February 14, 2021, Luke 8:1-3, Mark 15:40, John 20:10-18 Post 1

I.In these several passages our attention is called to “some women.” Who are they and what are they noticed for? II.Luke 8:1-3 Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 7, 2021, John 4:25-42 Post 3

Here is a link to our passage and it’s context –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A3-42&version=NRSV VIII.We find two people where they are not expected to be. A Jewish man at a well in Samaria. A Samaritan woman who comes alone to a well at … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 7, 2021, John 4:25-42 Post 2

Here is a link to this week’s focal passage and some of the preceding text to give us some more background –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A3-42&version=NRSV V.The other day I asked us to think about what these folk bring to this incident and what … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 7, 2021, John 4:25-42 Post 1

I.Our focus this week is on a portion of the account of Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman. In this passage notice the woman, the townspeople, Jesus’ disciples, and Jesus. What does each bring to the encounter? II.John 4:25-42 The … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 31, 202, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, 21:8-9 Post 2

Please take some time today to go back to these several passages and spend time considering them. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A36-38%2C%20Acts%202%3A16-21%2C%2021%3A8-9&version=NRSV,MSG V.Who is included in God’s work? I am not thinking of who God “works on” or “works in” but who is called … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 31, 202, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, 21:8-9 Post 1

I.For this week we have three Scripture passages (four if you count the reference to Joel 2:28-32 in Acts) set in front of us. As you consider these words let them rest with you for a while then reread them, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 24,2021, John 17:14-24 Post 3

Once more here is a link to the Scripture passage –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+17%3A14-24&version=ESV VI.Jesus mentions several groups and to that he adds some information regarding them. What do you make of – “given them your word …” “the world has hated …” … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 24,2021, John 17:14-24 Post 2

Take some time today and tomorrow to reread this week’s passage https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+17%3A14-24&version=ESV IV.Who did you notice? Surely Jesus. “I have given them …” = ? and then – “… your word …” = ? “… the world …” = ? … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 17, 2021, Mark 2:1-12 Post 3

This week’s Scripture can be read again at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%202%3A1-12&version=NRSV,GNT VI.This week I’ve asked us to place ourselves in this story and pay attention to where we find ourselves. What we see, what we hear and and what we feel. I’d … Continue reading