ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 3

VII.What comes first? No this is not a chicken or an egg joke. “ … her many sins are forgiven; hence she has shown great love.” VIII.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 2

IV.Why did the Pharisee invite Jesus to dinner? V.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and when he went into the Pharisee’s house he reclined to dine. And a woman in the city … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 1

I.It seems “faith” is on display again in this week’s reading as it was in the last few weeks. Does this encounter help us understand faith any more deeply? As you read the following you might spend time noticing how … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 26 2023 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 Post 2

IV.After your initial reading (probably a re-reading) of this passage what freedoms do you hear Paul mention or imply? V.1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 (NRSVue) “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all … Continue reading

February 23, 2020, Luke 11:1-13 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflection

VIII.Do you know how to leave your routines to be Jesus for others? Do you know how to leave your comfort zone, when Jesus puts someone or something in your path he wants you to fully see and be with. … Continue reading