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VII.Today let’s take special notice of what women do and say and what Peter does. VIII.Luke 24:1-12 (NRSVue) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had … Continue reading
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IV.How long does it take for you to “catch-on” to something new? Or maybe the better question for today is how long does it take to move from your perspective on something to a better, more accurate and more complete … Continue reading
I.This next Sunday, April 2, 2023, will be observed in many Christian congregations as Palm Sunday and in others as Passion Sunday with still others combining elements of each liturgy. And here in the ISSL series we jump over Palm … Continue reading
VII.After Legion has been freed from the bondage he was in and as Jesus is departing, he asks to stay with Jesus and leave the place filled with the memories of his torment. Jesus denies his request. Why? Does this … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s pay attention to the conversation and interactions between Legion and Jesus. V.Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 (NRSVue) They came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. And when he had stepped out of the … Continue reading
I.As we spend time this week with “Legion” and Jesus, first take note of how this “out of control man” acts. Do you think “out of control” begins to describe him? It seems appropriate to me. II.Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII. “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.” What does the woman ask for? What is the “here” she wants to leave behind? VIII.John 4:3-30, 39-42 … Continue reading
IV.In the last post we looked for the barriers that stand between the women and Jesus. Today, let’s see what brings them together. What do you notice that helps overcome the barriers that exist? V.John 4:3-30, 39-42 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading
I.So Jesus one day decides the best route to his destination is to go through Samaria. Oh, I have read time and time again, this was not the road that faithful, practicing Jewish rabbis would take. Or for that matter, … Continue reading
VII. “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? What do you find out about “greatness” and the “kingdom of heaven” in your reading of these three paragraphs? Let me encourage you to spend time with this passage again, … Continue reading