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VII.In the last post we focused on sin, today as you return to this passage let this phrase guide you through Solomon’s prayer, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth … Continue reading
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IV.Today, let me call your attention to this phrase, “… for there is no one who does not sin … ” Other than speaking about the universality of sin, what understanding of sin does Solomon’s prayer offer? V.1 Kings 8:22–24, … Continue reading
I.This week we hear parts of Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple. What concerns do you hear Solomon express to God? II.1 Kings 8:22–24, 37–39, 46, 48–50a (NRSVue) Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in … Continue reading
VII.Once more back to the altar that Abram builds – What’s the purpose of an altar? VII.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage, what do you discover about Abram’s altar building? V.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, for … Continue reading
I.With today’s Scripture passage we begin a several week long focus on worship. Today we have before us Abram building an altar. Why does Abram build an altar at Hebron? II.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there … Continue reading
VII.Today let’s spend time with our focus passage taking notice of what we learn about God. VIII.Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue) For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and … Continue reading
IV.We took time in the last post to consider the before/after contrast Paul presents us in this passage. Today, let’s pay attention for the positive aspects of how he describes those he calls “heirs.” V.Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue) For we ourselves … Continue reading
I.I have a question: What are folk like before “ … he saved us …” and afterwards? We find here some observations of what one can be like on both sides of the experience of “… rebirth and renewal…” What … Continue reading
VII.Paul speaks of himself as “a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ….” A very bold claim. But I wonder if his next claim is even more bold – “for the sake of the faith of God’s elect … Continue reading