ISSL Reflections October 1 2023 Romans 2:12–24, 28–29 Post 2

IV.Did you hear, “… will you not teach yourself?” Take some time to slowly read this passage and take note of what Paul thinks his readers should be able to “teach” themselves. V.Romans 2:12-24, 28-29 (NRSVue) All who have sinned … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 1 2023 Romans 2:12–24, 28–29 Post 1

I.As we begin our reflections on this week’s focus passage, let’s start with “… a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something external and physical.” Literally that is not true. What does the above … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 24 2023 John 8:1–11, 56–59 Post 3

VII.Let’s read again this week’s Scripture focus. As you read it, what do you notice about those who seem eager to stone another, and what do you notice about Jesus? VIII.John 8:1-11, 56-59 (NRSVue) … Jesus went to the Mount … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 24 2023 John 8:1–11, 56–59 Post 2

IV.In the first post we considered the situation of the woman accused of adultery and brought to Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees. Today let’s consider the second paragraph in this week’s reading and what brings some of the crowd … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 24 2023 John 8:1–11, 56–59 Post 1

I.This week we focus our attention on two incidents recorded in John 8. The link between the two is the possibility of stoning someone. In each account notice who is speaking to Jesus, who might be stoned, why they might … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 17 2023 John 7:14–24 Post 2

IV.What do you see as the overarching theme of this passage of Scripture? Is this about teaching, healing, healing on the Sabbath, Mosaic law (circumcision), ritual observation (habit), the Temple, Jerusalem/The Holy City or right judging/perception/understanding? Is it about all … Continue reading