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VII.A few days ago I asked what we might find to be the core of Ezra’s being. What do you notice in this passage? VIII.Ezra 7:1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) After this, in the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, … Continue reading
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ISSL Reflections February 13 2022 Ezra 7:1–10, 23–26 Post 2IV.Much of Ezra chapter 7 is attributed to decrees of King Artaxerxes. For instance, a few words not found in our focus reading might open our way to a few more … Continue reading
ISSL Reflections February 13 2022 Ezra 7:1–10, 23–26 Post 1I.This week we turn our attention to Ezra and the task he is given as a part of the return of the nation of Israel to their land. Others have come … Continue reading
IX.How do these commands call us to act toward our world? X.Exodus 23:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked to act as a malicious witness. You shall … Continue reading
V.Let’s pick up where we left off the other day – noting the people (individuals or groups) mentioned in this passage. VI.Exodus 23:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with … Continue reading
I.Let’s begin our reading of this passage paying attention to who is mentioned and the actions that are mentioned. II.Exodus 23:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked … Continue reading
Take time to refresh your reading of this week’s focus Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+10%3A1-12&version=NRSV V.Who or what should be at the center of our attention in Ezra 9 and 10? Ezra? When Ezra is first brought to our attention in this account … Continue reading
Here is a link to this week’s Scripture –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=NRSV IV.I asked the other day that we pay attention to the lawyer/scribe who questions Jesus. Let’s stay with that. This lawyer/scribe who asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life is directed … Continue reading
I. This week we are invited to hear Moses address the Hebrew people with a call to keep in mind the “statutes and ordinances.” First, let’s read this passage and pay attention to how many times he charges the Hebrew … Continue reading