ISSL Reflections May 9, 2021, Isaiah 29:13-24 Post 3

VII.In the Scripture passage we read this week, what did Isaiah see and hear in his day that led him to believe the people were not on the path of covenant life with God? Maybe we could make a list. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections May 9, 2021, Isaiah 29:13–24 Post 1

I.The word from the Prophet we look at this week covers a lot of ground and a lot of what has been the lives of the people and will be in their lives. Let’s start off slow, if you will, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 11, 2021, Ezra 10:1-12 Post 3

Below is a link to this week’s focus passage in several translations –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+9%3A1-12&version=NRSV;NIV;ESV;KJV;NET VI.In ending my last post I asked – “How do you place this situation and these actions in the context of Scripture in its entirety and its … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 11, 2021, Ezra 10:1-12 Post 2

Take time to refresh your reading of this week’s focus Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+10%3A1-12&version=NRSV V.Who or what should be at the center of our attention in Ezra 9 and 10? Ezra? When Ezra is first brought to our attention in this account … Continue reading

April 5, 2020, Isaiah 42:1-9 – ISSL Reflection

I.This week we turn to the Prophet Isaiah and hear him speak of his servant. As I start to listen to these words of the prophet I hear him speak of the servant, of God, the covenant, and behaviors the … Continue reading

March 29, 2020, Malachi 2:1-9; 3:5-6 – Post 2 – ISSL Reflections

IV. As Malachi addresses the priests, notice how he describes what is involved in giving “glory to my name.” “ … that my covenant with Levi may hold.” The priests are challenged for their failure to both provide instruction to … Continue reading

March 29, 2020, Malachi 2:1-9; 3:5-6 – ISSL Reflections

I.Our passage this week from Malachi identifies the groups of people the Malachi wants to hear the “command [of] … of the Lord of Hosts.” Take your time with the passage and notice who is addressed and the “charges” against … Continue reading

March 15, 2020, Habakkuk 2:6-14 – ISSL Reflection

I.This week’s text takes us to Habakkuk again. I encourage you to read the passage several times and consider what you see as the core of Habakkuk’s accusations. II. Habakkuk 2:6-14 (New Revised Standard Version)Shall not everyone taunt such people … Continue reading