Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Acts 2

Reading for Monday, April 9: Acts 2 It’s hard to overstate the importance of Acts 2. Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law at Sinai 50 days after the Passover. And now, God bestows a new gift: the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading

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Acts 1

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 21

Reading for Monday, April 2: Luke 21 This chapter begins with Jesus praising a poor widow for her offering. Though her financial contribution would be considered sparse by almost any standard, Jesus holds her up as an example of generosity, … Continue reading

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Luke 19

Reading for Thursday, March 29: Luke 19 In Luke 19, our journey to Jerusalem comes to an end. But not before a final redemption story and parable. The redemption story: Zacchaeus, the wealthy chief tax collector, a known swindler. He … Continue reading

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Luke 17

Reading for Tuesday, March 27: Luke 17 As Jesus continues to march toward Jerusalem, His judgment language continues to increase. Temptation is a common reality, but woe to him through him temptation comes (v1). Jesus prompts us to ask: will … Continue reading

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Luke 16

Reading for Monday, March 26: Luke 16 This chapter begins with a parable that is a bit more difficult to apprehend: the parable of the shrewd manager. It’s important to remember that not every action is commended in every story … Continue reading

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Luke 14

Reading for Thursday, March 22: Luke 14 A Sabbath meal is the setting for this chapter. Jesus refuses to overlook the opportunity to do good, healing a man with dropsy to the chagrin of the Pharisees and lawyers. But He … Continue reading

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Luke 13

Reading for Wednesday, March 21: Luke 13 Luke begins this next chapter with a discussion of a Jewish massacre at the hands of Pilate. Jesus uses this as an opportunity to teach repentance: “Unless you repent, you too will all … Continue reading

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Luke 12

Reading for Tuesday, March 20: Luke 12 Jesus continues to expand our definition of discipleship with His teaching in this chapter. We might outline the chapter this way: vv1-3: Disciples are authentic (contrasted by the hypocrisy of the Pharisees) vv4-7: … Continue reading

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Luke 11

Reading for Monday, March 19: Luke 11 I’m late making today’s post, so I’ll keep it short. By now in Luke’s Gospel, we’re accustomed to the emphasis he places on Jesus’ prayer life. So it’s no surprise that Jesus teaches … Continue reading

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