Author Archives: Jason

Hebrews 4

Reading for Tuesday, July 24: Hebrews 4 The precarious image of a young child walking on thin ice comes to mind as I read these first few chapters of Hebrews. The writer is fixated on the possibility of falling away … Continue reading

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Hebrews 3

Reading for Monday, July 23: Hebrews 3 In chapter 3, the Hebrew writer draws us in by acknowledging our shared calling, a “heavenly calling”. Moses was called by a burning bush on Mt. Horeb (Exodus 3); but in these “last … Continue reading

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Hebrews 2

Reading for Friday, July 20: Hebrews 2 Chapter 2 begins with a sober warning: “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it,” (v1). A superior covenant requires superior attention to … Continue reading

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Hebrews 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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