IV.This river flows “…through the middle of the street of the city.” What does it give life to as it flows through the city? V.Revelation 22:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) Then the angel showed me the river of the water … Continue reading
I.As we turn to this encounter of Jesus with a man begging for his son’s healing, take your time with them. Listen to the words recorded here and see if you notice also the tone of the voices and the … Continue reading
X.Once more let’s return to our Scripture passage and take time to notice the movement of the crowd, Jesus and Bartimaeus. XII.Mark 10:46-52 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus … Continue reading
VI.As you are reading the passage again pay attention to Bartimaeus. Notice not only what he says but how you think he might be saying it and pay attention to all that he does. VII.Mark 10:46-52 They came to Jericho. … Continue reading
I.The focus passage for this week does not mention praise directly even though we are “suppose” to be in a series of passages that focus on praise from one angle or another. So, what do we have before us this … Continue reading
VIII.Below is the week’s reading from Luke and links to the two readings from Leviticus – Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten … Continue reading
V.Below is the week’s reading from Luke and links to the two readings from Leviticus – Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten … Continue reading
VI.Let’s look at the passage again – Matthew 9:18-26 While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your … Continue reading
I.Let’s get started with this week’s Scripture passage by paying attention to who we find mentioned in the passage. Notice who is mentioned and see how each behaves and what they need and how they go about seeking what they … Continue reading
You can refresh your view of the scene at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%202%3A1-12&version=NRSV,NABRE IV.Where do you find yourself in this scene? What group of folk do you most identify with? The people spreading the news that Jesus was “at home”?The crowd at the … Continue reading