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.Today, let’s pay attention to the encounter of these two men. What strikes you about them before their encounter with one another, then how they engage with one another, and then where they are after their encounter. VIII.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I asked you to pay attention to Saul and today I’d like us to focus our attention on Ananias. What do you learn about him in this section of Scripture? V.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) Meanwhile Saul, still … Continue reading
I.This week we spend time paying attention to how Saul’s journey to Damascus was cut short. Prior to this incident, we read in Acts that Saul was present at the stoning of Stephen, and consented to his stoning (Acts 7:58, … Continue reading
VII.What questions does the Ethiopian official ask of Philip? VIII.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is … Continue reading
IV.What have you noticed about the Ethiopian? What stands out to you? V.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to … Continue reading
I.As we spend time with this passage, notice the description of the one talking with Philip. II.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes … Continue reading
VII.As we give this passage our attention today, let’s walk with Peter and John to afternoon prayers at the Temple. Try putting yourself alongside them and pay attention to who you see, what you and Peter and John talk about … Continue reading
IV.Today, let’s take some time to pay attention to the interaction of Peter and John with the disabled man. V.Acts 3:1-11 (NRSVue) One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three … Continue reading