ISSL Reflections November 12 2023 Romans 13:8–10; 1 Corinthians 13:8–13 Post 3

VII.Let’s give another reading to both of these passages. Take note that Paul speaks of what fulfills, what never ends, and what ceases. Read the passages again, looking for how the eternal might break into our lives that are often … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 12 2023 Romans 13:8–10; 1 Corinthians 13:8–13 Post 2

IV.Today, let’s read both of these passages and then return to the 1 Corinthians passage and reread it. In part this passage deals with time. What do you hear it telling you about time and the ending of things? V.Romans … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 12 2023 Romans 13:8–10; 1 Corinthians 13:8–13 Post 1

I.This week we will focus on passages from two of the Pauline epistles, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Both passages stress “love.” After you read both passages, come back to the Romans passage and listen for how love “fulfilled the law.” … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 1 2023 Romans 2:12–24, 28–29 Post 2

IV.Did you hear, “… will you not teach yourself?” Take some time to slowly read this passage and take note of what Paul thinks his readers should be able to “teach” themselves. V.Romans 2:12-24, 28-29 (NRSVue) All who have sinned … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 1 2023 Romans 2:12–24, 28–29 Post 1

I.As we begin our reflections on this week’s focus passage, let’s start with “… a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something external and physical.” Literally that is not true. What does the above … Continue reading