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I.We find Paul before King Agrippa (at the request of the Roman Governor Festus) so he can present some defense against the accusations of some who are, to put it explicitly, out for Paul’s blood. Read how Paul begins his … Continue reading
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VII.Let’s return to this Gospel’s account of the women’s first experience of resurrection. While the Gospel of Mark ends with a lot unsaid about resurrection, what does it say about resurrection? VIII.Mark 16:1-8 (NRSVue) When the Sabbath was over, Mary … Continue reading
I.“… when I remember … I am reminded … I remind you …” (2 Timothy 1:3, 5, 6) So our friend Paul is taking a trip down “memory lane.” Some folk take those kinds of trips to remember what they … Continue reading
IV.Let’s begin today by considering Paul’s statement, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” As you spend time with this passage, pay attention to how wisdom and foolishness are described. V.1 … Continue reading
I.We read at Deuteronomy 31:30, “Then Moses recited the words of this song, to the very end, in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel …” and this song of Moses follows. It has similarities to the pattern we … Continue reading
I.As you read this week’s focus passage, take in what is said about “commandments” and what is said about “love.” II.John 14:15-29 (New Revised Standard Version) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the … Continue reading
Once again you can read Lamentations 5 at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=lamentations+5&version=NRSV VI.The people of Jerusalem were able to explicitly name their situation, discouragement and pain. One hope I have for us in reading and spending time with this painful passage is to … Continue reading
Here are several translations of 1 Corinthians 13 –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2013&version=NRSV;NIV;LEB;KJV IV.“It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 V.Several years ago I was reading a book (sorry, right now I don’t recall the … Continue reading
Well, the first test showed up correctly, at least in my email. Now for a second test for a “scheduled” post. This will be the last test for today. … Continue reading
Pardon this test, but I am trying to find out why for the last several week the posts showed up in email with extra characters. … Continue reading