ISSL Reflections January 9 2022 Genesis 21:8–20 Post 1

I.This week we turn our attention to Sarah, Ishmael (Hagar’s son), Hagar, Abraham and let us not skip over God and the “angel of God.” Let us not miss some of the “back story” that brings us to this scene. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 8 2021 Hebrews 11:1-8, 13-16 Post 2

IV.We start off with, “Now faith is ….” We could think we are going to get the “end all” definition of “faith.” But as the passage develops it appears something else may be at work. Maybe we need to notice … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 18, 2021, Romans 4:1-12 Post 2

IV.Let’s look again at our focus passage for this week. As you read it think about his intended audience, the community of Christians in Rome, and consider how they might hear this. Romans 4:1-12 What then are we to say … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 18, 2021, Romans 4:1-12 Post 1

I.This week we will take some time to notice some of the things that Paul learned by watching Abraham and living with Abraham’s walk with God. As you read this passage what themes do you notice? What words stand out … Continue reading