Reading: Genesis 11:1-9 and Matthew 6:25-34 In this week’s readings there are two different building projects depicted, two different kingdoms being built. The plain in the land of Shinar is the bedrock for what would become Babylon (Gen.11:1; Daniel 1:2). From Gen.11:1-9 and Matt. 6:25-34, what do you hear, what do you understand, what differences …
Reading: Genesis 8:1, 15-17a, 20-22, 9:1, 11-17 and Matthew 26:26-29 Continuing our journey in the story of the Flood, Noah and God’s interaction with humanity and creation, spend moments reading this week’s passage in Genesis. What captures your attention? Or captures your heart? Pause to give thanks, ask questions, or name your concerns as you …
Reading: Genesis 6:5-8, 9-14a, 17-19, 22 and Matthew 24:36-44 Take a few moments to ask God to open your heart to his abiding word, “to see wonders things” (Ps.119:18). As you read, listen intently to the story of Noah. This narrative is more than a Sunday school flannel-graph board or child’s ark and animals play-set. …
Reading: Genesis 4:1-16 and Matthew 18:21-33 We’ve exited Eden. The journey of humanity begins with a trajectory of choices and temptations: to return to God in relational dependence for life and sheltering love or to live autonomously making our own way in the world. The narrative of Cain and Abel evocatively showcases the challenges humanity …