ISSL Reflections February 25 2024 Habakkuk 2:1–5 Post 3

VII.The Prophet receives an “answer” to his complaint. Today let’s first take notice how the “answer” begins. VIII.Habakkuk 2:1-5 (NRSVue) I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 11 2024 Daniel 3:19–28 Post 3

VII.We start with a King who wants obedience and worship given him or responds with certain death to those who disobey. We then hear a King who acknowledges Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego are “servants of the Most High God…” And … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 11 2024 Daniel 3:19–28 Post 2

IV.Let’s notice today three sides of this account – King Nebuchadnezzar who wants (actually commands) obedience and worship; The “certain Chaldeans” (Daniel 3:8-9, 12) who denounced the three Jewish men for their failure to obey and worship the King despite … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 14 2024 Proverbs 3:1–8 Post 3

VII.In speaking of the God’s teaching and commandments, the teacher instructs his listeners to, “bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” What in the words of these proverbs directs you to how that is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 7 2024 Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 Post 2

IV.This passage starts with what we could call a definition of faith. Take some time to look at verse 1 in several translations and notice the differences in the translations. V.Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 (NRSVue) Now … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 7 2024 Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 Post 1

I.On this first day of 2024 we turn our attention for a time to what many call the “Faith Hall of Fame, Hebrews 11.” The writer of Hebrews connects faith, hope and approval. Notice those connections in the names mentioned … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 24 2023 Luke 1:36–45, 56 Post 3

VII.Mary says,“Here am I, the servant of the Lord;let it be with me according to your word.” How is she able to manifest such submission – obedience – faith? VIII.Luke 1:36-45, 56 (NRSVue) “And now, your relative Elizabeth in her … Continue reading