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VII.In this song of Moses and Miriam we have only the lyrics. It would be interesting to know the melody that was partnered with it As you spend time with this song once again, consider how you would sing it. … Continue reading
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IV.We are thinking today about singing and worship. Why do you think Moses and Miriam and the Israelites were moved to sing and not just “talk about” their experience of God’s deliverance? V.Exodus 15:1–3, 11–13, 17–18, 20–21 (NRSVue) Then Moses … Continue reading
VII.What do you think it means that in the details Josiah gives to the Priests, the Levites and the people for keeping the Passover he includes the phrase “… sanctify yourselves…”? As you spend time with this passage once again, … Continue reading
IV.Our focus passage recalls the Passover celebration being reestablished in the community of Israel. As you read this passage, notice the preparations taken for the Passover. V.2 Chronicles 35:1-6, 16-19 (NRSVue) Josiah kept a Passover to the Lord in Jerusalem; … Continue reading
IV.Let’s notice today three sides of this account – King Nebuchadnezzar who wants (actually commands) obedience and worship; The “certain Chaldeans” (Daniel 3:8-9, 12) who denounced the three Jewish men for their failure to obey and worship the King despite … Continue reading
I.To understand some of what leads to such rage on the part of King Nebuchadnezzar, let me zero in on a couple of items preceding this week’s focus passage. King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits … Continue reading
I.In this passage we hear from Jahaziel, a Levite (and probably deserving the title “prophet” also), and King Johoshaphat. The King tells the people, “Believe in the Lord your God and you will be established; believe his prophets and you … Continue reading
IV.Notice who has questions, who is frightened, who has answers, who is willing to travel in search of one who is due homage, who pays attention to stars, ancient writings, and dreams, and who finds joy. V.Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSVue) In … Continue reading
IV.After your initial reading (probably a re-reading) of this passage what freedoms do you hear Paul mention or imply? V.1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 (NRSVue) “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all … Continue reading
IV.What have you noticed about the Ethiopian? What stands out to you? V.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to … Continue reading