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VII.As we close this week with John the Baptizer, what do you think of John? Are you impressed by him or put off by him? VIII.Luke 3:2-18 (NRSVue) … during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of … Continue reading
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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
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
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
IV.Let’s expand our reading today to include all the words attributed to Zechariah on this occasion. V.Luke 1:57-79 (NRSVue) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the … Continue reading
I.Last week we spent time with the silent Zechariah. This week we turn to Elizabeth, listen to her and her neighbors and relatives and hear from an unsilenced Zechariah. As we spent time with this passage, let’s make sure we … Continue reading
VII.Have you ever lost your voice? Ever been at a loss for words? Reread this account keeping in mind anytime you might have not had the words you wanted. VIII.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Once when he … Continue reading
IV.Notice the exchange between Gabriel and Zechariah – Gabriel: “… Zechariah … your prayer has been heard…. “Zechariah: “How do I know this will happen? For I am old …”Gabriel: “… my words .., will be fulfilled in their time.” … Continue reading
I.Please take some time with this account. Notice all the characters mentioned. Notice what each has to say or not say. Do such interruptions while one is performing a sacred task surprise you? II.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated … Continue reading
VIII.Below is the week’s reading from Luke and links to the two readings from Leviticus – Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten … Continue reading