Author Archives: Jason

John 14

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Jan. 19: John 14 In John 14, we are approaching the final hours of Jesus’ life prior to the cross. This teaching is so rich — John brings us into these intimate encounters Jesus has with His … Continue reading →

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John 13

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Jan. 18: John 13 With today’s reading, we’re right at the 5% mark in our quest to read the New Testament in 2012. I know I’ve been richly blessed by our reading so far; I can only … Continue reading →

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John 12

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jason

The first thing that strikes me as I read this chapter: what are these religious leaders / chief priests thinking? They’re worried about Lazarus’ testimony convincing people to follow Jesus. So their solution is to kill Lazarus…again. Nice move, guys. … Continue reading →

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January 2012

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jason

It’s been a while since I’ve written a “regular” blog post. Thanks to our Project 3:45, this has actually been my most prolific blogging month since October 2006 — the month that my Cardinals squeaked into the playoffs only to … Continue reading →

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John 11

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Jan. 16: John 11 John 11 stands as one of the most powerful promises in Scripture. V25-26, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever … Continue reading →

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Project 3:45: Week 3

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jason

Readings for Week 3 of Project 3:45 Monday, Jan. 16: John 11 Tuesday, Jan. 17: John 12 Wednesday, Jan. 18: John 13 Thursday, Jan. 19: John 14 Friday, Jan 20: John 15 May you be blessed richly this week as … Continue reading →

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NFL Playoff Picks, Week 2

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Jason

Okay, so I told you last week that Sunny always wears me out in these picks. Appropriately, she ran the table, winning all four games. I split, so she has a fairly insurmountable lead at this point. Sunny: 4-0 Jason: … Continue reading →

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John 10

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Jan. 13: John 10 In John 10, Jesus gives us two metaphors for understanding His role: gate and shepherd. With regard to the gate, it seems that Jesus is making a different point at first. At the … Continue reading →

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John 9

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jason

Chapter 9 brings us to a man born in blindness and his healing encounter with Jesus. Although I wouldn’t want to push the causal implications of v3, Jesus indicates that the man’s condition is occasion for God’s power to be … Continue reading →

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John 8

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Jan 11: John 8 This is probably my favorite chapter in John so far. It’s so rich with teaching: the contrast between truth and lie; the belief that Jesus is the light of the world; the hope … Continue reading →

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