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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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1 Timothy 6

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 24: 1 Timothy 6 Paul’s mentorship of the young Timothy is an instructive model for our day. Paul just pours himself into Timothy, instructing him and guiding him away from controversy and deeper into a ministry … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 5

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug. 23: 1 Tim. 5 Although Timothy is not to let any one despise him for his youth (4:12), he is still commanded to approach his elders in a spirit of respect and love. “Do not rebuke … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 4

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug. 22: 1 Tim. 4 Several of our readings this year have reinforced the idea of “falling away”. Paul’s reflections at the beginning of 1 Timothy 4 is another such passage. Paul reminds Timothy of the Spirit’s … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 3

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, August 21: 1 Timothy 3   In this chapter, Paul spells out qualifications for church leaders: elders and deacons. It’s interesting that Scripture lays out the qualifications for these men, but no qualifications for “ministers”, at least … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 2

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, August 20: 1 Timothy 2 Paul begins with an encouragement to prayer, which is something you’d probably expect to find in the Bible. What’s interesting is his emphasis on praying for “all people”, particularly ruling authorities. “First … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 1

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 17: 1 Timothy 1 I’ve never noticed until today the way Paul begins his letter to Timothy: “Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior,” (v1). This tells us a lot about … Continue reading →

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