IV.This passage begins with the claim that “the promise to Abraham [came] through the righteousness of faith.” Take that as your starting point and as the lens through which you view this passage. Then ask yourself, “How can Paul make … Continue reading
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I.Paul puts a lot before us in this passage and I begin to wonder where might be the best place to start our reflections. Do we start by a focus on what he says of “law” or what he says … Continue reading
VII.Today let’s return to the idea of God’s “demonstration of his righteousness.” As you spend time with the passage, what do you notice about how righteousness is demonstrated? VIII.Romans 3:21-30 (NRSVue) But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of … Continue reading
IV.Returning to our focus passage today, notice the comment, “Through what kind of law?” What kinds of “law” does Paul put before us? V.Romans 3:21-30 (NRSVue) But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed and … Continue reading
I.As you read this passage (a couple to times at least), what word or phrase captures your attention. Once you have a word or phase in mind that holds you attention, notice if it bothers you or reassures you. II.Romans … Continue reading
I.Once again we take note of an individual who is recognized to have great faith. But on the way to that recognition we have a conversation between a woman and Jesus which presents a number of questions for us to … Continue reading
VII.What comes first? No this is not a chicken or an egg joke. “ … her many sins are forgiven; hence she has shown great love.” VIII.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, … Continue reading
IV.Why did the Pharisee invite Jesus to dinner? V.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and when he went into the Pharisee’s house he reclined to dine. And a woman in the city … Continue reading
I.It seems “faith” is on display again in this week’s reading as it was in the last few weeks. Does this encounter help us understand faith any more deeply? As you read the following you might spend time noticing how … Continue reading
VII.Read the passage once again and keep firmly in your mind that Jesus said, “… not even in Israel have I found such faith.” Let that be your lens through which to view this encounter. VIII.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus … Continue reading