ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 3

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

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 2

V.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

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 1

I.This week we have as our focus Jesus’ interactions with 10 lepers, their being cleansed of their skin diseases, and their responses to Jesus’ instructions to them. Two readings from the the book of Leviticus give us some important background, … Continue reading

February 14, 2021, Luke 8:1-3, Mark 15:40, John 20:10-18 Post 3

Once more (at least once more) take time to examine these three passages –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8%3A1-3%2C+Mark+15%3A40%2C+John+20%3A10-18&version=NRSV VII.I asked earlier what you noticed about those sometimes missing and those most constant in these moments. What did you notice? What draws these people to … Continue reading

February 14, 2021, Luke 8:1-3, Mark 15:40, John 20:10-18 Post 2

Take time today to go to these passages again –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8%3A1-3%2C+Mark+15%3A40%2C+John+20%3A10-18&version=NRSV V.I close each of these calls to reflection with the latin phrase, “ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.” I take that to translate as “where love and passion are, … Continue reading

February 14, 2021, Luke 8:1-3, Mark 15:40, John 20:10-18 Post 1

I.In these several passages our attention is called to “some women.” Who are they and what are they noticed for? II.Luke 8:1-3 Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 31, 202, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, 21:8-9 Post 2

Please take some time today to go back to these several passages and spend time considering them. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A36-38%2C%20Acts%202%3A16-21%2C%2021%3A8-9&version=NRSV,MSG V.Who is included in God’s work? I am not thinking of who God “works on” or “works in” but who is called … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 31, 202, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, 21:8-9 Post 1

I.For this week we have three Scripture passages (four if you count the reference to Joel 2:28-32 in Acts) set in front of us. As you consider these words let them rest with you for a while then reread them, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 10, 2021, Luke 5:1-11 Post 3

Once more, you may want to spend time with this week’s Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205%3A1-11%20&version=NRSV;MSG VI.The image of Peter and his companions washing their nets, holds my attention. Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 10, 2021, Luke 5:1-11 Post 2

Take a few minutes to review this week’s Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205%3A1-11%20&version=NRSV;MSG IV.As we pay attention to Peter, what do you notice about him. Below is a quick overview of the Scripture passage – Jesus asks for some help from Peter …Peter … Continue reading