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I.As I read (and listen) to Paul in what follows, I am impressed by the passion he brings to these words. Do you hear it? Do you feel it? Some might call it “energy“.” Some might call it “anger.” What … Continue reading
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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
VII.Once more let’s turn our attention to this passage – Romans 1:8-17 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. For God, whom I serve with my spirit … Continue reading
IV.Let’s go back to this Scripture passage and read it again paying attention to what it tells us about “The Gospel.” Take a moment and still yourself, then bring your focus to these words of Paul paying attention to what … Continue reading
I.Paul begins this letter to the Christians in Rome with, Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the … Continue reading
You can read this week’s Scripture in both the New Revised Standard Version and The Message at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2016%3A11-15%2C%2040%2C%201%20Corinthians%201%3A26-30&version=NRSV;MSG VI.Let’s focus on the passage from 1 Corinthians – 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of … Continue reading
This week’s Scripture can be read at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%204%3A14-22&version=NRSV;MSG IV.Spend some time with the portions of Isaiah our Gospel text references – “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring good news to the poor.He has … Continue reading
I.Last week we heard John the Baptist speak of the one who brings the Kingdom. This week we follow Jesus into his hometown synagogue and hear his reading words from the Isaiah scroll and his commentary on that reading. What … Continue reading