VII.Isaiah speaks to the people about deliverance. How do you hear his words for you today? VIII.Isaiah 25:1-10a (NRSVue) O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name,for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with the Psalm today, how do you hear the Psalmist speak of hope? VIII.Psalm 22:1-11 (NRSVue) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of … Continue reading
VII.Today let’s spend time with our focus passage taking notice of what we learn about God. VIII.Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue) For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and … Continue reading
IV.Let’s start our reflection today by taking notice of the phrase, “For the grace of God has appeared ….” For Paul, what follows from the appearance of the “grace of God”? V.Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 (NRSVue) Paul, a servant of God … Continue reading
VII.I’ve already mentioned that Paul wrote to the disciples at Thessalonica they were “… our glory and joy!“ Let’s take that as our starting place today and see if you notice how this sense of joy and hope is expressed … Continue reading
IV.What is Paul’s concern for the disciples in Thessalonica? You might ask Paul, “Why are you so worried about the folk?” “What could go wrong?” Take that thought with you as you spend time with Paul’s words today. V.1 Thessalonians … Continue reading
VII.Today as you spend time with this Psalm hear it as a call to “hope.” VIII.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice the Psalmist speaks to us of “hope”? Well, maybe he speaks to himself of “hope.” Today, notice the place “hope” holds in the Psalmist’s prayer. V.Psalm 130 (NRSVue) Out of the depths I cry to you, O … Continue reading
I.Why does the Psalmist repeat “… more than those who watch for the morning…”? II.Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, … Continue reading
VII.The Psalmist asks for “understanding.” How do you see the Psalmist affirming what such “understanding” leads to? VIII.Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSVue) Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.Those who fear you shall see … Continue reading