Category Archives: Jesus

Titus 3

Reading for Friday, March 2: Titus 3 This chapter, though brief, is loaded with instruction and encouragement, both for Titus and for today’s reader. If I had to reduce this chapter down to a singular theme, I think “doing what … Continue reading

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1 Peter 4: Exiles or Ethnos?

Reading for Monday, Feb. 27: 1 Peter 4 In the early part of the letter, Peter has been reminding the people of God of their identity. “Exiles”, “strangers”, “sojourners”, “foreigners” and “aliens” are used interchangeably to locate God’s people as … Continue reading

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1 Peter 2

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 23: 1 Peter 2 V2 alludes to one of my favorite refrains from the Psalms: “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” (Psalm 34.8). Peter reminds us that if we have indeed tasted the goodness … Continue reading

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Romans 13

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 16: Romans 13 In this chapter, Paul continues with practical application of Christian theology. Specifically, he turns his attention toward Christian engagement in the civic arena. As difficult as it might have been for these Christians … Continue reading

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Romans 8: Spirit Over Flesh

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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John 21

Reading for Monday, Jan. 30: John 21 John 21 concludes John’s Gospel account. The central exchange here is between the risen Jesus and Simon Peter. This isn’t the first Resurrection encounter between Jesus and His disciples, but as the narrative … Continue reading

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John 20

Reading for Friday, Jan. 27: John 20 I can’t get over how rich this chapter is. So much that speaks directly to us. It’s been said that Mary Magdalene was the first evangelist, the first to speak the “good news” … Continue reading

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John 19

Reading for Thursday, Jan. 26: John 19 We’ve finally reached the time for Jesus’ death in John’s Gospel. The political movements in the first part of the chapter give us some insight into the climate of Jerusalem and first century … Continue reading

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John 18

Reading for Wednesday, Jan. 25: John 18 In John 18, the passion of Jesus moves forward swiftly. We begin with Jesus in the peaceful serenity of the garden, a place He and His disciples visited often (v2). The chapter closes … Continue reading

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John 17

Reading for Tuesday, Jan. 24: John 17 In this chapter, John records a powerful prayer Jesus prays in these final moments with His closest followers. It’s interesting that the prayer moves out in concentric circles: 1. Jesus prays for Himself … Continue reading

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