ISSL Reflections March 31 2024 Mark 16:1–8 – Post 3

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

ISSL Reflections March 31 2024 Mark 16:1–8 – Post 2

IV.Returning to our focus passage for this week, notice all the words that describe what the women had done, were prepared to do and the emotions provoked by what they found and heard. V.Mark 16:1-8 (NRSVue) When the Sabbath was … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 18 2022 Genesis 32:22–32 Post 3

VII.And then – “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1 -3, 11-21 Post 2

IV.I encourage you to read again this week’s focus passage. You can find it at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A1-3%2C+11-21&version=NRSV Today pay attention to what the singers claim about God. V.Let’s see … I notice – … strength … might… salvation … majestic in … Continue reading