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I.We turn our attention to the plight of Job. This week we will hear from one of Job’s friends who has come to Job’s side to comfort him. Next week we will listen to Job. In the first two chapters … Continue reading
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VII.A few days ago I asked what we might find to be the core of Ezra’s being. What do you notice in this passage? VIII.Ezra 7:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) After this, in the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, … Continue reading
ISSL Reflections February 13 2022 Ezra 7:1–10, 23–26 Post 2IV.Much of Ezra chapter 7 is attributed to decrees of King Artaxerxes. For instance, a few words not found in our focus reading might open our way to a few more … Continue reading
ISSL Reflections February 13 2022 Ezra 7:1–10, 23–26 Post 1I.This week we turn our attention to Ezra and the task he is given as a part of the return of the nation of Israel to their land. Others have come … Continue reading
VII.Where do you find the strongest emotions of the people in this passage? What in the passage brings the strongest emotions for you? VIII.2 Samuel 12:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) … and the Lord sent Nathan to David. He came … Continue reading
IV.Let’s continue our focus on David a bit more. V.2 Samuel 12:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) … and the Lord sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, “There were two men in a certain city, … Continue reading
I.What was it Hamlet said? “… the play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King.” Stories can do more than entertain. They can instruct and they might even “convict.” They can give us insight into how we … Continue reading
VII.We notice people who are our neighbors, people who are poor, people who are poor and needy laborers, people who are aliens, people who are orphans, and people who are widows. Where do you find yourself in this passage? VIII.Deuteronomy … Continue reading
IV.We see the neighbor and the poor mentioned. Who else do these words bring into our view? V.Deuteronomy 24:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) When you make your neighbor a loan of any kind, you shall not go into the house … Continue reading
I.Last week we read about officials, judges, and priests. We take a different focus this week on how justice works in our communities. We’ll start as we did last week, reading and rereading the passage and taking note of who … Continue reading