Week 7: November 7th – 13th
Bible Text: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11
Key Verse: Luke 5:1-11
Matthew 4:18-22 by the Sea of Galilee: Jesus sees two pairs of brothers, Peter (formally known as Simon) and Andrew and James and John. They are fishers. He calls them to follow. His call is the only reason they follow.
Mark 1:16-20 come follow me: the call to discipleship is definite and demands a response of total commitment. This was not Jesus’ first encounter with Simon and Andrew, see John 1:35-42.
Luke 5:3 sat down: the usual position for teaching. The boat provided an ideal arrangement, removed from the press of the crowd but near enough to be seen and heard.
Luke 5:11 left everything and followed him: This was not the first time these men had been with Jesus.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer & adoration:
Read through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary content:
Focus on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for History:
Reflect on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of Rest
For More Detailed Reflection Questions please check-out the link "Daily Reflection Questions" link.
Scripture descriptions are taken either in full text or edited text from “Lutheran Study Bible” from Augsburg Fortress.
