DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS LEADING TO Sunday October 30, 2005
Monday:
Isaiah 1 Lamentations for Israel
Once again we find a prophet beginning with a long lament for the people of God. Trouble seems to be the common starting place for renewal with God’s people. Still is today.
Tuesday:
Isaiah 6 Holy, Holy, Holy
A brief chapter focusing on a dream Isaiah had where God calls him to be a prophet. In the midst of the call God forgives sin in a new way.
Wednesday:
Isaiah 9 The Messiah King
This chapter shares prophetic news of the new King. This king will be the Messiah, the Christ.
Thursday:
Isaiah 11 More About the Messiah
Further vision of the new Messiah. From a stump which appears to be dead, a new sprout appears and will rise again and offer life to the world. A passage of hope for us all.
Friday:
John 6:48-69 The Bread of Life
Jesus speaks in teachings which inform his disciples that they are to become one with him by sharing his life. The way this will happen is through sharing in the sacrament of the Eucharist or Holy Communion. In this passage Jesus does not share how this is to occur, but Jesus is clear that this sharing must occur for life to be reality for the disciples.
Saturday:
Isaiah 6:1-8 God Calls Isaiah
When we look at our lives we must reconcile ourselves to how God must surely see us. We stand before God full of sin corrupted from our perfect created self. How can we ever “go home” again? What will it take for God to love us and offer us a place in the everlasting song? This dream from Isaiah offers a vision of our lives renewed by God’s love. At the end of all this all we can do is to offer praise to God.
Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Sermon Title: “Dreams, Visions, and More”
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