ISSL Reflections Titus 1:1–3; 2:11–15 Post 3

VII.Paul speaks of himself as “a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ….” A very bold claim. But I wonder if his next claim is even more bold – “for the sake of the faith of God’s elect … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 28 2024 Romans 12:3–8 Post 3

VII.Before reading this passage today, take a few minutes to consider: “We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us ….” VIII.Romans 12:3-8 (NRSVue) For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 30 2023 Acts 1:1–11 Post 2

IV.Notice that Jesus tells the disciples, “… to wait for the promise of the Father…. you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” How do they reply? V.Acts 1:1-11 (NRSVue) In the first book, Theophilus, … Continue reading

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

I.This week’s focus Scripture and the Scriptures for the following four weeks will all highlight passages in the New Testament book, “The Acts of the Apostles.” We start this week with a reference to the first book written for Theophilus … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 1 2023 2 Chronicles 7:12–22 Post 1

I.Notice anything familiar? This passage contains as verse 14, “…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 25 2022 Luke 1:46–55 Post 2

IV.Today I included both Mary’s song of praise and Hannah’s prayer in the post. Pay attention to the world described in the words of both women. V.Luke 1:46-55 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) And Mary said, “My soul magnifies … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 25 2022 Luke 1:46–55 Post 1

I.We come this week to Mary’s song (or maybe her prayer) of praise and thanksgiving. After you spend time with her words you may want to take some time to compare it with Hannah’s words at 1 Samuel 2. II.Luke … Continue reading

ISSL December 18 2022 Luke 3:2–18 Post 2

IV.Who do you notice listening to John the Baptizer? V.Luke 3:2-18 (NRSVue) … during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region … Continue reading

ISSL December 18 2022 Luke 3:2–18 Post 1

I.As you read this passage take note of where John the Baptizer was, who was coming to hear him, and where did they come from, and why did they come.II.Luke 3:2-18 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) … during the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 11 2022 Luke 1:57–66, 76–79 Post 3

VII.Our time with Elizabeth and Zechariah comes during our season of Advent. Which seems appropriate since one of the themes associated with Advent is the dawning of … of what, a new age, the Kingdom, the birth of Jesus and … Continue reading