VII.The prophet tells the people – “For the Lord has comforted his people,and will have compassion on his suffering ones.” What words of comfort stand out to you the clearest? VIII.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, O … Continue reading
IV.As you listen to both the words of the servant and the words of The Lord do you find anything in the spirit and work of the servant you can identify with? V.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to … Continue reading
I.Last week we ended our reflections on Isaiah 47:1-25 asking if Isaiah offered any hope. With that thought still before us let’s listen to Isaiah once again and pay attention for any and all words of hope he offers. II.Isaiah … Continue reading
VII.Two questions for today. What “path” does the prophet send his words describing? Does the prophet give any hope in these words? VIII.Isaiah 47:10-15 (New Revised Standard Version) You felt secure in your wickedness;you said, “No one sees me.”Your wisdom … Continue reading
IV.The passage ends with, “… there is no one to save you.” Let’s take that as our lens through which to read Isaiah’s words and take notice of what or who the people might need “saving” from. V.Isaiah 47:10-15 (New … Continue reading
I.With this week’s reflections we begin hearing a number of Scriptures with the overarching theme of “New Creation.” However, these words from Isaiah seem far from sounding a note about “new creation.” Does it strike you that way? This week … Continue reading
VII.As we return to Paul’s words, notice his claim that if we are “guided by the Spirit” we should “… not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another.” Let’s hear Paul speaking to us once more and pay … Continue reading
IV.There is no denying that Paul sets up for us a decisive contrast between “Spirit desires” and “desires of the flesh.” I trust as we spend time listening to Paul, we do so with a discerning spirit that not does … Continue reading
I.“Live by the Spirit …” so counsels the former Pharisee, Paul. Do you hear this as an invitation or command? Let’s begin our hearing of this passage by paying close attention to the contrasts Paul sets up for us. II.Galatians … Continue reading
VII.Did you notice? Paul wrote, For in Christ Jesusneither circumcision nor uncircumcisioncounts for anything;the only thing that counts isfaith working through love. How do you hear Paul presenting more aspects of such a statement? VIII.Galatians 5:1-15 (New Revised Standard Version) … Continue reading