Suggested Kaleidoscope Bible Study Reflection Questions with Photolanguage photographs
Questions for July/August, 2010
As we began a new lectionary cycle this past Advent, the Kaleidoscope Institute was approaching its third birthday. That means we have gone through a three-year cycle of studying the Gospel lessons. Starting this past December, we have invited our readers to begin a new cycle of studying the Hebrew Scripture lesson for the next three years. If readers want to stay with the Gospel lesson, they can go to our newsletter archives. For questions tied to the Gospel for Year C, review our 2006 newsletters for lessons and suggested questions.
We suggest that you study one of the lectionary texts one week ahead. For example, for the week of July 19–24, study the text for July 25. This way, the participants will go to church on Sunday having al- ready listened and reflected on one of the readings for that Sunday.
These questions are suggestions only. As a leader of the Kaleidoscope Bible Study process, you need to keep the theme of the biblical text and the context of the participants in mind as you determine what is the most appropriate reflection question for your group.
Questions provided by Lucky Lynch.
Photolanguage photographs by Lucía Maldonado-Medina.
July 4• Proper 9 • Isaiah 66:10–14
- What does this passage teach us about how to live and appreciate the abundant blessings of our land?
July 11 •Proper 10 • Deuteronomy 30:9–14
- How do you keep focused on God’s commands amid thousands of daily distractions?
July 18 •Proper 11 • Genesis 18:1–10a
- How are you inspired by Abraham in this reading?
July 25 •Proper 12 • Genesis 18:20–33
- What does this passage teach us about making faithful decisions?
August 1 •Proper 13 • Ecclesiastes 1:12–14, 2:18–23
- As you reflect on your own experiences and this passage, what are you called to release in order to be faithful to God?
August 8 •Proper 14 • Genesis 15:1–6
- What does this passage teach us about what is needed to lead efforts that promote peace?
August 15 •Proper 15 • Jeremiah 23:23-29
- What strengthens the faithful to resist the false prophets of our day?
August 22•Proper 16 • Isaiah 28: 14–22
- What is required by those who love God?
August 29•Proper 17 • Ecclesiastes 10: (7–11) 12–18
- According to this passage, what behaviors and qualities of leadership should be cultivated and valued in our faith communities?
