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VII.The people are told to “Depart” and at the same time, For you shall not go out in haste, and you shall not go in flight, How are they to “ … go out …”? VIII.Isaiah 52:7-12 (NRSVue) How beautiful upon … Continue reading
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IV.In the first post on this week’s focus Scripture, we focused on what “the messenger … [announced].” Today let’s see what images he associates with God’s reign. After all he does tell us, “… in plain sight they see…” What … Continue reading
I.With this week’s Scripture focus, we begin paying attention to a set of Scriptures which focus on the Reign of God/Kingdom of God. We will first turn our attention to several of the Hebrew prophets, then to the New Testament … Continue reading
VII.We have spent time this week considering fasting and how it calls attention to behaviors we should not practice and behaviors we should practice. Keeping in mind the lifestyle recommended here, pay attention to two other images presented here, that … Continue reading
IV.Take some time to read (and probably reread) this passage from Isaiah. Think of it as being spoken to you. As this is addressed to you, what holds your attention the most. You might think of it as what has … Continue reading
I.This week’s focus passage begins with a redefinition of what kind of fast is acceptable to God. As you begin your time with these words, take note of what the people are called to eliminate from their lives. II.Isaiah 58:6-10 … Continue reading
VII.Can you remember hearing, “Why are you always so hardheaded?” Did you hear someone say it to someone in your presence? Was it said to you? Did you say it to someone? Why was it said? What was the intent … Continue reading
IV.Can you recall someone who struck you as “obstinate”? Maybe even someone you would characterize as having an “obstinate” personality? For that matter, might someone think you could be “obstinate”? Apparently God has reason to see his people as being … Continue reading
I.Notice how this selection from the Prophet Isaiah ends, Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:I am the Lord your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go. As you read … Continue reading
VII.As you have read this passage did you notice, “You are my witnesses, says the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen so that …”? So who are we? So what follows if we are chosen servants? As you … Continue reading