VIII.Let’s read Bildad’s words again. After you read them, give some thought to how and where you might have heard any echoes of these words. IX.Job 8:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:“How long will you say … Continue reading
IV.Let’s pick up with the question about Bildad we left with the other day – “What kind of friend is he?” V.Job 8:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:“How long will you say these things,and the words … Continue reading
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
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