Category Archives: Faith

Matthew 6

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

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 2

Reading for Tuesday, June 12: Matthew 2 In Matthew’s Gospel account, he frames the story in such way as to parallel Jesus’ early life with the story of Israel, particularly the Exodus story. Jesus’ birth draws the attention of Herod, … Continue reading

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Matthew 1

Reading for Monday, June 11: Matthew 1 Matthew’s Gospel begins with the birth of Jesus, preceded by a typical Ancient Near-Eastern genealogy. While we’re tempted to skip through this list of names, this would’ve been very important in Matthew’s time … Continue reading

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James 2

Reading for Tuesday, June 5: James 2 James helps to fit us with the proper lenses we need to see clearly. This stands behind the command against showing favoritism. Things aren’t always as they seem. “Has not God chosen those … Continue reading

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James 1

Reading for Monday, June 4: James 1 We now turn to the writing of James, the oldest brother of Jesus. James writes perhaps the most practical letter in the NT, addressed to “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,” (v1), … Continue reading

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1 John 5

Reading for Wednesday, May 30: 1 John 5 After establishing the Christian ethic of love born from the character of God, John closes out his epistle on a high note with language of victory and life. V4-5, “…for everyone born … Continue reading

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1 John 2

Reading for Friday, May 25: 1 John 2 John says he writes to keep his readers from sin (v1), but also to speak a word about our advocate against sin – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, whose atoning sacrifice cleanses … Continue reading

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Galatians 5

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” — Gal. 5.1 With this landmark verse, Paul lays out a concise definition of the Gospel-life. Christ’s life, death, and … Continue reading

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Galatians 4

Reading for Monday, May 21: Galatians 4 After making an appeal based on his authority as an apostle (1:11ff), Paul has also appealed to the Galatians’ experience of the Gospel (3:1ff) as well as the textual example of Abraham’s justification … Continue reading

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