May 6, 2018, Lectionary
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When the gift was extended to those not considered privileged, Peter was surprised and then stepped right into celebrating the good that came to others. Acts 10:44-48
Calling for the vengeance of God on someone oppressing me means that others might be calling for the same thing on me for oppressing them. I choose to trust the vengeance of God even when falling on me. Psalm 94
Will not he who made the ear listen? Psalm 94
"We know we love humans when we love God and keep God's commandments." John is known for interesting/puzzling turns of phrases. 1 John 5:1-5
"This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full." John 15:9-17
Thoughts about Listening
When good fortune comes to another, let us celebrate together. Acts 10:44-48
Use it or lose it. Exercise your listening powers today. Psalm 94
Get it clearly in mind, positive, detailed, and celebratable -- the breakthrough you want today. 1 John 5:1-5
To love, give the gift of free listening. John 15:9-17
Bible Reading Group Homework
1. When were you listened to with the kind of love that made a difference in your life? Tell about the experience.
2. Read or listen to Acts 10:44-48. Scan or read all of chapters 10 and 11 to get the full story of the breaking down by God of racial prejudices. List all the people who had prejudice and tell what God did about each.
3. Read or listen to Psalm 94. How do you feel about calling on the vengeance of God toward someone who is oppressing you? How do you feel about it if it’s someone else calling on the vengeance of God toward you? Is David’s use of such language helpful or not?
4. Read or listen to 1 John 5:1-5. What do you think love to fellow humans has to do with keeping the commandments of God? What are the benefits John cites for doing this?
5. Read or listen to John 15:9-17. Use the same discussion starters as in Number 4 above. After pondering together for a bit, describe what you think this love toward one another would look like. Draw, paint, poeticize, sing, or dance about this love. Then read the passage aloud together, listening kindly to each other’s voices.
1. ¿Cuándo fue escuchado con ese tipo de amor que marcó la diferencia en su vida? Cuente sobre esa experiencia.
2. Leer o escuchar Hechos 10: 44-48. Revise o lea los capítulos completos 10 y 11 para obtener la historia completa de la ruptura de los prejuicios raciales por parte de Dios. Haga una lista de todas las personas que tuvieron prejuicios y cuente lo que Dios hizo con cada uno.
3. Leer o escuchar el Salmo 94. ¿Cómo se siente al invocar la venganza de Dios hacia alguien que lo oprime? ¿Cómo se siente al respecto si alguien más invoca la venganza de Dios hacia usted? ¿El uso de tal lenguaje por parte de David, es útil o no?
4. Leer o escuchar 1 Juan 5: 1-5. ¿Qué cree que el amor a otros humanos tiene que ver con guardar los mandamientos de Dios? ¿Cuáles son los beneficios que cita Juan por hacer esto?
5. Leer o escuchar Juan 15: 9-17. Use los mismos temas de discusión que en el número 4 de arriba. Después de meditar juntos por un momento, describa cómo se vería este amor mutuo. Dibuje, pinte, haga una poesía, cante o baile sobre este amor. Luego lea el pasaje en voz alta, escuchando amablemente las voces de los demás.