Category Archives: Discipleship

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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Matthew 28

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, July 18: Matthew 28   In this final chapter, Matthew’s Gospel reaches its glorious culmination: the first day of the week becomes the first day of a new reality, a new Kingdom order. Jesus walks out of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason

Matthew 19   The Kingdom of God is sometimes thought of as some sort of “out there” or “up there” reality. It’s the stuff of heaven, an unclarified vision of eternity to come. But when Jesus teaches on the Kingdom, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 16

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, July 2: Matthew 16 Well, we’ve made it halfway through the year with our reading project. Hope you all are getting as much out of this as I am. I know some have told me they’ve fallen … Continue reading →

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Matthew 9

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 21: Matthew 9 The healing stories recorded in ch9 point to a deeper restoration. The paralytic, prior to his physical healing, is told “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven,” (v2). The woman with the bleeding … Continue reading →

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Matthew 8

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 20: Matthew 8 Jesus’ power is on full display here in ch8. After 3 chapters of teaching, Matthew peppers us with stories of miraculous healing. We’re introduced to the leper who asks, “Lord, if you are … Continue reading →

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Matthew 7

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 19, 2012: Matthew 7 “Judge not, that you not be judged.” This is probably the most mis-quoted passage in the New Testament. It’s used as a polemic against any kind of judgmental language that one finds … 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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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 5

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 12: Acts 5 Acts 5 gives us an unvarnished scene of deception in the life of the early church. Ananias and Sapphira are condemned for their lie, but what stands out is the authority Peter demonstrates: … Continue reading →

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