Author Archives: Jason

Acts 19

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, May 2: Acts 19 Paul encounters some disciples in Ephesus, believers who have received John’s baptism but who lack the Holy Spirit. These “irregular” disciples are incorporated into the body — baptized in the name of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Acts 18

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, May 1: Acts 18 Acts 18 highlights Paul’s continued missionary travels. But I want to focus on the last part of the chapter that deals with Apollos and the correction he receives from Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollos … Continue reading →

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Acts 17

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 30: Acts 17 Acts 17 gives us insight into Paul’s missionary strategy. As he passes through Thessalonica, Paul goes to the local synagogue for three consecutive Sabbaths to preach Jesus as the Messiah. “He reasoned with … Continue reading →

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Acts 16

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, April 27: Acts 16 An interesting development occurs in the early verses of ch16: Paul comes across Timothy, a disciple of Jesus with a Jewish mother and a Greek father. Paul circumcises Timothy “because of the Jews … Continue reading →

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Acts 15

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 26: Acts 15 Acts 15 is another landmark chapter in our reading this year. This chapter describes the resolution to a tremendous controversy in the early church: the inclusion of the Gentile believers. All the major … Continue reading →

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Acts 14

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 25: Acts 14 You can’t help but appreciate the risks Paul and Barnabas are willing to take for the sake of the Gospel. At every turn, people are opposing them, stirring up the crowds against them, … Continue reading →

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2012 MLB Preview: NL West

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jason

Here’s my final division preview. I think this is an incredibly difficult division to handicap. Each of these teams has considerable strengths, but there isn’t a complete team to be found here, in my opinion. It should make for an … Continue reading →

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2012 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jason

It’s been a few weeks since I picked up my MLB Predictions. (A major school project and moving to a new house has occupied a lot of my time lately.) But I want to pick up here with the AL … Continue reading →

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Acts 13

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 24: Acts 13 The chapter begins with Paul and Barnabas setting out on their initial missionary journey. The church at Antioch is worshipping and fasting – two compatible components of their lives. And this provides the … Continue reading →

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Acts 12

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 23: Acts 12 I apologize for running so late this week. Major paper was due, moved out of one house, into another, and closed on the house we sold yesterday. Time to get caught up. The … Continue reading →

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