VII.As we give this passage our attention today, let’s walk with Peter and John to afternoon prayers at the Temple. Try putting yourself alongside them and pay attention to who you see, what you and Peter and John talk about … Continue reading
VII.In the previous post, I asked you to think about sacred places. Those places that seem to draw you closer to God than perhaps other places. As you return to this week’s focus passage think about what it might mean … Continue reading
IV.As we return to our hearing of this passage, notice verses 15-16, “Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I have chosen and consecrated this house … Continue reading
I.Notice anything familiar? This passage contains as verse 14, “…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their … Continue reading
VII.Let’s listen again as the Spirit tells of the beauty and the magnificence of the New Jerusalem. As you take in the picture set before us, think about how there being “no temple in the city” fits into the magnificence … Continue reading
I.Now we come to one of the great visions in Revelation – “And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me … “ Spend time today with this vision. Notice the details. And … Continue reading
VII.Have you ever experienced anything similar to what this passage describes in gatherings and/or worship in your faith community? VIII.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province … Continue reading
IV.As you read this passage can you see and hear their joy? V.Ezra 6:13-22 (New Revised Standard Version) Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates … Continue reading
I.Here we read, “They finished their building … celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy…. [they] kept the passover … with joy they celebrated.” As you read this passage, notice what brings joy to these folk, and … Continue reading
IV.As your read this Scripture passage, notice what is “brought back to the temple” and to Jerusalem. V.Ezra 6:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) Then King Darius made a decree, and they searched the archives where the documents were stored in … Continue reading