ISSL Reflections October 6, 2024 Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 Post 3

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

ISSL Reflection September 15, 2024 2 Kings 19:14–20, 29–31 Post 3

VII.Today look again at the form of Hezekiah’s prayer. Pay attention to the order of the different elements in his prayer. VIII.2 Kings 19:14–20, 29–31 (NRSVue) Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; then … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 25 2024 Titus 3:3–11 Post 3

VII.Today let’s spend time with our focus passage taking notice of what we learn about God. VIII.Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue) For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 25 2024 Habakkuk 2:1–5 Post 3

VII.The Prophet receives an “answer” to his complaint. Today let’s first take notice how the “answer” begins. VIII.Habakkuk 2:1-5 (NRSVue) I will stand at my watchpostand station myself on the rampart;I will keep watch to see what he will say … Continue reading