VII.Did you hear Abram say, “You have given me no offspring, so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” Why? Where in Abram does such an acquisition arise from? VIII.Genesis 12:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version Updated … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with these words today give your attention to “bless,” “be blessed,” “make,” “will show,” “will give,” “so shall,” “your reward shall be very great.” V.Genesis 12:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Now the Lord said … Continue reading
I.With this week’s Scripture reading we begin paying attention to a number of passages dealing with God’s call. This week we begin with God’s call to Abram. Give attention to God’s call and God’s promises as well as Abram’s responses. … Continue reading
VII.“And let everyone who hears say, ‘Come.”” Why would you want (or not want) to invite others to “Come”? VIII.Revelation 22:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of … Continue reading
IV.We read, “… my reward is with me, to repay …” Again, I wonder if this promise to repay should be heard as something to be hoped for or something to be feared? V.Revelation 22:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) And … Continue reading
I.We come to the last words from the Book of Revelation. As you read this passage today, pay attention to how many times you hear “come” or some variation of “come.” II.Revelation 22:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) And he said … Continue reading
VII.So we see the river, the water of life, the tree of life, fruit, leaves and a place where “there will be no more night…” And then there is healing. Healing from … ? VIII.Revelation 22:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) … Continue reading
IV.This river flows “…through the middle of the street of the city.” What does it give life to as it flows through the city? V.Revelation 22:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) Then the angel showed me the river of the water … Continue reading
I.Now we see the angel introducing us to “the river of the water of life…” Take time in your hearing these words to notice all this water accomplishes. II.Revelation 22:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) Then the angel showed me the … Continue reading
VII.Let’s listen again as the Spirit tells of the beauty and the magnificence of the New Jerusalem. As you take in the picture set before us, think about how there being “no temple in the city” fits into the magnificence … Continue reading