Category Archives: Jesus

Matthew 6

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 18: Matthew 6 Upon careful reading, you realize the assumptions Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount. “When you give to the needy,” (v2); “when you pray,” (v5); “when you fast,” (v16). Jesus assumes that … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 15: Matthew 5 Now we turn to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ invitation into the Kingdom of God. In these powerful words, Jesus gives us insight into what a life of repentance looks like in … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 14: Matthew 4 In the desert, Jesus experiences temptation. The imagery is familiar: the wilderness provided the context for Israel’s great temptation with idolatry during the Exodus. But where Israel fails, Jesus will succeed, relying on … Continue reading →

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Matthew 3

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 13: Matthew 3 In Matthew 3, Matthew introduces us to the ministry of John the Baptist, who calls Israel to repentance in light of the Kingdom’s nearness. John emerges as a wild figure, with camel’s hair … Continue reading →

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Matthew 2

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 12: Matthew 2 In Matthew’s Gospel account, he frames the story in such way as to parallel Jesus’ early life with the story of Israel, particularly the Exodus story. Jesus’ birth draws the attention of Herod, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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 24

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, May 9: Acts 24 It’s interesting to note that, although Luke devotes considerable space to Paul’s legal battles, he ultimately offers no resolution to the matter. From a literary point of view, this isn’t particularly good writing. … Continue reading →

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Acts 23

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, May 8: Acts 23 Two quick thoughts on this chapter: Paul’s statement to the council in v1: “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” Paul isn’t claiming perfection; … Continue reading →

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