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 May 28 2023 Acts 9:1-19 Post 3

VII.Today, let’s pay attention to the encounter of these two men. What strikes you about them before their encounter with one another, then how they engage with one another, and then where they are after their encounter. VIII.Acts 9:1-19 (NRSVue) … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 5 2023 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 Post 1

I.Notice Paul’s direction to the the recipients of his letter, “Consider your own call …” (1 Corinthians 1:26) Couple that with his earlier statement, “… to those who are called…” (1 Corinthians 1:24), I take it that Paul considered these … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 29 2023 Joel 2:21–27 Post 3

VII.This passage begins with “Do not fear … Do not fear … be glad, and rejoice.” What “evidence” does the prophet offer that the people should “… be glad, and rejoice”? VIII.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 29 2023 Joel 2:21–27 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with this passage today, take notice of all the mentions of what is found in nature. V.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do not fear, O soil;       be glad and rejoice,       for the Lord has done … Continue reading