ISSL Reflections June 9 2024 2 Corinthians 3:5–18 Post 1

I.In the first paragraph of this week’s Scripture Paul makes the claim that, “…the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Then he begins to speak of “glory.” Read this passage a couple of times paying close attention to how … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 9 2022 Deuteronomy 32:3–6, 10–14, 18 Post 3

VII.As you come to these Scripture passages today, look for what they speak to you of stability and instability. VIII. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord,     ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect,     and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 9 2022 Deuteronomy 32:3–6, 10–14, 18 Post 2

IV.Let’s hear Moses speak to us today and take notice of the hope in his voice. V. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord,     ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect,     and all his ways … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 9 2022 Deuteronomy 32:3–6, 10–14, 18 Post 1

I.We read at Deuteronomy 31:30, “Then Moses recited the words of this song, to the very end, in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel …” and this song of Moses follows. It has similarities to the pattern we … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 2 2022 Exodus 2:1–10 Post 3

VII.Think about the sister who, “… stood at a distance to see what would happen.” VIII.Exodus 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1-3, 11-21 Post 3

VII.Once more let’s return to our focus passage. As you read it, take in all the feeling and emotion these folk bring to the words they now offer to their God. Exodus 15:1-3 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1 -3, 11-21 Post 2

IV.I encourage you to read again this week’s focus passage. You can find it at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+15%3A1-3%2C+11-21&version=NRSV Today pay attention to what the singers claim about God. V.Let’s see … I notice – … strength … might… salvation … majestic in … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 5 2021 Exodus 15:1-3, 11-21 Post 1

I.With this Scripture passage we begin 13 weeks centering on praise. We will think about forms of praise, the desire to praise, ever hopefully explore where praise arises in us and takes us. We start today focusing on a passage … Continue reading