Category Archives: God

Ephesians 6: The Armor of God

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 6: Eph 6 In this final chapter of Ephesians, Paul continues to talk about the concrete realities of the Christian life. Children live in obedience to their parents; fathers embrace their role as teachers and disciplinarians; … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 2: God’s Workmanship

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 31: Eph 2 “And you were dead…But God…made us alive together with Christ,” (v1, 4). Paul begins with our experience prior to knowing Christ: we were dead, entangled in sin, enslaved to the prince of the … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 1: In Christ

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 30: Eph 1 John McKay has said, “This letter is pure music, truth that sings, doctrine set to music.” There is an undeniable lyrical quality to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. And as we’ll see in … Continue reading →

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Mark 9

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Oct 18: Mark 9 In the Transfiguration, the future intersects the present. We see a glimpse of Christ in His ultimate glory, illuminated in power and flanked by Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 10

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Oct 1: 2 Cor 10 As Paul defends his ministry in ch10, he reminds us of a critical issue: “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 9: Praise Be To God For His Indescribable Gift!

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Sept 28: 2 Cor 9 Paul continues his thought re: giving. He is still encouraging the Corinthians, this time to be ready to contribute as these workers are coming to them (v5). And he underscores a key … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 1

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 18: 2 Cor 1 I’ve used Paul’s description of God as “the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” (v3) many times over the years. Paul identifies God as the eternal source of encouragement … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 13: The Greatest of These

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

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Over the years, I’ve developed my own working theology of Paul’s discourse on love found in 1 Cor. 13. I’ve used this material in sermons, in premarital counseling, and in conversation with good…

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1 Timothy 4

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug. 22: 1 Tim. 4 Several of our readings this year have reinforced the idea of “falling away”. Paul’s reflections at the beginning of 1 Timothy 4 is another such passage. Paul reminds Timothy of the Spirit’s … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 1

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 17: 1 Timothy 1 I’ve never noticed until today the way Paul begins his letter to Timothy: “Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior,” (v1). This tells us a lot about … Continue reading →

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