ISSL Reflections May 28 2023 Acts 9:1-19 Post 2

IV.In the last post I asked you to pay attention to Saul and today I’d like us to focus our attention on Ananias. What do you learn about him in this section of Scripture? V.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) Meanwhile Saul, still … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 20 2022 Ephesians 2:1–10 Post 1

I.Near the end of this passage Paul writes, “For we are what he has made us …” Take that as your entrance to this passage and notice what God has “in Christ Jesus” made. II.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 13 2022 Ephesians 1:15–23 Post 3

VIII.Did you notice when Paul said – “… that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may perceive… “? Let that guide you into the depth of Paul’s words and hopes and take note of what light in the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 13 2022 Ephesians 1:15–23 Post 2

IV.What is Paul’s prayer for the Christian community in Ephesus? V.Ephesians 1:15-23 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 6 2022 Ephesians 1:1–14 Post 3

VII.Let’s return to these words and pay attention where they speak to us and of us. VIII.Ephesians 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 6 2022 Ephesians 1:1–14 Post 2

IV.Today let’s take the phrase, “his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,” (v 9) and notice how this passage serves to amplify that. V.Ephesians 1:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 6 2022 Ephesians 1:1–14 Post 1

I.For the past nine weeks we have spent time with writings from the Hebrew Scripture that speak to us of God’s call on the lives of a number of persons. For this week and the next three weeks we will … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 30 2022 1 Samuel 16:1–13 Post 3

VII.As you read this Scripture passage pay attention to each time you hear, “The Lord said …” VIII.1 Samuel 16:1-13 (NRSVUE) The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 23 2022 1 Samuel 8:4–7; 10:17–24 Post 2

IV.Samuel has accepted the people’s call for a King and accepted God’s counsel for going forward in this and then calls the “all the tribes” together to confirm the selection of a king. V.1 Samuel 8:4-7; 10:17-24 (NRSVUE) Then all … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 16 2022 Judges 6:1–2, 7–16 Post 2

IV.In the last post I asked us to focus on how Gideon voiced his reluctance to accept the task “offered” to him by the angel of the Lord. Let’s look again and pay attention to what we notice in the … Continue reading