IV.We’ve read this passage several times and return to it today to read again paying attention to what it says about God. V.Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh.A … Continue reading
I.This week we take up part of the “oracle” and “vision” of the Prophet Nahum concerning Nineveh, Judah, and God. Let’s first spend time with the words of Nahum and listen to them without any judgment on our part. Just … Continue reading
VII.As you take time to rest in these words, what do you hear about “zeal,” “passionate commitment,” “covenant” and “loving kindness”? VIII.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of … Continue reading
IV.This passage ends with – “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.” The New Living Translation has it this way, “The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!” Do you think it … Continue reading
I.As you spend time with these words from the Prophet Isaiah take note of how he describes “the people.” What has been their history and how does Isaiah describe their situation here? II.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go back to this account again and notice the talk of kindness and the demonstration of kindness. VIII.2 Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I asked – “What do you think “motivates” David’s desire to “show kindness for Jonathan’s sake”? Jonathan’s protecting David from Saul’s anger or the covenant that existed between the two, or the love Jonathan had for … Continue reading
I.We turn our attention this week to King David and to members of King Saul’s household. As you read this passage pay attention to each person named and to their relationship to David. II.2 Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there … Continue reading
VIII.In the last post I drew attention to the directions to make an altar of stones on which tools had not been used and of unhewn stones. With that in mind let’s return to these Scripture passages and read again. … Continue reading
V.I asked in the last post, “What words do you use to speak of becoming ‘people of God’”? Let’s read this week’s focus Scripture again with that question in mind and see what stands out to you in these passages. … Continue reading