ISSL Reflections May 2, 2021, 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Post 3

Take some time to refresh this scene –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?Search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV VIII.The image of the 400 or so prophets is still holding my attention. Especially as I hear King Jehoshaphat ask King Ahab, “Is there no other prophet of the Lord here of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 2, 2021, 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Post 2

You can find this week’s Scripture passage at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV V.All these prophets (“about 400”) have a hold on my attention. I just keep “looking” at them and “listening” to them. Is that what King Ahab did? I Kings 22:5-6, 10-12 … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 2, 2021, 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Post 1

I.Who does this week’s passage put before us? Kings, prophets (unnamed except for Micaiah), The Lord, the host of heaven. And if that were not enough I want to add a bit more scripture for our reading to see some … Continue reading

March 28, 2021, 1 Kings 18:5-18 Post 3

Here is a link to this week’s Scripture in both the New Revised Standard Version and The Message –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2018%3A5-18&version=NRSV;MSG VII.While the King or the Prophet could capture our attention in this passage, I have to admit Obadiah captures my interest. … Continue reading

March 28, 2021, 1 Kings 18:5-18 Post 2

This week’s focus passage can be found at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+18%3A5-18&version=NRSV IV.In the post from the other day, I asked you to pay attention to the three men called by name in this passage. Who do you see and what do you … Continue reading

March 28, 2021, 1 Kings 18:5-18 Post 1

I.This week we look into an intriguing encounter of three men who come from different places/positions/roles in their society. As you reread this passage pay attention to what you can learn about each of the three. II.1 Kings 18:5-18 Then … Continue reading