Category Archives: Prayer

Matthew 6

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 18: Matthew 6 Upon careful reading, you realize the assumptions Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount. “When you give to the needy,” (v2); “when you pray,” (v5); “when you fast,” (v16). Jesus assumes that … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Picture

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jason
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Acts 12

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 23: Acts 12 I apologize for running so late this week. Major paper was due, moved out of one house, into another, and closed on the house we sold yesterday. Time to get caught up. The … Continue reading →

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Acts 4

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 11: Acts 4 Boldness is the theme of this chapter. Peter boldly declares that this miraculous healing has occurred through the name of Jesus (v10). But he takes this proclamation even further: And there is salvation … Continue reading →

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Luke 21

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jason

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 18

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 28: Luke 18 As He journeys toward Jerusalem, Jesus teaches His disciples a parable “that they ought always to pray and not lose heart” (v1). Sojourners do a lot of praying, or at least they ought … Continue reading →

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Luke 11

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jason

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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Luke 6

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, March 12: Luke 6 Chapter 6 opens with Jesus in conflict with the Pharisees over Sabbath-keeping. It’s often easy to paint the Pharisees as strict legalists, the Torah watchdogs who want to murder Jesus for His less … Continue reading →

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Luke 5

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, March 9: Luke 5 In chapter 5, we find the ministry of Jesus growing as people begin to catch wind of His teaching and His miraculous ability to heal. As people continue to come to Jesus, we … Continue reading →

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Luke 3

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, March 7: Luke 3 This chapter focuses in on the ministry of John the Baptist. John’s central message: “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance,” (v8). Luke associates John’s ministry with the fulfillment of Isaiah 40, “the voice … Continue reading →

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