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Matthew 13

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 27: Matthew 13 Matthew 13 could be called the chapter of parables. The longest of these parables is the parable of the sower. Not only does Jesus teach this parable publicly, but Matthew records some “behind … Continue reading →

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Matthew 12

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 26: Matthew 12 Matthew 12 finds Jesus in conflict with the religious leaders of his day. Perturbed that His disciples pick grain and eat on the Sabbath, the Pharisees press Jesus for an explanation of this … Continue reading →

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Matthew 11

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 25: Matthew 11 In Matthew 11, John the Baptist asks an interesting question, one that belies his expectation of the Messiah: “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” It … Continue reading →

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Matthew 10

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 22: Matthew 10 For today’s reading, I thought I’d open it up to you to share your thoughts on a few specific verses in this chapter: – v7, “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom … Continue reading →

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Matthew 9

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 21: Matthew 9 The healing stories recorded in ch9 point to a deeper restoration. The paralytic, prior to his physical healing, is told “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven,” (v2). The woman with the bleeding … Continue reading →

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Matthew 8

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 20: Matthew 8 Jesus’ power is on full display here in ch8. After 3 chapters of teaching, Matthew peppers us with stories of miraculous healing. We’re introduced to the leper who asks, “Lord, if you are … Continue reading →

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Matthew 7

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 19, 2012: Matthew 7 “Judge not, that you not be judged.” This is probably the most mis-quoted passage in the New Testament. It’s used as a polemic against any kind of judgmental language that one finds … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 18: Matthew 6 Upon careful reading, you realize the assumptions Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount. “When you give to the needy,” (v2); “when you pray,” (v5); “when you fast,” (v16). Jesus assumes that … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 15: Matthew 5 Now we turn to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ invitation into the Kingdom of God. In these powerful words, Jesus gives us insight into what a life of repentance looks like in … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 14: Matthew 4 In the desert, Jesus experiences temptation. The imagery is familiar: the wilderness provided the context for Israel’s great temptation with idolatry during the Exodus. But where Israel fails, Jesus will succeed, relying on … Continue reading →

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