Category Archives: Jesus

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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Colossians 2

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 14: Colossians 2 Paul writes these believers to counter a prevailing heresy, some sort of divergent teaching that runs contrary to the true Gospel. This leads Paul to write, “See to it that no one takes … Continue reading →

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Colossians 1

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Aug. 13: Colossians 1 I love this chapter for several reasons. First, I love what Paul says about the gospel, how it is bearing fruit in his day “and growing throughout the whole world” (v6). This declaration … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Later

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Ten years ago, Sunny and I made the decision to move to Huntsville, Alabama. We’d spent the first three years of our marriage in Kingsport, Tennessee. I worked as the youth minister for the Northeast Church of Christ there, which … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 10: Philippians 4 I love the way Paul addresses these believers in ch4: “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown…” (v1). His love for these brothers and sisters leaps off … Continue reading →

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Philippians 3

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 9: Philippians 3 Philippians 3 is one of the most lyrical chapters in the Bible. Paul takes us to lofty heights as he describes the act of forsaking earthly treasure for the sake of knowing Christ. … Continue reading →

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Philippians 2: The Mind of Christ

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 8: Philippians 2 Philippians 2 contains one of the most beautiful Christological passages in the New Testament. After imploring us to have the same mind as Christ, Paul offers a lyrical description of the character of … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 7: Philippians 1 Paul writes this little letter from prison — yet he continues to use the words “joy” and “rejoice” to describe life in Christ. Paul continually amazes us with his ability to see beyond … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 10

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 1: Hebrews 10 Notice the all-sufficient nature of the sacrifice of Christ: v4: “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” But this only highlights the sufficiency of the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 9

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, July 31: Hebrews 9 Daily and yearly ritual was an essential part of Hebrew life, particularly with regard to the Levitical sacrificial system. The Hebrew writer sees this as a deficiency and he contrasts this with Christ’s … Continue reading →

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