VII.Mary says,“Here am I, the servant of the Lord;let it be with me according to your word.” How is she able to manifest such submission – obedience – faith? VIII.Luke 1:36-45, 56 (NRSVue) “And now, your relative Elizabeth in her … Continue reading
IV.Today, spend some time with Elizabeth. Notice what she says to Mary. V.Luke 1:36-45, 56 (NRSVue) “And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month for her who was … Continue reading
I.This week we spend time with Elizabeth and Mary. In this passage of Scripture, both Elizabeth and Mary have already heard they will give birth to children who will serve very unique roles in the coming Kingdom of God. We … Continue reading
VII.Let’s take some time to notice the silences in this week’s reading VIII.Luke 14:1-6 (NRSVue) On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the Sabbath, they were … Continue reading
IV.Today let’s pay attention to Jesus. Not just to his words, but what he sees, how he reacts to others, and what he does. V.Luke 14:1-6 (NRSVue) On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader … Continue reading
I.Think about the description of the Pharisees, “… they were watching him closely…. they were silent…. they could not reply to this.” And this is in the context of Jesus “going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees … Continue reading
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.Let’s pay attention to the criticism Jesus has of the Pharisees. V.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him, so he went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was … Continue reading
I.I guess you never know when an invitation to dinner will turn into a theological conversation. Notice the criticism of Jesus the Pharisee has. II.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him, so … Continue reading
VII.The editors of the International Sunday School Lessons in selecting this focus passage ended with what is recorded as verse 31. I would like to continue on for a few sentences. As you spend time with the passage, I encourage … Continue reading