ISSL Reflections January 7 2024 Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 Post 2

IV.This passage starts with what we could call a definition of faith. Take some time to look at verse 1 in several translations and notice the differences in the translations. V.Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 (NRSVue) Now … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 7 2024 Hebrews 11:1–4a, 7a, 8, 17–18, 20–23, 32, 39–40 Post 1

I.On this first day of 2024 we turn our attention for a time to what many call the “Faith Hall of Fame, Hebrews 11.” The writer of Hebrews connects faith, hope and approval. Notice those connections in the names mentioned … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 15, 2021 Hebrews 10:23-36 Post 3

VII.We have read this passage paying attention to the encouragements and warnings it puts in front of us. Notice the writers closing words to us – Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. For … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 15, 2021 Hebrews 10:23-36 Post 2

IV.Let’s go back to this week’s passage and in your reading this time take notice any “warnings” you find in the passage either explicitly or implicitly. Hebrews 10:23-36 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 8 2021 Hebrews 11:1-8, 13-16 Post 3

VII.Let’s spend some time with the last few sentences from this week’s focus passage. The writer calls our attention to those he mentioned by referring to them as, “All of these died in faith without ….” What might these few … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 8 2021 Hebrews 11:1-8, 13-16 Post 2

IV.We start off with, “Now faith is ….” We could think we are going to get the “end all” definition of “faith.” But as the passage develops it appears something else may be at work. Maybe we need to notice … Continue reading

December 6, 2020, Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17, Hebrews 1:1-5, ISSL Reflections, Post 3

You can read again this week’s Scripture passage here,https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201%3A1-6%2C%2016-17%2C%20Hebrews%201%3A1-5&version=NRSV,CEB VIII.Matthew tells us of 52 generations, in his counting, that preceded the coming of Jesus on the scene. Those generations can help us think of the history that preceded Jesus’ birth, … Continue reading