VII.Today as you spend time with this Scripture passage, pay attention to what strikes you as discouraging and what strikes you as hopeful. VIII.Genesis 4:1-15 (NRSV) Now the man knew his wife Eve, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, … Continue reading
I.This week we take up part of the “oracle” and “vision” of the Prophet Nahum concerning Nineveh, Judah, and God. Let’s first spend time with the words of Nahum and listen to them without any judgment on our part. Just … Continue reading
VIII.As you read this week’s Scripture once again, see if you notice those echoes I mentioned the other day. Echoes of themes we find in other places in the Scriptural narrative. If none come to mind, you could check in … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I briefly called our attention to the mention of “this slight affliction.” And to be more precise Paul calls it a “slight momentary affliction.” As you read the passage again with this phrase in mind, notice … Continue reading
I.As you read this week’s focus passage, what begins to capture your attention? He asks us to “not lose heart” and then in the course of these few words “helps” us see some of the reasons why we might “lose … Continue reading
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
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
I.We continue this week with another reading from the Epistle to the Hebrews. As I initially read over it, I am not sure if I should call it “a passage” or “three passages.” Take time to read this Scripture so … Continue reading
I.We take a look at what the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews has to say about “faith.” We start with the often repeated, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” … Continue reading
VIII. Might we be able to see things in this passage that highlight the kind of living God desires for us. Read the passage paying attention to what God wants for you – makes available to you – and you … Continue reading