Tag: questions about the Bible
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Reflecting on Exodus 2 1-10 – and our texts in general
a whole lot of questions – basic ones – for future reference
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Reflecting on Ezra 6 1-12
How would we describe what is “going on” in Ezra 6:1-12, the text we are studying for Sunday, March 13? That is, do we describe this as the action being taken by an emperor? And if so, can we tell what moves this emperor to act this way, or do we have some idea about…
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Reflecting on Mark 10 46-52
Does Blind Bartimaeus model for us how we ourselves ought to respond to Jesus? We could ask ourselves this, as we’re studying the story of his healing in Mark 10:46-52 for Sunday, September 19. [Some notes on the text are here.] Here are a couple more questions we might want to think about or discuss…
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Reflecting on Nehemiah 2 11-20
We are studying Nehemiah 2:11-20 for Sunday, April 18. This is a key part of the story of Nehemiah’s leadership in rebuilding the ruined walls of Jerusalem in 445 BCE. [My notes on this text are here.] Here are some questions we might want to consider in our study of the text: How would we…
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Reflecting on John 4 25-42
We are studying John 4:25-42 for Sunday, February 7. This is the second in a series of five studies of New Testament women who do significant ministry. [A few notes on these texts are here.] Here are a few questions that might help us reflect on what this text means for us: What do we…
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Reflecting on Luke 2 36-38 / Acts 2 16-21 / Acts 21 8-9
We are studying three short New Testament texts that specifically mention women’s prophetic gifts – Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:16-21, and Acts 21:8-9 – for Sunday, January 30. [A few notes on these texts are here.] Here are some questions we might want to reflect on, or discuss: All of these texts mention prophecy; Anna is…
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Reflecting on John 17 14-24
For Sunday, January 24, we are studying a portion of Jesus’s “great High Priestly Prayer,” as our former pastor used to refer to it, John 17:14-24. [Here are some notes on the text – not enough, probably.] Here are a few questions we might want to consider or discuss: But first, a couple of thoughts.…
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – 1 Samuel 18 1-5 & 19 1-7
We are studying 1 Samuel 18:1-5 and 1 Samuel 19:1-7 for Sunday, August 4. These are two short texts that describe the legendary friendship between Jonathan and David. [My notes on the text are here.] Here are a few questions about the text that we might want to reflect on before class or discuss in…
Matters of Interpretation 