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
Take some time to refresh this scene –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?Search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV VIII.The image of the 400 or so prophets is still holding my attention. Especially as I hear King Jehoshaphat ask King Ahab, “Is there no other prophet of the Lord here of … Continue reading
You can find this week’s Scripture passage at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+22%3A1-28&version=NRSV V.All these prophets (“about 400”) have a hold on my attention. I just keep “looking” at them and “listening” to them. Is that what King Ahab did? I Kings 22:5-6, 10-12 … Continue reading
I.Who does this week’s passage put before us? Kings, prophets (unnamed except for Micaiah), The Lord, the host of heaven. And if that were not enough I want to add a bit more scripture for our reading to see some … Continue reading
I.This week we look into an intriguing encounter of three men who come from different places/positions/roles in their society. As you reread this passage pay attention to what you can learn about each of the three. II.1 Kings 18:5-18 Then … Continue reading
You can find this week’s focus Scripture at – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+22%3A14-20&version=NRSV And if you want read 2 Kings 23 here is a link – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%2023&version=NRSV VII. After Josiah had heard the book of the covenant read to him, and after he … Continue reading
I.This week we turn our focus to the time of the one of Kings of Judah, Josiah, and a prophetess’ words for an inquiring King. First, take some time with this week’s Scripture and see what you notice in the … Continue reading
I.We come to another person identified as a prophet, Joshua. For a time, Moses’ understudy and then the leader of the people as they enter their land of promise. I invite you to read this passage with care. For many … Continue reading
You can find this week’s Scripture at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A15-22&version=NRSV VI.Let’s continue with the question I asked the other day – Has Moses’ promise that God will send prophets to his people (you and me?) been realized in your walk of faith? … Continue reading