IV.Let’s look at this passage again and notice how Paul writes about being “imprisoned,” “enslaved,” “minors,” and even “heirs.” V.Galatians 3:23-4:7 (NRSVue) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore … Continue reading
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IV.Paul calls on Timothy to remember with him Timothy’s “sincere faith,” his “gift” and the “laying on of my hands.” As you return to these words, consider if they provoke any memories for you. V.2 Timothy 1:3-14 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading
I.Here we are at the beginning of a “new” year. Right? This past Sunday was “New Year’s Day.” It must have been so – didn’t we hear fireworks as the new year arrived? I wonder, are the fireworks to celebrate … Continue reading
VII.Open your eyes – Be on the lookout for the aliveness spoken of here. VIII.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this … Continue reading
IV.As Isaiah asks the people to listen and look, what might he be asking them to recall? To where and when might their memory take them? V.Isaiah 51:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness,you that … Continue reading
I.This week we again listen to Isaiah and with even more emphasis Isaiah calls on us to pay attention – “Listen to me …Look …Look … Listen to me …give heed … Lift up your eyes …and look … Listen … Continue reading