I.Think about the description of the Pharisees, “… they were watching him closely…. they were silent…. they could not reply to this.” And this is in the context of Jesus “going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees … Continue reading
VII.With this week’s Scripture we have begun a focus on “God’s Law Is Love: Love Completes, Law Falls Short.” As we spend time with this Scripture and notice how it speaks of love and law. VIII.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he … Continue reading
IV.Let’s pay attention to the criticism Jesus has of the Pharisees. V.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him, so he went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was … Continue reading
I.I guess you never know when an invitation to dinner will turn into a theological conversation. Notice the criticism of Jesus the Pharisee has. II.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him, so … Continue reading
VII.We could make a list of the “facts” Paul calls to the attention of the Christians in Corinth. Well, maybe that would be a good way for us to begin today. What does Paul’s list of “facts” look like? What … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this Scripture, think about Paul’s statement that, “… after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power…. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Other than “death” what “ruler and … authority … Continue reading
I.Paul leaves little doubt, “…in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died…. So all will be made alive in Christ.” As you spend time with Paul’s words, do you have the … Continue reading
VII.Let’s take one more season with Paul’s words and pay attention for all the indicators and traits that he would associate with “servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” VIII.1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 (NRSVue) Think of us in this … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice – “What would you prefer? Am I to come to you with a stick or with love in a spirit of gentleness?” How do you hear that? How do you think the Christian community in Corinth heard … Continue reading
I.In this passage Paul asks the Christian community at Corinth to think of himself, Apollos and Timothy as – “… servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” What do you hear Paul telling you about “servants” and “stewards”? II.1 … Continue reading