IV.As you read this passage, notice the contrast between a way of living and a way of dying. V.2 Corinthians 3:5-18 (NRSVue) Not that we are qualified of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our qualification is from … Continue reading
I.In the first paragraph of this week’s Scripture Paul makes the claim that, “…the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Then he begins to speak of “glory.” Read this passage a couple of times paying close attention to how … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s focus on two things in this passage. First, it is written to “Those who love life and to see good days…” I wonder how many self-help books and seminars have promised to help folk get on top of … Continue reading
I.As we begin our reading and meditating with this Scripture, take time to read it slowly taking in the description of the “the good life.” Might we call it the lifestyle of a disciple of Jesus? II.1 Peter 3:8-17 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
I.In our Scripture for this week Paul sets his focus on “the law.” As you spend time with this passage, set your own focus on what says about “the law.” Pay attention to what he might say about the positive … Continue reading
VII.Open your eyes – Be on the lookout for the aliveness spoken of here. VIII.Ephesians 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this … Continue reading
I.Now we see the angel introducing us to “the river of the water of life…” Take time in your hearing these words to notice all this water accomplishes. II.Revelation 22:1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) Then the angel showed me the … Continue reading
I.With this week’s focus we move from Isaiah to the prologue of the Fourth Gospel. I suspect it is familiar to many and perhaps some regard it as I do – as one of my favorite passages. Despite its possible … Continue reading
VIII.As you return to Paul’s words, look for what he tells us about how we are to be “alive to God.” IX.Romans 6:1-14 (New Revised Standard Version) What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order … Continue reading
IV.In my last post, I asked, “Do we discover the essence of this passage by counting the occurrence of certain words or by some other means?” What did you come up with? Let’s read these words of Paul again, and … Continue reading