Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Luke 1

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 5: Luke 1 Luke’s Gospel is a Gospel for the underdog: the downtrodden, the poor, Gentiles, women…all were considered second class citizens in the ancient world and each of them are recipients of the Good News … Continue reading →

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Titus 3

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jason

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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Saints in Santa Rosa de Copan

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jason

Lately, I’ve been posting mostly my daily Bible study comments as our church family reads through the New Testament together in 2012. (For more information, check out this link to our Facebook page.) But it’s been a while since I … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4: Exiles or Ethnos?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jason

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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Romans 15

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 20: Romans 15 Verse 5 serves as a perfect summary of chapters 14&15: “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus…”. Verse 7 … Continue reading →

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Romans 14

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 17: Romans 14 Romans 14 is central to Paul’s correspondence with these early Christians. I’m convinced this is one of the major issues Paul had in mind when he sat down to write to these believers … Continue reading →

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Romans 13

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jason

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 12: Living Sacrifices

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 15: Romans 12 With Romans 12, we reach a pivot point in Paul’s letter. After laying out the theological ramifications of the Gospel, Paul turns here toward more “practical” matters of Christian living. For Paul, ethics … Continue reading →

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jason

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading →

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2011 Books of the Year

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jason

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading →

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