ISSL Reflections September 24 2023 John 8:1–11, 56–59 Post 3

VII.Let’s read again this week’s Scripture focus. As you read it, what do you notice about those who seem eager to stone another, and what do you notice about Jesus? VIII.John 8:1-11, 56-59 (NRSVue) … Jesus went to the Mount … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 12 2023 Matthew 18:1–9 Post 3

VII. “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? What do you find out about “greatness” and the “kingdom of heaven” in your reading of these three paragraphs? Let me encourage you to spend time with this passage again, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 12 2023 Matthew 18:1–9 Post 2

IV.As we return to these paragraphs today, take some time to slowly and meditatively read them. Then pause for a moment and rest in that reading and hearing the words of Jesus. Now, let’s reread the first two paragraphs again … Continue reading

ISSL December 18 2022 Luke 3:2–18 Post 1

I.As you read this passage take note of where John the Baptizer was, who was coming to hear him, and where did they come from, and why did they come.II.Luke 3:2-18 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) … during the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 6 2022 2 Samuel 12:1–9, 13–15 Post 3

VII.Where do you find the strongest emotions of the people in this passage? What in the passage brings the strongest emotions for you? VIII.2 Samuel 12:1-9 (New Revised Standard Version) … and the Lord sent Nathan to David. He came … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 17, 2021, Mark 2:1-12 Post 2

You can refresh your view of the scene at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%202%3A1-12&version=NRSV,NABRE IV.Where do you find yourself in this scene? What group of folk do you most identify with? The people spreading the news that Jesus was “at home”?The crowd at the … Continue reading