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IV.In the last post I asked us to focus on how Gideon voiced his reluctance to accept the task “offered” to him by the angel of the Lord. Let’s look again and pay attention to what we notice in the … Continue reading
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VII.As you come to these Scripture passages today, look for what they speak to you of stability and instability. VIII. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect, and … Continue reading
IV.Let’s hear Moses speak to us today and take notice of the hope in his voice. V. Deuteronomy 32:3-6 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!The Rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways … Continue reading
VII.Think about the sister who, “… stood at a distance to see what would happen.” VIII.Exodus 2:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived … Continue reading
IV.I suspect when we think about Lazarus and Martha as we encounter them here, our mind (and maybe heart) goes to Lazarus leaving the tomb. That doesn’t surprise us, does it? And I guess we think about the joy such … Continue reading
VII.As we come to the prophet’s words today, notice what is said about “the children.” What was the source of their protection? VIII.Isaiah 49:18-23 (New Revised Standard Version) Lift up your eyes all around and see;they all gather, they come … Continue reading
I.Notice how this week’s Scripture focus begins and ends … “Lift up your eyes all around and see … Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” The … Continue reading
VII.Two questions for today. What “path” does the prophet send his words describing? Does the prophet give any hope in these words? VIII.Isaiah 47:10-15 (New Revised Standard Version) You felt secure in your wickedness;you said, “No one sees me.”Your wisdom … Continue reading
I.If you ever came to some portion of Scripture and had a hard time finding something that caught your attention and provoked some questions for you, it would not be these sentences. We have this week some words before us … Continue reading
V.Staying with the notion of freedom, notice, “… everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin…. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household …” VI.John 8:31-38 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Jesus said to the … Continue reading