IV.We took time in the last post to consider the before/after contrast Paul presents us in this passage. Today, let’s pay attention for the positive aspects of how he describes those he calls “heirs.” V.Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue) For we ourselves … Continue reading
IV.As you read this passage, notice the contrast between a way of living and a way of dying. V.2 Corinthians 3:5-18 (NRSVue) Not that we are qualified of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our qualification is from … Continue reading
I.In the first paragraph of this week’s Scripture Paul makes the claim that, “…the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Then he begins to speak of “glory.” Read this passage a couple of times paying close attention to how … Continue reading
I.This post goes out on Monday of Holy Week. This week we will spend time with the Gospel of Mark’s account of the dawning of Resurrection Sunday. Before we turn our attention to this passage, take a few moments to … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this Scripture, think about Paul’s statement that, “… after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power…. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Other than “death” what “ruler and … authority … Continue reading
I.Paul leaves little doubt, “…in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died…. So all will be made alive in Christ.” As you spend time with Paul’s words, do you have the … Continue reading
I.As we spend time this week with “Legion” and Jesus, first take note of how this “out of control man” acts. Do you think “out of control” begins to describe him? It seems appropriate to me. II.Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII.Open your eyes – Be on the lookout for the aliveness spoken of here. VIII.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this … Continue reading
VIII.As you return to Paul’s words, look for what he tells us about how we are to be “alive to God.” IX.Romans 6:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version) What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order … Continue reading
ISSL Reflections May 1 2022 Romans 6:1–14 Post 1I.Paul asks, “What then are we to say?” As you read these few paragraphs from Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome, what do you take as his main theme? Read it once … Continue reading