ISSL Reflections January 14 2024 Proverbs 3:1–8 Post 3

VII.In speaking of the God’s teaching and commandments, the teacher instructs his listeners to, “bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” What in the words of these proverbs directs you to how that is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 14 2024 Proverbs 3:1–8 Post 2

IV.As you read this passage today, pay attention to the promises. V.Proverbs 3:1-8 (NRSVue) My child, do not forget my teaching,     but let your heart keep my commandments,for length of days and years of life     and abundant welfare they will give you.Do … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 1 2023 Romans 2:12–24, 28–29 Post 1

I.As we begin our reflections on this week’s focus passage, let’s start with “… a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something external and physical.” Literally that is not true. What does the above … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 24 2022 John 8:31–38 Post 3

VIII.Before you read this week’s Scripture again, consider Jesus’s remark to the those who “… had believed in him…” – “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples ….” What does that open for you? IX.John 8:31-38 … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 27 2022 Deuteronomy 8:1–11 Post 3

VII.There can be little doubt this passage is about “commandments.” After all, we read, “This entire commandment that I command you today … whether or not you would keep his commandments…. Therefore keep the commandments of the Lord your God … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 27 2022 Deuteronomy 8:1–11 Post 2

IV.The other day I came across these words in Leviticus, Do what I tell you;live the way I tell you.I am the God who makes you holy.(Leviticus 20:8, The Message) These sentences from Deuteronomy speak to what the Israleites had … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 16 2022 Exodus 23:1–12 Post 2

V.Let’s pick up where we left off the other day – noting the people (individuals or groups) mentioned in this passage. VI.Exodus 23:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with … Continue reading