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

I.This week we turn to the call of Gideon and his charge to rescue the people from the Midianites. Let’s start our time with Gideon by reading the Scripture below. You may want to take note of God’s call upon … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 4 2022 Genesis 12:1–5, 7; 15:1–7 Post 1

I.With this week’s Scripture reading we begin paying attention to a number of passages dealing with God’s call. This week we begin with God’s call to Abram. Give attention to God’s call and God’s promises as well as Abram’s responses. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflection May 8 2022 Romans 8:18–30 Post 2

IV.Let’s take up the phrase “… who are called …”. Might that give us a hint toward an unifying theme in these several paragraphs? Today, let’s use “ … who are called …” as our lens to explore these words. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 30, 2021, Jonah 3 Post 1

I.This week closes out our time with the Hebrew prophets and we turn our attention to Jonah. We focus first on chapter 3 of Jonah’s story. As you read this week’s Scripture, notice who all we encounter and what they … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 31, 202, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, 21:8-9 Post 1

I.For this week we have three Scripture passages (four if you count the reference to Joel 2:28-32 in Acts) set in front of us. As you consider these words let them rest with you for a while then reread them, … Continue reading

December 6, 2020, Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17, Hebrews 1:1-5, ISSL Reflections, Post 3

You can read again this week’s Scripture passage here,https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201%3A1-6%2C%2016-17%2C%20Hebrews%201%3A1-5&version=NRSV,CEB VIII.Matthew tells us of 52 generations, in his counting, that preceded the coming of Jesus on the scene. Those generations can help us think of the history that preceded Jesus’ birth, … Continue reading

December 6, 2020, Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17, Hebrews 1:1-5, ISSL Reflections, Post 2

This week’s Scripture is given in three translations here –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201%3A1-6%2C%2016-17%2C%20Hebrews%201%3A1-5&version=NRSV,GNT,MSG V.Spend some time reading these words from Hebrews 1:1-5, Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he … Continue reading

September 29, 2019, Numbers 14:10b – 20 – Post 3

X. The past two weeks we have had before us one episode in the Hebrews’ journey from Egypt to Canaan, the mission to spy out the land and population of Canaan. Twelve are picked for the task/mission. Could we say … Continue reading