ISSL Reflections February 12 2023 2 Timothy 1:3–14 Post 1

I.“… when I remember … I am reminded … I remind you …” (2 Timothy 1:3, 5, 6) So our friend Paul is taking a trip down “memory lane.” Some folk take those kinds of trips to remember what they … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 24 2022 John 11:17–27, 38–44 Post 2

IV.I suspect when we think about Lazarus and Martha as we encounter them here, our mind (and maybe heart) goes to Lazarus leaving the tomb. That doesn’t surprise us, does it? And I guess we think about the joy such … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 27 2022 Job 19:19-27; 42:1–6, Post 3

VIII.As we reflect on our two focus Scripture passages for this week, hold these two statements of Job in mind         “… I know that my Redeemer lives …” Job 19:25        “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 27 2022 Job 19:19-27; 42:1–6, Post 2

V.As we return to Job’s words, I wonder what we should make of his statement – “… therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” (Job 42:6) VI.Job 19:19-27 (New Revised Standard Version) All my intimate friends abhor … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 27 2022 Job 19:19-27; 42:1–6, Post 1

I.When I started this project of sharing prompts for reflections, I elected to follow the Scripture passages selected for the International Sunday School Lesson series (also referred to as the Uniform Series). While it is not used by as many … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 20 2022 Job 8:1–10, 20–22 Post 3

VIII.Let’s read Bildad’s words again. After you read them, give some thought to how and where you might have heard any echoes of these words. IX.Job 8:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:“How long will you say … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 20 2022 Job 8:1–10, 20–22 Post 2

IV.Let’s pick up with the question about Bildad we left with the other day – “What kind of friend is he?” V.Job 8:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:“How long will you say these things,and the words … Continue reading