I.While our focus Scripture for this week hears the prophet speak of his waiting for an answer to his complaints, chapter 1 lays out his complaints beginning with, O Lord, how long shall I cry for help,and you will not … Continue reading
VII.We start with a King who wants obedience and worship given him or responds with certain death to those who disobey. We then hear a King who acknowledges Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego are “servants of the Most High God…” And … Continue reading
IV.Let’s notice today three sides of this account – King Nebuchadnezzar who wants (actually commands) obedience and worship; The “certain Chaldeans” (Daniel 3:8-9, 12) who denounced the three Jewish men for their failure to obey and worship the King despite … Continue reading
I.To understand some of what leads to such rage on the part of King Nebuchadnezzar, let me zero in on a couple of items preceding this week’s focus passage. King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time once again with the prophet’s words, take note of what he says both about the greatness of God and God’s care for humanity. Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his … Continue reading
I.As you read these words from the Prophet Isaiah give some thought to what Isaiah might want us to notice concerning God. II.Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31 (NRSVue) Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his hand and … Continue reading
VII.Before reading this passage today, take a few minutes to consider: “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us ….” VIII.Romans 12:3-8 (NRSVue) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you … Continue reading
IV.We hear in this passage Paul speak of grace and gifts. How is grace given expression in one’s giftedness? V.Romans 12:3-8 (NRSVue) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself … Continue reading
I.How does our focus passage begin? “For by grace …” As we begin our time with these several sentences, let the lens through which we read these words be, “For by grace …” Where does “grace” show up in this … Continue reading
VII.When the King and people of Judah are looking for a way to victory over their foes is it reassuring to hear, “The battle is not for you to fight …” VIII.2 Chronicles 20:13-20 (NRSVue) Meanwhile, all Judah stood before … Continue reading