VI.Let’s take time to again approach Jesus’ prayer slowly, paying attention as you pray through it and notice what draws you in. What do you find most freeing as you offer this prayer that Jesus gives us? VII. Matthew 6:9-15 … Continue reading
I.We move to this week to reflect on probably a very familiar passage, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Or, should we call it “Jesus’ Model Prayer”? And given most folks familiarity with it is as it comes to us from the King … Continue reading
VII. In our passage for this week Jesus gives us much to guide our reflections on how we pray. He mentions pitfalls that await if we think prayer is about being seen or about being heard. He even tells us, … Continue reading
IV.Let’s go back to the question from Monday, “… what definition of piety do you come up with?” Does your definition sound like one of these? “the quality of being religious or reverent” “a belief or point of view that … Continue reading
I. This week we hear Jesus give some practical and concrete examples of what he thinks “religion” is about. We hear him mention “practicing your piety.” I guess “piety” is about religion? After you read through this passage several times … Continue reading
VII. We began this set of Scripture lessons in December and spent the first nine weeks listening to and watching first David and then Solomon. A major focus in each lesson was the Temple. But each week we went beyond … Continue reading
IV. What have you noticed in this account of the temptations? One thing of note to me is the challenges to Jesus are not things beyond his capability. It seems to me it lay within this power to accomplish any … Continue reading
I. Over the last several weeks we have focused on events surrounding the Temple. This week we move to the Gospel of Matthew and while the Temple is again mentioned the focus is on Jesus’ wilderness experience and some challenges … Continue reading
As I have listened to and watched Solomon over the last several weeks (and David before him), a question has been become prominent for me, “How do we enter into and leave a sacred time or sacred space?” I do … Continue reading
IV. As you read through Solomon’s blessing/prayer what did you notice? He moves from kneeling and facing the altar and as he addresses the people he first acknowledges the Lord God. My suspicion is he turned to face the people … Continue reading