ISSL Reflections November 26 2023 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 Post 2

IV.After your initial reading (probably a re-reading) of this passage what freedoms do you hear Paul mention or imply? V.1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 (NRSVue) “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 17 2023 John 7:14–24 Post 2

IV.What do you see as the overarching theme of this passage of Scripture? Is this about teaching, healing, healing on the Sabbath, Mosaic law (circumcision), ritual observation (habit), the Temple, Jerusalem/The Holy City or right judging/perception/understanding? Is it about all … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 3, 2023 Luke 11:37–44 Post 1

I.I guess you never know when an invitation to dinner will turn into a theological conversation. Notice the criticism of Jesus the Pharisee has. II.Luke 11:37-44 (NRSVue) While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him, so … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 4, 2021, Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 14:1-32 Post 1

I.This week we have as our focus Jesus’ interactions with 10 lepers, their being cleansed of their skin diseases, and their responses to Jesus’ instructions to them. Two readings from the the book of Leviticus give us some important background, … Continue reading

March 1, 2020, Amos 5:18-24 – Post 2 – ISSL Reflection

IV.Judgement – Darkness – “ … Will not the day of the Lord be darkness, not light — pitch-dark, without a ray of brightness?” Most of the time we would think – or certainly want to think – the “Day … Continue reading