VII.As you return to Psalm 51 today take notice of what the Psalmist requests from God. VIII.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 (NRSVue) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly … Continue reading
I.This week we hear parts of Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple. What concerns do you hear Solomon express to God? II.1 Kings 8:22–24, 37–39, 46, 48–50a (NRSVue) Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in … Continue reading
VII.Today as you spend time with this Psalm hear it as a call to “hope.” VIII.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice the Psalmist speaks to us of “hope”? Well, maybe he speaks to himself of “hope.” Today, notice the place “hope” holds in the Psalmist’s prayer. V.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O … Continue reading
I.Why does the Psalmist repeat “… more than those who watch for the morning…”? II.Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, … Continue reading
VII.Let’s read again this week’s Scripture focus. As you read it, what do you notice about those who seem eager to stone another, and what do you notice about Jesus? VIII.John 8:1-11, 56-59 (NRSVue) … Jesus went to the Mount … Continue reading
I.This week we focus our attention on two incidents recorded in John 8. The link between the two is the possibility of stoning someone. In each account notice who is speaking to Jesus, who might be stoned, why they might … Continue reading
IV.What do we have in our passage this week? A man healed; an amazed crowd; accusations from the Pharisees; “the ruler of the demons” given credit for healing a man; a claim by Jesus that “the kingdom of God has … Continue reading
I.As you read this passage take note of where John the Baptizer was, who was coming to hear him, and where did they come from, and why did they come.II.Luke 3:2-18 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) … during the … Continue reading
IV.Let’s continue our focus on David a bit more. V.2 Samuel 12:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) … and the Lord sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, “There were two men in a certain city, … Continue reading