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IV.As we return to our hearing of this passage, notice verses 15-16, “Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I have chosen and consecrated this house … Continue reading
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I.Notice anything familiar? This passage contains as verse 14, “…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their … Continue reading
VIII.Today we are two days away from Christmas Day and again turn our attention to listening to Mary’s words of praise. As you go to these words once again, listen to Mary. Use your imagination to hear her sing these … Continue reading
IV.Today I included both Mary’s song of praise and Hannah’s prayer in the post. Pay attention to the world described in the words of both women. V.Luke 1:46-55 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) And Mary said, “My soul magnifies … Continue reading
I.We come this week to Mary’s song (or maybe her prayer) of praise and thanksgiving. After you spend time with her words you may want to take some time to compare it with Hannah’s words at 1 Samuel 2. II.Luke … Continue reading
VII.As we close this week with John the Baptizer, what do you think of John? Are you impressed by him or put off by him? VIII.Luke 3:2-18 (NRSVue) … during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of … Continue reading
IV.Who do you notice listening to John the Baptizer? V.Luke 3:2-18 (NRSVue) … during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region … Continue reading
I.As you read this passage take note of where John the Baptizer was, who was coming to hear him, and where did they come from, and why did they come.II.Luke 3:2-18 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) … during the … Continue reading
VII.Our time with Elizabeth and Zechariah comes during our season of Advent. Which seems appropriate since one of the themes associated with Advent is the dawning of … of what, a new age, the Kingdom, the birth of Jesus and … Continue reading
IV.Let’s expand our reading today to include all the words attributed to Zechariah on this occasion. V.Luke 1:57-79 (NRSVue) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the … Continue reading