“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.” Exodus 34:6-7 He brought [Abraham] outside and said, … Continue reading
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“Face Jesus, for in that face we find the face of God’s mercy, and the experience of God’s mercy moves us out of the shadows of our own selves into the open light of loving God and loving others.” (p … Continue reading
“God’s mercy lurks in the shadows of your life.” (p 44) What does that mean to you? Is it hard to see/find God’s mercy? Is it there and we miss it? God is ready? What does it mean to you?
“Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you.” Mark 5:19 As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes … Continue reading
McKnight writes, “Sometimes we see the face of God in others, and they are not always angels.” (p 40) Where did you see the face of God today, yesterday, this week, last week? And … do you expect to see … Continue reading
“The God of the Bible shows up in ordinary ways, daily, in ordinary things for ordinary people. If you want to be shown the face of God, come to the table, and you will see the God who gives himself … Continue reading
The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. Genesis 18:1 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and … Continue reading
What do you think of Scot McKnight’s “outline” of the parable of the prodigal son – “our Father risks,” “our Father waits,” “our Father celebrates”? Can you think of time in your life your Father risked, waited, celebrated?
“The father in Jesus’ story evokes God the Father, who patiently waits and yearns and looks for the return of his children. Children like you and like me. Our Father, no matter what we have done, loves us enough to … Continue reading
But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his … Continue reading