ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with this passage once more, keep in mind the question that closed the last post – What in this “new heavens” and “new earth” do you look most forward to? V.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 1

I.Let’s look at two statements that begin and end this passage – For I am about to create new heavens     and a new earth;…They shall not hurt or destroy     on all my holy mountain,          says the Lord. In this “new heavens” and “new … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 4 2023 Isaiah 52:7–12 Post 2

IV.In the first post on this week’s focus Scripture, we focused on what “the messenger … [announced].” Today let’s see what images he associates with God’s reign. After all he does tell us, “… in plain sight they see…” What … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 30 2023 Acts 1:1–11 Post 3

VII.As we return to this passage, I invite you to notice Jesus has been with the disciples “during forty days” after the resurrection; he tells them to “wait … for the promise of the Father … the Holy Spirit;” and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 12 2023 Matthew 18:1–9 Post 3

VII. “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? What do you find out about “greatness” and the “kingdom of heaven” in your reading of these three paragraphs? Let me encourage you to spend time with this passage again, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 12 2023 Matthew 18:1–9 Post 2

IV.As we return to these paragraphs today, take some time to slowly and meditatively read them. Then pause for a moment and rest in that reading and hearing the words of Jesus. Now, let’s reread the first two paragraphs again … Continue reading