I.In this week’s Scripture, we are offered a contrast between “worldly people” and the “beloved.” Read the passage paying attention to what you are told of the “worldly people.” Reread the passage and take note of what you learn about … Continue reading
I.How free is the religious person? Some folk think to be religious is to lose freedom. Others may think, to be religious is to find greater freedom. This week let’s consider the perspective Paul brings to the discussion. II.1 Corinthians … Continue reading
VII.Today as we reread this passage, let this be our guide through the passage, “… holding fast to the head.” VIII.Colossians 2:16-23 (NRSVue) Therefore, do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food or drink or of observing festivals, … Continue reading
IV.In the first post we considered the situation of the woman accused of adultery and brought to Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees. Today let’s consider the second paragraph in this week’s reading and what brings some of the crowd … Continue reading
VII.With this week’s Scripture we have begun a focus on “God’s Law Is Love: Love Completes, Law Falls Short.” As we spend time with this Scripture and notice how it speaks of love and law. VIII.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he … Continue reading
VII.We could make a list of the “facts” Paul calls to the attention of the Christians in Corinth. Well, maybe that would be a good way for us to begin today. What does Paul’s list of “facts” look like? What … Continue reading
VII.If you had been with Jesus’ listeners that day, how would you have answered his question, “Have you understood all this?” With the “Yes” of the listeners or maybe with the silence of not knowing how to answer or maybe … Continue reading
I.This week’s focus Scripture and the Scriptures for the following four weeks will all highlight passages in the New Testament book, “The Acts of the Apostles.” We start this week with a reference to the first book written for Theophilus … Continue reading
IV.What questions does Jesus pose to Peter and what instructions does he give Peter? V.John 21:15-19 (NRSVue) When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said … Continue reading
I.After a filling breakfast of fried fish and bread Peter and Jesus have a conversation. You might want to contrast this conversation with the earlier conversation Jesus has with Peter as presented in Matthew 4:18-22. II.John 21:15-19 (NRSVue) When they … Continue reading