes” of the listeners or maybe with the silence of not knowing how to answer or maybe … Continue reading