I.We read that King Josiah “kept a Passover to the Lord in Jerusalem.” We might wonder, wasn’t the Passover always kept? Well, no, it wasn’t. This represents a continuation of the religious reforms of Josiah we begin to read about … Continue reading
VII.In the last post we focused on sin, today as you return to this passage let this phrase guide you through Solomon’s prayer, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth … Continue reading
IV.Today, let me call your attention to this phrase, “… for there is no one who does not sin … ” Other than speaking about the universality of sin, what understanding of sin does Solomon’s prayer offer? V.1 Kings 8:22–24, … Continue reading
I.This week we hear parts of Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple. What concerns do you hear Solomon express to God? II.1 Kings 8:22–24, 37–39, 46, 48–50a (NRSVue) Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in … Continue reading
VII.Once more back to the altar that Abram builds – What’s the purpose of an altar? VII.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage, what do you discover about Abram’s altar building? V.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, for … Continue reading
I.With today’s Scripture passage we begin a several week long focus on worship. Today we have before us Abram building an altar. Why does Abram build an altar at Hebron? II.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there … Continue reading
VII.Today let’s focus on the conversation between Naomi and Ruth. VIII.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with the Zechariah’s words today, make sure you notice how God speaks of those “God will save.” What various ways are they described? VIII.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, … 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