I.We turn our attention this week to Stephen (both his actions and words) and the reactions some had to him. First, let’s see what we know about Stephen. You may want to review the Acts 6:1-6 where we learn a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Scripture
VII.Do you think I ended the last post with a fair question? “Where do we stand? Is our focus drawn to the outward or the inward?“ As you spend time with this Scripture passage today, notice how it speaks of … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s focus on two things in this passage. First, it is written to “Those who love life and to see good days…” I wonder how many self-help books and seminars have promised to help folk get on top of … Continue reading
I.As we begin our reading and meditating with this Scripture, take time to read it slowly taking in the description of the “the good life.” Might we call it the lifestyle of a disciple of Jesus? II.1 Peter 3:8-17 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII.Today, pay attention to how Paul concludes this letter and let that be the lens through which you read his words again. Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; … Continue reading
IV.In considering the Season of Lent, the Book of Common Prayer invites us to “the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” While observance … Continue reading
I.Are you ready for this week’s “exam”? Paul offers some “study questions” for our upcoming exam. As you notice his insistence that his readers “examine yourselves,” what holds your attention? II.2 Corinthians 13:5-11 (NRSVue) Examine yourselves to see whether you … Continue reading
VII.Let’s try a couple of things today First, read the first paragraph below and pay attention to the description of the “worldly people,”Second, as these people are described, how might we look at these traits and see how the reverse … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s spend some time paying attention to how the “beloved” are described. V.Jude 17-25 (NRSVue) But you, beloved, must remember the words previously spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, for they said to you, “In the … Continue reading
I.In this week’s Scripture, we are offered a contrast between “worldly people” and the “beloved.” Read the passage paying attention to what you are told of the “worldly people.” Reread the passage and take note of what you learn about … Continue reading