I.This week we spend time with Elizabeth and Mary. In this passage of Scripture, both Elizabeth and Mary have already heard they will give birth to children who will serve very unique roles in the coming Kingdom of God. We … Continue reading
VII.As you read these names, pick out a couple of persons you know something about. VIII.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of … Continue reading
IV.Returning to this long list of folk who were ancestors of Jesus, are all of them great spiritual models for us? V.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of … Continue reading
I.What are we to make of the genealogy that the Gospel of Matthew offers? There are two temptations: One is to skip over it entirely; Second is to bog down in researching every name mentioned. Today, take time to read … Continue reading
VII.As you reread this passage use the words of David as your lens through which you hear and see the scene, “The Lord who saved me … will save me …” VIII.1 Samuel 17:31-37, 45, 48-50 (NRSVue) When the words … Continue reading
IV.The other day I asked “What kind of person do you take David to be?” What progress did you make with that question? Let’s take our time today reading this passage once again, and look for any clues you see … Continue reading
I.I suspect to many of us David is a familiar character from the Hebrew Scripture. Can I ask a favor of you today? As you read this passage, read it as the only acquaintance with David you have. If this … Continue reading
VII.Today let’s focus on the conversation between Naomi and Ruth. VIII.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s pay close attention to Naomi. What she says, what she does, and as best as you can tell, what motivates what she says and does. V.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from … Continue reading
I.We start this week with, “Then she started to return …” Why? You want to take a extra moment to read the first five verses of Ruth 1, which sets the stage for the journey Naomi intends. There you read … Continue reading