VII.This reading begins with encouragement that those receiving this message “not become sluggish” in their “work and the love [they] showed … in serving the saints” What encouragement do you find in this passage? VIII.Hebrews 6:9-20 (NRSVue) Even though we … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go back a verse or so and take notice of King Jehoshaphat’s prayer, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (2 Chronicles 10:12) Keep the King’s words in mind as you read again … Continue reading
VII.Today listen as Paul tells us – “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and … Continue reading
VII.As you return to Paul’s words to Timothy take time to notice how Paul encourages Timothy. What does Paul write that you would count as encouragement to Timothy? VIII.2 Timothy 1:3-14 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) I am grateful … Continue reading
VII.Once again hear Isaiah ask the people to “Listen … Look.” Do you know people who when asked to “look” notice first the discouraging things and others who notice first the encouraging things? As you listen to Isaiah, do you … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I briefly called our attention to the mention of “this slight affliction.” And to be more precise Paul calls it a “slight momentary affliction.” As you read the passage again with this phrase in mind, notice … Continue reading
VII.We have read this passage paying attention to the encouragements and warnings it puts in front of us. Notice the writers closing words to us – Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. For … Continue reading
I.We continue this week with another reading from the Epistle to the Hebrews. As I initially read over it, I am not sure if I should call it “a passage” or “three passages.” Take time to read this Scripture so … Continue reading