VII.Let’s try a couple of things today First, read the first paragraph below and pay attention to the description of the “worldly people,”Second, as these people are described, how might we look at these traits and see how the reverse … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s spend some time paying attention to how the “beloved” are described. V.Jude 17-25 (NRSVue) But you, beloved, must remember the words previously spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, for they said to you, “In the … Continue reading
VII.In addition to the Scripture we have reviewed the past couple of days, I am adding Judges 6:36-40 where we see Gideon “putting out the fleece.” What might this reveal to us about Gideon’s personality? VIII.Judges 6:1-2, 7-16 (NRSVUE) The … Continue reading
VII.As you take time to rest in these words, what do you hear about “zeal,” “passionate commitment,” “covenant” and “loving kindness”? VIII.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s return to Psalm 100 and as you read it pay attention to what it tells you about who you are. IX.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come into his … Continue reading
You can find this week’s Scripture passage at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV V.All these prophets (“about 400”) have a hold on my attention. I just keep “looking” at them and “listening” to them. Is that what King Ahab did? I Kings 22:5-6, 10-12 … Continue reading
Take time to refresh your reading of this week’s focus Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+10%3A1-12&version=NRSV V.Who or what should be at the center of our attention in Ezra 9 and 10? Ezra? When Ezra is first brought to our attention in this account … Continue reading
VII.This week we end for now our time with James. This might be a good time to review what James had to say – Scripture for August 2 –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james%201%3A19-27&version=NRSV,ESV,MSG Scripture for August 9 –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james%201%3A19-27&version=NRSV,ESV,MSG Scripture for August 16 –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james%202%3A14-26&version=NIV,CEB,MSG Scripture … Continue reading