I.Last week we spent time with the silent Zechariah. This week we turn to Elizabeth, listen to her and her neighbors and relatives and hear from an unsilenced Zechariah. As we spent time with this passage, let’s make sure we … Continue reading
VII.Have you ever lost your voice? Ever been at a loss for words? Reread this account keeping in mind anytime you might have not had the words you wanted. VIII.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Once when he … Continue reading
IV.Notice the exchange between Gabriel and Zechariah – Gabriel: “… Zechariah … your prayer has been heard…. “Zechariah: “How do I know this will happen? For I am old …”Gabriel: “… my words .., will be fulfilled in their time.” … Continue reading
I.Please take some time with this account. Notice all the characters mentioned. Notice what each has to say or not say. Do such interruptions while one is performing a sacred task surprise you? II.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated … Continue reading
VII.Paul acknowledges here some of the forces the Christians at Ephesus struggle with. He asks them to think about items soldiers use to face their foes. And most to the point, he wants them to recall their source of strength. … Continue reading
Allow me a quick Thanksgiving Day greeting a day early. With Thanksgiving Day upon us, another holiday season is about to move toward high gear. I trust that you will find places to pause during the season and in moments … Continue reading
I.I suspect most of the time we come to this paragraph, we are drawn to the description of “the whole armor of God.” Not at all a bad image to explore and consider how God equips us for our daily … Continue reading
VII.Open your eyes – Be on the lookout for the aliveness spoken of here. VIII.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this … Continue reading
IV.In the last post we spent some time in reflection on two of Paul’s statements, (1) “For we are what he has made us …” and (2) “made us alive together with Christ…”. Today let’s go to the beginning of … Continue reading
I.Near the end of this passage Paul writes, “For we are what he has made us …” Take that as your entrance to this passage and notice what God has “in Christ Jesus” made. II.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version … Continue reading