Category Archives: Gospel

Acts 2

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 9: Acts 2 It’s hard to overstate the importance of Acts 2. Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law at Sinai 50 days after the Passover. And now, God bestows a new gift: the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Acts 1

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, April 6: Acts 1 Posting this a day late. It seemed odd to plow straight into Acts on Good Friday! But here we go! V1, Luke says, “I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do … Continue reading →

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Luke 24

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 5: Luke 24 The final chapter in Luke’s Gospel begins at early dawn: a new day, a new week, a new reality breaking into human history. As the sun rises, the Son rises, the dark cloud … Continue reading →

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Luke 23

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 4: Luke 23 In Luke’s retelling of the Jesus story, what is supposed to be the low point is, in reality, the climax, the culmination of prophecy and purpose regarding God’s Messiah. The chief priests and … Continue reading →

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Luke 20

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, March 30: Luke 20 Jesus’ opponents try to trip him up on matters of authority in this chapter: first on the issue of authority for His ministry; second on paying taxes to the governing authorities; finally, on … Continue reading →

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Luke 18

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 28: Luke 18 As He journeys toward Jerusalem, Jesus teaches His disciples a parable “that they ought always to pray and not lose heart” (v1). Sojourners do a lot of praying, or at least they ought … Continue reading →

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Luke 16

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 26: Luke 16 This chapter begins with a parable that is a bit more difficult to apprehend: the parable of the shrewd manager. It’s important to remember that not every action is commended in every story … Continue reading →

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Luke 15: The “Lost” Stories

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, March 23: Luke 15 This is another one of those “mountain peak” sections of Scripture, one that seems to tower over the others in terms of its resonance with us: the “Lost” parables of Luke 15. Note … Continue reading →

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Luke 11

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 19: Luke 11 I’m late making today’s post, so I’ll keep it short. By now in Luke’s Gospel, we’re accustomed to the emphasis he places on Jesus’ prayer life. So it’s no surprise that Jesus teaches … Continue reading →

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Luke 10

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, March 16: Luke 10 Luke 10 begins with Jesus commissioning 72 of His followers to move out for a time of healing and evangelism. We have probably heard His refrain many times in our lives: “The harvest … Continue reading →

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