ISSL Reflections December 12 2021 2 Samuel 9:1–12 Post 1

I.We turn our attention this week to King David and to members of King Saul’s household. As you read this passage pay attention to each person named and to their relationship to David. II.2 Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 5 2021 Deuteronomy 5:1b–3; 10:12–13; 27:1–10 Post 3

VIII.In the last post I drew attention to the directions to make an altar of stones on which tools had not been used and of unhewn stones. With that in mind let’s return to these Scripture passages and read again. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 5 2021 Deuteronomy 5:1b–3; 10:12–13; 27:1–10 Post 2

V.I asked in the last post, “What words do you use to speak of becoming ‘people of God’”? Let’s read this week’s focus Scripture again with that question in mind and see what stands out to you in these passages. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 5 2021 Deuteronomy 5:1b–3; 10:12–13; 27:1–10 Post 1

I.Moses tells the assembled people,“Keep silence and hear, O Israel! This very day you have become the people of the Lord your God.” As you read these passages, what do you find that makes one “… become the people of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 28 2021 Acts 10:34–47 Post 3

VII.Peter tells the crowd, “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 28 2021 Acts 10:34–47 Post 2

IV.Let’s return to Peter’s words to this crowd. In Acts 2 Peter’s address to a large crowd on the Day of Pentecost is recorded. There is much in those words and these that are the same. That crowd is described … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 28 2021 Acts 10:34–47 Post 1

I.As we spend time with this week’s Scripture, notice who is present, who speaks, the reactions of those present, what question is asked and then what questions does it raise for us. II.Acts 10:34-47 (NRSV) Then Peter began to speak … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 3

IX. Our Scriptural focus this week closes with –  “Hallelujah!For the Lord our God    the Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and exult    and give him the glory,for the marriage of the Lamb has come,    and his bride has made herself ready;to her it has … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 2

V.Let’s return to this song of praise and as you spend time with it today notice how it might draw you in. VI.Revelation 19:1-8 (NRSV) After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 1

I.As you approach these words of praise, approach with an open heart willing to accept and acknowledge the praise that is voiced, and as best you can notice what their sources of such words are. II.Revelation 19:1-8 (NRSV) After this … Continue reading