November 4, 2018, Lectionary
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There's a lot of turning and returning in the first chapter of Ruth, signaling reversal as a primary theme of this story. The Hebrew word for "turn" is also translated "repent." Ruth 1:1-18
I'm older now; some of my family and friends have died. Helps me understand Psalm146 about not trusting in mortal humans more than in God.
Jesus is more to be clung to and more effective toward a clean conscience than all the holy places, things, or actions that I could imagine. Hebrews 9:11-14
Pondering why Jesus only here spoke, and only Mark recorded, the first part of the famous Jewish Shema, "Hear O Israel. . . ," making this story longer in Mark than in any other Gospel. Mark 12:28-34
Thoughts about Listening
Deciding to keep my talk about my story and not someone else's was a big and beneficial turnaround in my communication style. Ruth 1:1-18
Let us use our breath in uplifting ways, while we have it. Psalm 146
Maintaining a clean conscience is a huge step toward authentic communication. Hebrews 9:11-14
Whole heartedness, whole person present, an important part of listening. Mark 12:28-34
Bible Reading Group Study Guide
1. Is there someone whose presence you miss, whose life you remember? Find someone who will listen as you remember.
2. Read or listen to Ruth 1:1-18. “Bethlehem” means “house of bread”; why did the family move away? Who died while they were away? How did Naomi say Ruth and Orpah had treated their husbands and herself, their mother-in-law. Describe the feelings of each of these three.
3. Read or listen to Psalm 146. What did the psalmist say she or he would do as long as he or she lives? Why?
4. Read or listen to Hebrews 9:11-14. Death and drudge is not our inheritance in Christ. Tell your group what difference Jesus Christ makes in your life and hopefulness.
5. Read or listen to Mark 12:28-34. Find and read the writings as Jesus quoted them from Moses: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:18. How did the scribe rephrase what Jesus said? What was Jesus’ response and the crowds’ response? What do you think they meant? What do those responses mean in your life today?
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1. ¿Hay alguien cuya presencia extraña, cuya vida recuerde? Encuentre a alguien que escuche sus recuerdos.
2. Leer o escuchar Ruth 1: 1-18. "Belén" significa "casa de pan"; ¿Por qué se fue la familia? ¿Quién murió mientras estaban lejos? ¿Cómo dijo Noemí que Rut y Orfa habían tratado a sus esposos y a ella misma, a su suegra? Describe los sentimientos de cada uno de estos tres.
3. Leer o escuchar el Salmo 146. ¿Qué dijo el salmista que haría mientras él o ella vivieran? ¿Por qué?
4. Leer o escuchar Hebreos 9: 11-14. La muerte y el ser esclavos no son nuestra herencia en Cristo. Dígale a su grupo qué diferencia hace Jesucristo en su vida dando esperanza.
5. Leer o escuchar Marcos 12: 28-34. Encuentre y lea los escritos que Jesús citó de Moisés: Deuteronomio 6: 4-5; Levítico 19:18. ¿Cómo reformuló el escriba lo que Jesús dijo? ¿Cuál fue la respuesta de Jesús y la respuesta de la multitud? ¿Qué cree que significaban? ¿Hoy, qué significan esas respuestas en su vida?