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VII.Paul speaks of himself as “a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ….” A very bold claim. But I wonder if his next claim is even more bold – “for the sake of the faith of God’s elect … Continue reading
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VII.Is this the path for the Disciples of Jesus? “We … are … not to please ourselves.” VIII.Romans 15:1-13 (NRSVue) We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each … Continue reading
IV.Let’s take a moment to consider the first sentence of this passage. “We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” What evidence does Paul offer for that? V.Romans 15:1-13 … Continue reading
I.Paul writes to the Disciples of Jesus in Rome, “…. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace…” How? As you meditate on these sentences from Paul, see if you notice why Paul suggests “joy” and … Continue reading
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
I.In our passage for this week the prophet begins by asking the “daughters … Zion … Israel … Jerusalem” to sing, shout, rejoice and exult wholeheartedly. Spend some time with the words of the prophet and listen for why the … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with this text today consider – “[God] … will gather them from every quarter and bring them to their own land…. and they shall all have one shepherd.” VIII.Ezekiel 37:21-28 (NRSVue) … then say to them, … Continue reading
VII.What questions does the Ethiopian official ask of Philip? VIII.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is … Continue reading
VII.The editors of the International Sunday School Lessons in selecting this focus passage ended with what is recorded as verse 31. I would like to continue on for a few sentences. As you spend time with the passage, I encourage … Continue reading
VII.Have you ever experienced anything similar to what this passage describes in gatherings and/or worship in your faith community? VIII.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province … Continue reading