ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 3

VII.Notice, “To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.” How good is a taste of fresh water? How refreshing could “spring … water” be? Can water ever give you a … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 2

IV.Let’s continue our thoughts today on the “homes” that seemed promised in this passage. V.Revelation 21:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 7 2022 Revelation 21:1–9 Post 1

I.Beginning this week and for the following three weeks we will turn our attention to passages from Revelation. I suspect that by calling attention to Revelation, we will likely hear at least a few groans and some who prefer not … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 27 2022 Job 19:19-27; 42:1–6, Post 3

VIII.As we reflect on our two focus Scripture passages for this week, hold these two statements of Job in mind         “… I know that my Redeemer lives …” Job 19:25        “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 27 2022 Job 19:19-27; 42:1–6, Post 1

I.When I started this project of sharing prompts for reflections, I elected to follow the Scripture passages selected for the International Sunday School Lesson series (also referred to as the Uniform Series). While it is not used by as many … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 3

IX. Our Scriptural focus this week closes with –  “Hallelujah!For the Lord our God    the Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and exult    and give him the glory,for the marriage of the Lamb has come,    and his bride has made herself ready;to her it has … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 2

V.Let’s return to this song of praise and as you spend time with it today notice how it might draw you in. VI.Revelation 19:1-8 (NRSV) After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 21 2021 Revelation 19:1–8 Post 1

I.As you approach these words of praise, approach with an open heart willing to accept and acknowledge the praise that is voiced, and as best you can notice what their sources of such words are. II.Revelation 19:1-8 (NRSV) After this … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 14 2021 Revelation 11:15–19 Post 3

VIII.As you read this week’s Scripture once again, see if you notice those echoes I mentioned the other day.  Echoes of themes we find in other places in the Scriptural narrative. If none come to mind, you could check in … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 14 2021 Revelation 11:15–19 Post 2

V.As you read this week’s focus passage today, give some thought to how you see it fits or does not fit into the overall Scriptural narrative. VI.Revelation 11:15-19 (NRSV) Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud … Continue reading