ISSL Reflections February 5 2023 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 Post 3

VII.Let’s go back to Paul’s request that the folk, “Consider your own call … “ How might his thoughts on “wisdom” and “foolishness” give us insight on our call to be “in Christ Jesus”? VIII.1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (New Revised Standard … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 4, 2021, Isaiah 53:4-11a Post 3

IX.This week’s Scripture passage seems especially fitting for today, Good Friday. I invite you to first read the passage in light of today’s recollection of the trials and crucifixion of Jesus. Isaiah 53:4-11 Surely he has borne our infirmitiesand carried … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 4, 2021, Isaiah 53:4-11a Post 2

To refresh your reading of this Scripture passage you can follow this link to the passage in the New Revised Standard Version and The Message –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2053%3A4-11&version=NRSV;MSG V.I asked in the last post to consider Jesus’ years with his followers and … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 4, 2021, Isaiah 53:4-11a Post 1

I.We approach Easter Sunday this week. Yesterday, in many churches, the Gospel reading took us back to Palm Sunday when cheering people greeted Jesus. This week we move through the week with Jesus in Jerusalem maybe noting some of the … Continue reading

April 5, 2020, Isaiah 42:1-9 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflections

VI.Where is the sustaining power and strength for the servant(s). Look over the passage and notice what it tells us about the “God, The Lord.” Even from the first sentences we begin to draw a picture of the God Isaiah … Continue reading

April 5, 2020, Isaiah 42:1-9 – Post 2 – ISSL Reflections

IV.Has God’s Servant brought healing for those things that blind you and take away your freedom? It might be a good practice to note where the Servant has healed your blindness and even to go a step further and notice … Continue reading