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VII.Allow me to repeat the closing sentence of my last post, “Might it be said that faith comes by “the word that is near you” being heard and recognized and finding expression in our own words and lives?” As you … Continue reading
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IV.As you spend time with Paul’s words today, may I suggest you take his last sentence as your first and your entrance into hearing what he says to us, “So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard … Continue reading
I.In a few sentences Paul has packed a lot. I have to say “almost too much” for me to process. Read these sentences a few times, pausing between each reading to let the words begin to sink in and find … Continue reading
IV.This week’s reading has some phrases that are probably familiar to many church-goers, especially those often called “evangelical.” For instance – “we are justified by faith” – “while we still were sinners Christ died for us” – And we dare … Continue reading
I.Last week listened to James tell us that we must not be mere hearers of “the word” but must follow through the hearing, the listening, with action. This week he takes the challenge further and forces us to consider the … Continue reading
VII.Before we end our time with Zephaniah, let’s notice what he says about homecoming. “… The Lord, your God, is in your midst …… I will remove disaster …… I will save the lame …… [I will] gather the outcast … Continue reading