VII.With this week’s Scripture we have begun a focus on “God’s Law Is Love: Love Completes, Law Falls Short.” As we spend time with this Scripture and notice how it speaks of love and law. VIII.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he … Continue reading
IV.Did you notice – “What would you prefer? Am I to come to you with a stick or with love in a spirit of gentleness?” How do you hear that? How do you think the Christian community in Corinth heard … Continue reading
VII.Today, let’s pay attention to the encounter of these two men. What strikes you about them before their encounter with one another, then how they engage with one another, and then where they are after their encounter. VIII.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII.What is obscure in most of our English translations of the exchange between Peter and Jesus is the use of two different words for love. In the reading below I will insert the Greek words used and then let’s consider … Continue reading
IV.What questions does Jesus pose to Peter and what instructions does he give Peter? V.John 21:15-19 (NRSVue) When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said … Continue reading
I.After a filling breakfast of fried fish and bread Peter and Jesus have a conversation. You might want to contrast this conversation with the earlier conversation Jesus has with Peter as presented in Matthew 4:18-22. II.John 21:15-19 (NRSVue) When they … Continue reading
I.As you read this week’s focus passage, take in what is said about “commandments” and what is said about “love.” II.John 14:15-29 (New Revised Standard Version) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the … Continue reading
VII.As you take time to rest in these words, what do you hear about “zeal,” “passionate commitment,” “covenant” and “loving kindness”? VIII.Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I asked – “What do you think “motivates” David’s desire to “show kindness for Jonathan’s sake”? Jonathan’s protecting David from Saul’s anger or the covenant that existed between the two, or the love Jonathan had for … Continue reading
I.We turn our attention this week to King David and to members of King Saul’s household. As you read this passage pay attention to each person named and to their relationship to David. II.2 Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there … Continue reading