ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 3

VII.What comes first? No this is not a chicken or an egg joke. “ … her many sins are forgiven; hence she has shown great love.” VIII.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 2

IV.Why did the Pharisee invite Jesus to dinner? V.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and when he went into the Pharisee’s house he reclined to dine. And a woman in the city … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 21 2024 Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 Post 1

I.It seems “faith” is on display again in this week’s reading as it was in the last few weeks. Does this encounter help us understand faith any more deeply? As you read the following you might spend time noticing how … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 3

VII.Read the passage once again and keep firmly in your mind that Jesus said, “… not even in Israel have I found such faith.” Let that be your lens through which to view this encounter. VIII.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 2

IV.Returning to the encounter of the Centurion with Jesus, focus today on what you can learn or even guess about who the Centurion is and any insight you have as to his character. V.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus had finished … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 14 2024 Luke 7:1–10 Post 1

I.We begin this passage with a notice that Jesus had finished teaching a crowd of people. I wonder if this is a clue to us? Keep your eyes and ears open for what comes next? When you think it is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 3

VII.What does the passage suggest to you about the nature of faith? VIII.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 2

IV.Let’s return to our focus passage and watch and consider the men who were carrying the paralyzed man. V.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 7 2024 Luke 5:17–26 Post 1

I.There is a lot to take in, so let’s begin by reading the passage slowly, pausing often (maybe after every phrase or sentence) so we can picture all the Gospel writer wants us to notice. II.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day … Continue reading

Christmas Day 2023

May you richly experience the blessings of Christmas on this Holy Day. Instead of sharing today regarding our lesson for this coming Sunday, let’s turn our attention to the account of the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in the … Continue reading