Author Archives: Jason

Hebrews 1

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, July 19: Hebrews 1   Hebrews could be summarized in a single word: better. The author writes to demonstrate the superiority of the New Covenant to the Old — superior in that it brings about what the … Continue reading →

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Matthew 28

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, July 18: Matthew 28   In this final chapter, Matthew’s Gospel reaches its glorious culmination: the first day of the week becomes the first day of a new reality, a new Kingdom order. Jesus walks out of … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember Vol. 18

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jason

Here are a few of the funny things Sunny told me Jackson said today: Jackson: Mom, do you know what holds our bodies together? Mom: Well, what do you think, Jackson? Jackson: Your belly button! Because it’s a button! If … Continue reading →

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Matthew 27

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, July 17: Matthew 27 It’s interesting that Matthew records how remorseful Judas was after his betrayal of Jesus. V3 says, “When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and … Continue reading →

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Matthew 26

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, July 16: Matthew 26 The plot to kill Jesus is now in full force. The chief priests and elders agree to move quietly and stealthily, avoiding an uproar among the people. Meanwhile, Jesus is anointed for His … Continue reading →

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Matthew 25

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, July 13: Matthew 25 In this chapter, Matthew offers us another teaching on the importance of readiness (the Parable of the Ten Virgins). Those who are not ready are the ones taking improper action in the parable … Continue reading →

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Matthew 24

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, July 12: Matthew 24 In Matthew 24, we come to the Olivet Discourse. Many scholars have discussed Jesus’ words here. Is He responding to both of their questions in v3? Or is He only replying to the … Continue reading →

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Matthew 23

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, July 11: Matthew 23 This chapter has to be one of the most sobering in the entire New Testament. Jesus does not mince words as He issues these woes or curses upon the religious leaders of the … Continue reading →

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Matthew 22

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, July 10: Matthew 22 One of the dimensions of Jewish Messianic expectation in the first century centered on the image of the Great Banquet. Based on Isaiah 25, the Hebrew people anticipated the Messianic age to be … Continue reading →

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Matthew 21

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, July 9: Matthew 21 Matthew 21 is such a rich chapter. We won’t be able to cover everything here, so feel free to weigh in with comments about the sections that we don’t cover here. Jesus rides … Continue reading →

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