VII.As you return to Psalm 51 today take notice of what the Psalmist requests from God. VIII.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 (NRSVue) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly … Continue reading
VII.The Psalmist asks for “understanding.” How do you see the Psalmist affirming what such “understanding” leads to? VIII.Psalm 119:73-80 (NRSVue) Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.Those who fear you shall see … Continue reading
VII.Let’s go to a couple of things Paul wrote in other epistles. “… even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on … Continue reading
I.Peter covers a lot of ground in this brief passage. As we begin our meditation on these words, let’s first notice the image of “a cornerstone.” What holds your attention about this stone? II.1 Peter 2:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version … 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.As we return to Psalm 107 today let the words that close the Psalm be your path into hearing this Psalm – Let those who are wise give heed to these things,and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. (Psalm … Continue reading
I. This week we will focus on some of Psalm 107. First, take a few moments and hold these words from the Psalm in your soul – O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love … Continue reading
I.The focus passage for this week does not mention praise directly even though we are “suppose” to be in a series of passages that focus on praise from one angle or another. So, what do we have before us this … Continue reading
You can find this week’s Scripture at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2042%3A6-25&version=NRSV,ESV VII.We have been watching Joseph and his brothers this week. Do you think you have gotten to know any of them better this week? Joseph? Reuben? Simeon? What stands out to you … Continue reading
I.Does two chapters seem like a bit too much for this week? I will admit, when I first paid attention to this week’s reading I wondered if we should cut it down some. But the more I read it over, … Continue reading