ISSL Reflections July 2 2023 Zechariah 9:9–13, 16–17 Post 2

IV.The prophet uses the image of “prisoners” several times. Notice what he tells us about these “prisoners.” V.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!     Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you;     triumphant and victorious is he,humble and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 18 2023 Ezekiel 37:21-28 Post 2

IV.As we return to our focus passage, notice – “My dwelling place shall be over them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Even though Ezekiel is speaking to Israel, do you think this has … 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

April 26, 2020, Isaiah 61:8-11; 62:2-4a – Post 3 – ISSL Reflections

IX.This week we have looked at the images Isaiah uses to help us see and enter God’s Kingdom. As we close our week with Isaiah, let’s look again at the passage in Isaiah 62 Isaiah 62:2-4 (New Revised Standard Version) … Continue reading