Sunday, January 22, 2012
Week 15
Bible Text: Luke 15:1-32
Key Verse: Luke 15:31-32
Luke 15:2 the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling: the Pharisees are not happy that Jesus draws crowds of tax collectors and sinners.
Luke 15:4-7 which are you: the answer to Jesus' question is that no one would do this. Sheep left unattended in the wilderness could scatter and be attacked and eaten by wild animals. This shepherd will do anything to bring one sheep home.
Luke 15:8-10 ten silver coins: these coins are drachmas, each worth about one day's wage. Even if these are the only coins she has, could a women in the ancient world set aside all other tasks to look for one lost coin? The answer is "no". This women will do anything to find one lost coin.
Luke 15:12 share the property: in Jewish families, sons inherited goods and property from their fathers, with the oldest son generally receiving a larger share. The inheritance was usually divided only after the death of the father, so the younger son's request is unusual.
Luke 15:17 when he came to himself: this phrase does not necessarily imply that the son repents. He does not think about how he has wronged his father - that comes later, perhaps in 15:21. Literally, his first thought is, "How many of the hired workers of my father have too much bread?"
Luke 15:32 this brother of yours was dead: this statement might be like one person cutting off a relationship with another by saying, "you are dead to me". It could also mean that the son, who was starving even before he started to return home, looked like a dead person when he arrived home.
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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.
