VII. Did you notice my statement in Monday’s post, “ Hindsight can be a great instructor at times.” Does that sounds a lot like, “Hindsight is 20/20.” But, I think we know that is not always true. The Scripture passage … Continue reading
I. The theme for these several months of lessons (September – November) is “Responding to God’s Grace.” First, in Genesis 19, we focused on how Lot and his family responded to an offer of escape from life in a place … Continue reading
VIII. Last week one of the mailings I received was from the Red Letter Christians’ email list “Red Letter Wake Up”, and there Rev. Katey Zeh remarked on this same passage. She wrote, “Hannah’s display of raw grief while praying … Continue reading
I. As you read commentary on these Scriptures in various places you will see them titled differently. One title I read for this Sunday’s text was “God Answers Prayer.” Well … That certainly got my attention! I can’t speak for … Continue reading
I.Over the next weeks I will be offering some thoughts for reflection on the Scriptures that follow the International Sunday School Lesson Cycle for 2019-2020. I will not be concerned with offering historical background for the Scripture passage, though at … Continue reading
Psalm 113 1 Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the LORD;* praise the Name of the LORD. 2 Let the Name of the LORD be blessed,* from this time forth for evermore. 3 From the rising of the sun to … Continue reading
Psalm 148 1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens;* praise him in the heights. 2 Praise him, all you angels of his;* praise him, all his host. 3 Praise him, sun and moon;* praise him, all you shining stars. … Continue reading
Psalm 27 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? * the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers came upon me to eat … Continue reading
Psalm 88 1 O LORD, my God, my Savior,* by day and night I cry to you. 2 Let my prayer enter into your presence;* incline your ear to my lamentation. 3 For I am full of trouble;* my life … Continue reading
Psalm 40 1 I waited patiently upon the LORD; * he stooped to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit, out of the mire and clay; * he set my feet upon a … Continue reading