VII.As you spend time with the Zechariah’s words today, make sure you notice how God speaks of those “God will save.” What various ways are they described? VIII.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, … Continue reading
IV.The prophet uses the image of “prisoners” several times. Notice what he tells us about these “prisoners.” V.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he,humble and … Continue reading
I.Last week we heard the prophet Zephaniah tell us to sing, shout and rejoice. This week we listen as the prophet Zechariah tells us to rejoice and shout. Why? Maybe it is because, … your king comes to you … … Continue reading
VII.Our time with Elizabeth and Zechariah comes during our season of Advent. Which seems appropriate since one of the themes associated with Advent is the dawning of … of what, a new age, the Kingdom, the birth of Jesus and … Continue reading
IV.Let’s expand our reading today to include all the words attributed to Zechariah on this occasion. V.Luke 1:57-79 (NRSVue) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the … Continue reading
I.Last week we spent time with the silent Zechariah. This week we turn to Elizabeth, listen to her and her neighbors and relatives and hear from an unsilenced Zechariah. As we spent time with this passage, let’s make sure we … Continue reading
VII.Have you ever lost your voice? Ever been at a loss for words? Reread this account keeping in mind anytime you might have not had the words you wanted. VIII.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Once when he … Continue reading
IV.Notice the exchange between Gabriel and Zechariah – Gabriel: “… Zechariah … your prayer has been heard…. “Zechariah: “How do I know this will happen? For I am old …”Gabriel: “… my words .., will be fulfilled in their time.” … Continue reading
I.Please take some time with this account. Notice all the characters mentioned. Notice what each has to say or not say. Do such interruptions while one is performing a sacred task surprise you? II.Luke 1:8-20 New Revised Standard Version Updated … Continue reading
This week’s Scripture passage –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+8%3A1-8%2C+11-17&version=NRSV VIII.Do the words of the Prophet offer you hope? Encouragement? A vision of a place, a home to get back to? IX.How does the prophet describe where the people are? How does he describe where … Continue reading