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I.This passage comes from a place of deep grief and pain –“… I say, ‘Gone is my glory and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.” On your initial readings of this passage pay attention to the words … Continue reading
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VII.In the final paragraph of this week’s focus passage, Paul recounts some of his actions toward the followers of Jesus. Pay attention to what he reports he did and think about what the impact might have been? VIII.Acts 26:1-11 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
IV.Paul contends it is “hope” that has brought him to Agrippa. What hope? V.Acts 26:1-11 (NRSVue) Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: “I consider … Continue reading
I.We find Paul before King Agrippa (at the request of the Roman Governor Festus) so he can present some defense against the accusations of some who are, to put it explicitly, out for Paul’s blood. Read how Paul begins his … Continue reading
VII.This reading begins with encouragement that those receiving this message “not become sluggish” in their “work and the love [they] showed … in serving the saints” What encouragement do you find in this passage? VIII.Hebrews 6:9-20 (NRSVue) Even though we … Continue reading
IV.In the previous post I asked you to consider the idea of having “a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.” Today let’s consider what it can mean to “realize the full assurance of hope.” As you spend time with … Continue reading
I.As we begin our reflections on this passage from Hebrews 6, notice that the writer speaks of“… a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul…” Let’s think about “anchors” this week. II.Hebrews 6:9-20 (NRSVue) Even though we speak in this … Continue reading
VII.Is this the path for the Disciples of Jesus? “We … are … not to please ourselves.” VIII.Romans 15:1-13 (NRSVue) We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each … Continue reading
IV.Let’s take a moment to consider the first sentence of this passage. “We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” What evidence does Paul offer for that? V.Romans 15:1-13 … Continue reading
I.Paul writes to the Disciples of Jesus in Rome, “…. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace…” How? As you meditate on these sentences from Paul, see if you notice why Paul suggests “joy” and … Continue reading