ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 3

VII.Let’s look once again at Isaiah’s words about the coming “new heavens and … new earth.” Notice those words which describe the kind of life people will have in this Kingdom of God. VIII.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am about … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with this passage once more, keep in mind the question that closed the last post – What in this “new heavens” and “new earth” do you look most forward to? V.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 3

VII.Notice, “To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” How good is a taste of fresh water? How refreshing could “spring … water” be? Can water ever give you a … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 2

IV.Let’s continue our thoughts today on the “homes” that seemed promised in this passage. V.Revelation 21:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 1

I.Beginning this week and for the following three weeks we will turn our attention to passages from Revelation. I suspect that by calling attention to Revelation, we will likely hear at least a few groans and some who prefer not … Continue reading