ISSL Reflections June 4 2023 Isaiah 52:7–12 Post 3

VII.The people are told to “Depart” and at the same time, For you shall not go out in haste,     and you shall not go in flight, How are they to “ … go out …”? VIII.Isaiah 52:7-12 (NRSVue) How beautiful upon … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 4 2023 Isaiah 52:7–12 Post 2

IV.In the first post on this week’s focus Scripture, we focused on what “the messenger … [announced].” Today let’s see what images he associates with God’s reign. After all he does tell us, “… in plain sight they see…” What … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 4 2023 Isaiah 52:7–12 Post 1

I.With this week’s Scripture focus, we begin paying attention to a set of Scriptures which focus on the Reign of God/Kingdom of God. We will first turn our attention to several of the Hebrew prophets, then to the New Testament … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 28 2023 Acts 9:1-19 Post 3

VII.Today, let’s pay attention to the encounter of these two men. What strikes you about them before their encounter with one another, then how they engage with one another, and then where they are after their encounter. VIII.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 28 2023 Acts 9:1-19 Post 2

IV.In the last post I asked you to pay attention to Saul and today I’d like us to focus our attention on Ananias. What do you learn about him in this section of Scripture? V.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) Meanwhile Saul, still … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 28 2023 Acts 9:1-19 Post 1

I.This week we spend time paying attention to how Saul’s journey to Damascus was cut short. Prior to this incident, we read in Acts that Saul was present at the stoning of Stephen, and consented to his stoning (Acts 7:58, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 21 2023 Acts 8:26–39 Post 3

VII.What questions does the Ethiopian official ask of Philip? VIII.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 21 2023 Acts 8:26–39 Post 2

IV.What have you noticed about the Ethiopian? What stands out to you? V.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 21 2023 Acts 8:26–39 Post 1

I.As we spend time with this passage, notice the description of the one talking with Philip. II.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 14 2023 Acts 3:1–11 Post 3

VII.As we give this passage our attention today, let’s walk with Peter and John to afternoon prayers at the Temple. Try putting yourself alongside them and pay attention to who you see, what you and Peter and John talk about … Continue reading