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I.This week we turn to the Prophet Isaiah and hear him speak of his servant. As I start to listen to these words of the prophet I hear him speak of the servant, of God, the covenant, and behaviors the … Continue reading
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VI. The words of Malachi we hear this week begin with a command to the priests, the religious leaders. As we go on to hear the words preserved in Malachi 3 we hear, Then I will draw near to you … Continue reading
IV. As Malachi addresses the priests, notice how he describes what is involved in giving “glory to my name.” “ … that my covenant with Levi may hold.” The priests are challenged for their failure to both provide instruction to … Continue reading
I.Our passage this week from Malachi identifies the groups of people the Malachi wants to hear the “command [of] … of the Lord of Hosts.” Take your time with the passage and notice who is addressed and the “charges” against … Continue reading
VI.I closed the last post with a suggestion to “ … walk back through the day and see where justice, kindness and humility were present or even missing when they didn’t need to be.” This might be a way of … Continue reading
IV.Did you make a list of answers to the questions from the last post? I didn’t want to, but I did spend time with the questions. A lot of what Micah names still goes on today it seems. I guess … Continue reading
I.Let’s start our week’s reflections as usual but with one exception. Read Micah 6:6-8 first, then read the selection form Micah 3. II. Micah 6:6-8 (New Revised Standard Version) “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself … Continue reading
VI.Let’s compare something from last week’s lesson with this week’s. Last week we heard – You have made people like the fish of the sea, like crawling things that have no ruler. This week we hear – But the earth … Continue reading
IV.Last week I asked how contemporary were Habakkuk’s words and I think that is worth asking again. When you take time to consider Habakkuk’s description of his world, do you find parallels in what you see around you today? Do … Continue reading
I.This week’s text takes us to Habakkuk again. I encourage you to read the passage several times and consider what you see as the core of Habakkuk’s accusations. II. Habakkuk 2:6-14 (New Revised Standard Version)Shall not everyone taunt such people … Continue reading