Category Archives: God

Matthew 1

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jason

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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God Has Been Gracious

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jason

5 years ago, I had no idea what God was about to do. Sure, I knew we were about to go to the hospital and that we’d be welcoming our youngest child, a son, into the world. But I had … Continue reading →

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James 4

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 7: James 4 At one level, James is an economist. He writes in James 4 about an economy of deficiency at work in each of us. The cause of our quarreling and bickering and warring — … Continue reading →

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2 John

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, May 31: 2 John John writes this short epistle with many of his favorite themes in mind: the command to love one another, to live in obedience as an extension of this love, and to remain on … Continue reading →

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1 John 5

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

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 4

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, May 29: 1 John 4 The NT issues several warnings about false prophets (Matt. 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22; 2 Pet. 2:1) and John expresses a similar sentiment to his audience. The Christian response, in light of the … Continue reading →

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1 John 2

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jason

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 3

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, May 18: Galatians 3 “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?” These are the words that Paul uses as he begins his personal appeal to the Galatian Christians. Paul’s not playing nice here. You can hear the … Continue reading →

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Acts 22

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, May 7: Acts 22 Acts 22 follows Paul as he tells his conversion story. Paul testifies to the power of Jesus at work in his life. I’m reminded that the greatest sermon we preach is the life … 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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