Category Archives: Gospel

Luke 9: The Cost of Discipleship

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, March 15: Luke 9 Luke 9 is really a pivot point in Luke’s Gospel. We find Jesus doing many of the same things Luke has already recorded: teaching, healing, casting out demons, performing miracles. But we also … Continue reading →

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Luke 8

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 14: Luke 8 The theme of this great chapter is the power of the Word of God for those who believe. Luke records one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, the teaching of the sower and the … Continue reading →

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Luke 7

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, March 13: Luke 7 This chapter has several key episodes: Jesus’ healing the centurion’s servant; raising a widow’s son; forgiving a sinful woman in the home of a Pharisee. But each of these episodes involves an “outsider” … Continue reading →

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Luke 6

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 12: Luke 6 Chapter 6 opens with Jesus in conflict with the Pharisees over Sabbath-keeping. It’s often easy to paint the Pharisees as strict legalists, the Torah watchdogs who want to murder Jesus for His less … Continue reading →

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Luke 3

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 7: Luke 3 This chapter focuses in on the ministry of John the Baptist. John’s central message: “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance,” (v8). Luke associates John’s ministry with the fulfillment of Isaiah 40, “the voice … Continue reading →

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Luke 2

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, March 6: Luke 2 I apologize again for posting this so late today. The past few days have been filled with a lot of pain for a lot of people I know. But I’m thankful for the … Continue reading →

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Luke 1

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 5: Luke 1 Luke’s Gospel is a Gospel for the underdog: the downtrodden, the poor, Gentiles, women…all were considered second class citizens in the ancient world and each of them are recipients of the Good News … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 22: 1 Peter 1 Today we start a new study of 1 Peter that will take us into next week. Peter seems to be writing to encourage Christians who are discouraged by their suffering. He emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Romans 8: Spirit Over Flesh

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 9: Romans 8 We could probably spend a whole month talking about all the encouraging truths Paul lays out for us in this great chapter. With yesterday’s study in mind, I think ch8 flows naturally out … Continue reading →

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Romans 7: Law vs. Spirit

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 8: Romans 7 It would be easy to assume that Paul has a negative view of the OT Law based on some of his writings (especially Galatians!). I think we have to remember that Paul is … Continue reading →

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