ISSL Reflections February 11 2024 Daniel 3:19–28 Post 2

IV.Let’s notice today three sides of this account – King Nebuchadnezzar who wants (actually commands) obedience and worship; The “certain Chaldeans” (Daniel 3:8-9, 12) who denounced the three Jewish men for their failure to obey and worship the King despite … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 20 2023 1 Corinthians 4:1–6, 17–21 Post 3

VII.Let’s take one more season with Paul’s words and pay attention for all the indicators and traits that he would associate with “servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” VIII.1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 (NRSVue) Think of us in this … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 3 2022 Matthew 21:1–11 Post 2

IV.Let’s continue to think about how Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem as described by Matthew and how others enter the city. Take time to read our focus passage again and hold onto any details that draw your attention. V.Matthew 21:1-11 (New … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 23 2022 Deuteronomy 16:18–20; 17:8–13 Post 1

I.Let’s take this as our starting place this week – “Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue”Deuteronomy 16:20 With that as our lens, let’s read (and reread) these passages paying attention to all that is reported to go into pursuing … Continue reading