I.With today’s Scripture passage we begin a several week long focus on worship. Today we have before us Abram building an altar. Why does Abram build an altar at Hebron? II.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there … Continue reading
VII.As you have already taken time to reflect on this passage, what has been the “hinge” for you that helps you enter into the entire passage. WIth that hinge in mind, spend time with the passage once again. VIII.Acts 2:1-8, … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with these words today give your attention to “bless,” “be blessed,” “make,” “will show,” “will give,” “so shall,” “your reward shall be very great.” V.Genesis 12:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Now the Lord said … Continue reading
I.With this week’s Scripture reading we begin paying attention to a number of passages dealing with God’s call. This week we begin with God’s call to Abram. Give attention to God’s call and God’s promises as well as Abram’s responses. … Continue reading
IV.Let’s return to our listening to Paul speak of promises, law, and faith. After you read the passage again and rest with Paul’s words for a few minutes, consider what word or words or concept you might use in the … Continue reading
I.I have to admit the first sentence in this passage has me going in circles – “ … from the law … no longer … from the promise … but … through the promise …” “Why then the law?” Good … Continue reading
This link will take you to our Scripture focus for the week-https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+29%3A13-24&version=NRSV IV.I have often become frustrated with Scripture passages like this one and like I see so often in the Psalms. There is some part of me that wants … Continue reading
I.The word from the Prophet we look at this week covers a lot of ground and a lot of what has been the lives of the people and will be in their lives. Let’s start off slow, if you will, … Continue reading