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 Re: Reading the Weekly Lessons for Lent 2 - 17 February 2008 
 
 
david
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Re: Reading the Weekly Lessons for Lent 2 - 17 February 2008
Posted: 11 Feb 08 7:44 AM (United States)
  
Sorry for the spotty updates on this page. We'll try to be more faithful during these weeks leading to Easter. And we invite you to begin by looking at the readings appointed for this coming Sunday, February 17...the Second Sunday in Lent.
  • Genesis 12:1-4a. The Lord calls Abram to a new challenge and a new covenant. Note the three promises which God makes...people, place and purpose. How well have God's people received those promises over the centuries? How are they still applicable in this day and age...or are they?
  • Romans 4:1-5, 13-17. It's Abraham (Abram) again...but this time as an example of righteousness through faith (according to Paul). This is classic Lutheran theological ground. What does it say about the relationship between our works/our assent and God's gift of mercy and salvation?
  • John 3:1-17. Sure...everyone knows at least the next to last verse in this passage. But take time to read the entire passage for the sake of context. Do you remember Nicodemus? Where else does he show up in the Biblical story? Does he ever "get it?" Not also the reference to the lifting up of the Son of Man and its relationship to Israel's time in the wilderness. How does looking up to Christ on the cross benefit us? Finally...what is the scope of God's intention here? Who or what all is to be saved through Christ?
Enjoy your reading and your study. Feel free to email any questions or reactions you have to these texts and questions. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Church!
Pr. David
 
 
david
52 posts
Re: Reading the Weekly Lessons for Lent 2 - 17 February 2008
Posted: 11 Feb 08 7:48 AM (United States)
  
Sorry for the spotty updates on this page. We'll try to be more faithful during these weeks leading to Easter. And we invite you to begin by looking at the readings appointed for this coming Sunday, February 17...the Second Sunday in Lent.
  • Genesis 12:1-4a. The Lord calls Abram to a new challenge and a new covenant. Note the three promises which God makes...people, place and purpose. How well have God's people received those promises over the centuries? How are they still applicable in this day and age...or are they?
  • Romans 4:1-5, 13-17. It's Abraham (Abram) again...but this time as an example of righteousness through faith (according to Paul). This is classic Lutheran theological ground. What does it say about the relationship between our works/our assent and God's gift of mercy and salvation?
  • John 3:1-17. Sure...everyone knows at least the next to last verse in this passage. But take time to read the entire passage for the sake of context. Do you remember Nicodemus? Where else does he show up in the Biblical story? Does he ever "get it?" Not also the reference to the lifting up of the Son of Man and its relationship to Israel's time in the wilderness. How does looking up to Christ on the cross benefit us? Finally...what is the scope of God's intention here? Who or what all is to be saved through Christ?
Enjoy your reading and your study. Feel free to email any questions or reactions you have to these texts and questions. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in Church!
Pr. David
 
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