Author Archives: Jason

MLB Notebook: Sept. 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jason

I’m taking a little time today to write a bit more about the MLB season that’s quickly drawing to a close. It’s been quite a season so far: we have an league-leading batter suspended for PEDs; a potential Cy Young … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 9

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Sept 6: 1 Cor 9 Paul defends his apostleship and ministry at the outset of 1 Cor 9, boasting that the Corinthian church is the result of his work in the Lord (v1). Others appear to be … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 8

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Sept. 5: 1 Cor 8 Paul turns his attention to another pressing matter in Corinth: food sacrificed to idols. Is this behavior permissible or not? Paul begins by affirming the Jewish monotheistic tradition: “We know that an … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 4: 1 Cor 7 With 1 Cor 7, Paul turns his attention to matters that the Corinthians have asked about, in particular the issue of marriage. Paul gives a wide range of teaching on the subject, … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 6

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 3: 1 Cor 6 Paul’s comments in this section of the letter indicate even deeper struggles in the Corinthian church. The matter of lawsuits against fellow believers leads Paul to make some interesting theological statements here. … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 5

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 31: 1 Cor 5 1 Corinthians 5 is considered one of those “hard teachings” in the New Testament. Paul addresses one of the proofs of the lack of spiritual maturity among the Corinthian believers: “It is … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 4

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 30: 1 Cor 4 In our human weakness, we are incapable of realizing the “mysteries” of God (v1), but this is where the Gospel intersects our lives. The Gospel is completely God’s initiative, His revelation of … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 3

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 29: 1 Cor 3 With the cross set before them, Paul is now ready to delve into some of the issues plaguing the Christians in Corinth. They have not attained the level of maturity befitting the … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 2

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 28: 1 Cor 2 Paul continues to hammer away at the centrality of the cross: “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified,” (v2). This is more than a template … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 1

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Aug 27: 1 Cor 1 Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians in a fascinating way: he addresses these believers as those “called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the … Continue reading →

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