ISSL Reflections February 25 2024 Habakkuk 2:1–5 Post 3

VII.The Prophet receives an “answer” to his complaint. Today let’s first take notice how the “answer” begins. VIII.Habakkuk 2:1-5 (NRSVue) I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say … Continue reading

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 November 12 2023 Romans 13:8–10; 1 Corinthians 13:8–13 Post 3

VII.Let’s give another reading to both of these passages. Take note that Paul speaks of what fulfills, what never ends, and what ceases. Read the passages again, looking for how the eternal might break into our lives that are often … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 2 2023 Zechariah 9:9–13, 16–17 Post 2

IV.The prophet uses the image of “prisoners” several times. Notice what he tells us about these “prisoners.” V.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!     Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you;     triumphant and victorious is he,humble and … Continue reading