ISSL Reflections July 18, 2021, Romans 4:1-12 Post 1

I.This week we will take some time to notice some of the things that Paul learned by watching Abraham and living with Abraham’s walk with God. As you read this passage what themes do you notice? What words stand out … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 11, 2021, Romans 1:8-17 Post 3

VII.Once more let’s turn our attention to this passage – Romans 1:8-17 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. For God, whom I serve with my spirit … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 11, 2021, Romans 1:8-17 Post 2

IV.Let’s go back to this Scripture passage and read it again paying attention to what it tells us about “The Gospel.” Take a moment and still yourself, then bring your focus to these words of Paul paying attention to what … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 11, 2021, Romans 1:8-17 Post 1

I.Paul begins this letter to the Christians in Rome with, Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 3

VIII.Below is the week’s reading from Luke and links to the two readings from Leviticus – Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 2

V.Below is the week’s reading from Luke and links to the two readings from Leviticus – Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 1

I.This week we have as our focus Jesus’ interactions with 10 lepers, their being cleansed of their skin diseases, and their responses to Jesus’ instructions to them. Two readings from the the book of Leviticus give us some important background, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 27, 2021, Matthew 14:22-33 Post 3

VIII.This week we’ve taken time to read and reread this passage several times. I trust we have not just “read over” it because it is familiar, or “read through” it since we already know what “happens” but have “read into” … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 27, 2021, Matthew 14:22-33 Post 2

IV.Today, take time to read this account again, and again notice who all is present, both named and unnamed. After you read the account once, pause and notice who you are drawn to and read the passage again seeing all … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 27, 2021, Matthew 14:22-33 Post 1

I.A couple of weeks ago we saw Jesus and his disciples in a boat when a storm came up. This week we start with the disciples in a boat being “battered by the waves” and Jesus is not with them. … Continue reading