I.In almost the last sentence of this week’s focus passage tells a young minister to “Declare … exhort … and reprove…” As you spend time with this passage, what do you find that Paul “declares”? II.Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 (NRSVue) Paul, … Continue reading
IV.Paul told the church at Rome, “resolve … never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother or sister.” Hold that thought in mind as you read this passage. V.Romans 14:10-23 (NRSVue) Why do you … Continue reading
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
VII.As you have read this passage did you notice, “You are my witnesses, says the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen so that …”? So who are we? So what follows if we are chosen servants? As you … Continue reading
IV.As you listen to both the words of the servant and the words of The Lord do you find anything in the spirit and work of the servant you can identify with? V.Isaiah 49:1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) Listen to … Continue reading
I.Last week we ended our reflections on Isaiah 47:1-25 asking if Isaiah offered any hope. With that thought still before us let’s listen to Isaiah once again and pay attention for any and all words of hope he offers. II.Isaiah … Continue reading
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
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
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
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