I.As we spend time this week with “Legion” and Jesus, first take note of how this “out of control man” acts. Do you think “out of control” begins to describe him? It seems appropriate to me. II.Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 (NRSVue) … Continue reading
VII. “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.” What does the woman ask for? What is the “here” she wants to leave behind? VIII.John 4:3-30, 39-42 … Continue reading
VII.As we return to this parable and look at the father, his two sons, and their home, let’s return to a question I asked earlier – “Do you identify with one character more than another?” VIII.Luke 15:11-32 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading
I.We know this story by its usual name, “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” How well does that fit the story? Does it do justice to who is presented? To what each experiences? To Jesus’ intent in telling the story? … Continue reading
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
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
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
VII.Can you remember hearing, “Why are you always so hardheaded?” Did you hear someone say it to someone in your presence? Was it said to you? Did you say it to someone? Why was it said? What was the intent … Continue reading
IV.Can you recall someone who struck you as “obstinate”? Maybe even someone you would characterize as having an “obstinate” personality? For that matter, might someone think you could be “obstinate”? Apparently God has reason to see his people as being … Continue reading
I.Notice how this selection from the Prophet Isaiah ends, Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:I am the Lord your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go. As you read … Continue reading