ISSL Reflections January 8 2023 Isaiah 43:1–4, 10–12 Post 2

IV.In this passage we hear, “For I am the Lord your God …” As you take time to reread and hear these words a couple of more times, what do they tell you about “the Lord your God”? V.Isaiah 43:1-12 … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 8 2023 Isaiah 43:1–4, 10–12 Post 1

I.Here we are at the beginning of a “new” year. Right? This past Sunday was “New Year’s Day.” It must have been so – didn’t we hear fireworks as the new year arrived? I wonder, are the fireworks to celebrate … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 26 2022 Isaiah 51:1–8 Post 3

VII.Once again hear Isaiah ask the people to “Listen … Look.” Do you know people who when asked to “look” notice first the discouraging things and others who notice first the encouraging things? As you listen to Isaiah, do you … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 26 2022 Isaiah 51:1–8 Post 2

IV.As Isaiah asks the people to listen and look, what might he be asking them to recall? To where and when might their memory take them? V.Isaiah 51:1-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness,you that … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 26 2022 Isaiah 51:1–8 Post 1

I.This week we again listen to Isaiah and with even more emphasis Isaiah calls on us to pay attention – “Listen to me …Look …Look … Listen to me …give heed … Lift up your eyes …and look … Listen … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 19 2022 Isaiah 49:18–23 Post 3

VII.As we come to the prophet’s words today, notice what is said about “the children.” What was the source of their protection? VIII.Isaiah 49:18-23 (New Revised Standard Version) Lift up your eyes all around and see;they all gather, they come … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 19 2022 Isaiah 49:18–23 Post 2

IV.Once again notice the beginning and ending words of this passage – “Lift up your eyes all around and see …Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” It … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 19 2022 Isaiah 49:18–23 Post 1

I.Notice how this week’s Scripture focus begins and ends … “Lift up your eyes all around and see … Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” The … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 12 2022 Isaiah 49:1–13 Post 3

VII.The prophet tells the people – “For the Lord has comforted his people,and will have compassion on his suffering ones.” What words of comfort stand out to you the clearest? VIII.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to me, O … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 12 2022 Isaiah 49:1–13 Post 2

IV.As you listen to both the words of the servant and the words of The Lord do you find anything in the spirit and work of the servant you can identify with? V.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to … Continue reading