Readings: Psalm 112:1-9 and Matthew 5:13-20 Reflection Questions: The heart of the Sermon on the Mount is the heart. Jesus’ teaching to his disciples revolves around Matt.5:17-20 and governs what came before and his remaining (through Matt.7:28). Jesus stands juxtaposed to the religious leaders of his day and expresses the real intent of the Law …
Readings: Psalm 15 and Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection Questions: Some of what we hear in the Beatitudes (Mt.5:1-12) is a description of the kinds people who God invites into relationship with him in his kingdom. No one is exempt from his blessing. Can you identify with any of these human conditions of body, soul and social …
Readings: Psalm 27:1, 4-9 and Matthew 4:12-23 Reflection Questions: Sit quietly turning your attention toward God; his warmth and assuring presence with you now and always.As you read and reflect on Psalm 27 notice the important questions the psalmist asks himself in v.1. In the safety of God’s presence, ask yourself: What do I fear? …
Readings: Psalm 40:1-11 and John 1:29-42 Reflection Questions: Our gospel narrative points to the striking appearance of Jesus as John the Baptist designates him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Take a few moments to pause and “Behold” Jesus as the Lamb of God. What do you see …