ISSL Reflections April 28 2024 Matthew 15:21–28 Post 3

VII.What have you come to think of the conversation between the Canaanite woman and Jesus (and the disciples perspective and comment)? Let’s slowly read this passage once again and try to see the entire scene as it unfolds before you. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 28 2024 Matthew 15:21–28 Post 1

I.Once again we take note of an individual who is recognized to have great faith. But on the way to that recognition we have a conversation between a woman and Jesus which presents a number of questions for us to … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 3

VII.Read the passage once again and keep firmly in your mind that Jesus said, “… not even in Israel have I found such faith.” Let that be your lens through which to view this encounter. VIII.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 2

IV.Returning to the encounter of the Centurion with Jesus, focus today on what you can learn or even guess about who the Centurion is and any insight you have as to his character. V.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus had finished … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 1

I.We begin this passage with a notice that Jesus had finished teaching a crowd of people. I wonder if this is a clue to us? Keep your eyes and ears open for what comes next? When you think it is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 3

VII.What does the passage suggest to you about the nature of faith? VIII.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 2

IV.Let’s return to our focus passage and watch and consider the men who were carrying the paralyzed man. V.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 1

I.There is a lot to take in, so let’s begin by reading the passage slowly, pausing often (maybe after every phrase or sentence) so we can picture all the Gospel writer wants us to notice. II.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 14 2024 Proverbs 3:1–8 Post 3

VII.In speaking of the God’s teaching and commandments, the teacher instructs his listeners to, “bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” What in the words of these proverbs directs you to how that is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 17 2023 John 7:14–24 Post 1

I.If you read the first 13 verses of John 7, you see that Jesus has gone to the festival in Jerusalem “in secret” after his brothers (who were not his disciples) had encouraged him to go to the festival to … Continue reading