Category Archives: Kingdom Values

James 2

Reading for Tuesday, June 5: James 2 James helps to fit us with the proper lenses we need to see clearly. This stands behind the command against showing favoritism. Things aren’t always as they seem. “Has not God chosen those … Continue reading

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James 1

Reading for Monday, June 4: James 1 We now turn to the writing of James, the oldest brother of Jesus. James writes perhaps the most practical letter in the NT, addressed to “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,” (v1), … Continue reading

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3 John

Reading for Friday, June 1: 3 John John’s final NT epistle is addressed to an individual, Gaius, a close friend and dear brother to the apostle. John writes to encourage Gaius in his work on behalf of the Gospel. John … Continue reading

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2 John

Reading for Thursday, May 31: 2 John John writes this short epistle with many of his favorite themes in mind: the command to love one another, to live in obedience as an extension of this love, and to remain on … Continue reading

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1 John 4

Reading for Tuesday, May 29: 1 John 4 The NT issues several warnings about false prophets (Matt. 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22; 2 Pet. 2:1) and John expresses a similar sentiment to his audience. The Christian response, in light of the … Continue reading

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1 John 3

Reading for Monday, May 28: 1 John 3 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” John delves into the heart of this … Continue reading

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Galatians 2

Reading for Thursday, May 17: Galatians 2 I love this quote from the study notes in the Tree of Life New Covenant Bible (a NT translation by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Project group): “In Galatians, Paul points us beyond … Continue reading

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Galatians 1

Reading for Wednesday, May 16: Galatians 1 Sorry I’m a day late with this post. Not having internet at the house is killing me! Today we shift from reading ABOUT Paul in the final chapters of Acts to words FROM … Continue reading

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Acts 24

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 18

Reading for Tuesday, May 1: Acts 18 Acts 18 highlights Paul’s continued missionary travels. But I want to focus on the last part of the chapter that deals with Apollos and the correction he receives from Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollos … Continue reading

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