Category Archives: Jesus

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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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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Acts 9

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 18: Acts 9 I love this chapter. It’s Paul’s conversion story and judging by the number of times he preaches it in Acts, it’s one that never slips too far from his mind. Paul seems to … Continue reading →

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Acts 3

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 10: Acts 3 After the wide-angle lens of 2.42-47, Luke shifts to an episode rife with particularity: two disciples (Peter and John) in a specific location (the Beautiful Gate) sharing Jesus with one individual in need … 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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