Category Archives: Scripture

Revelation 1

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Nov 12: Revelation 1 I think one of the foundations for a proper reading of Revelation is found in the opening verse of the letter: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to … Continue reading →

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Revelation Intro

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Nov 12: Revelation Introduction So we’re finally ready to approach the NT book that confounds us the most: Revelation. It’s important to say up front that we won’t be able to answer every question that comes up … Continue reading →

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2 Peter 3

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Nov 9: 2 Peter 3 Peter closes his letter with our ultimate motivation toward the faithful life: the coming day of the Lord. Although we should be wary of falsehood, this is not our primary motivation — … Continue reading →

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2 Peter 2: False Teachers and Faithfulness

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Nov 8: 2 Peter 2 One of the things that stands out to me in our reading this year is the constant word of warning concerning false teaching that permeates the New Testament. In the early days … Continue reading →

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2 Peter 1

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Nov 7: 2 Peter 1 In light of reading of Ephesians the last few days, it’s interesting to note how Peter begins this little letter. Speaking of what God has done on our behalf, Peter writes: “His … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 6: The Armor of God

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 6: Eph 6 In this final chapter of Ephesians, Paul continues to talk about the concrete realities of the Christian life. Children live in obedience to their parents; fathers embrace their role as teachers and disciplinarians; … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 5

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Nov 5: Eph 5 Paul continues his practical insight into the Christian life by calling us to the imitation of God’s character (v1). This requires an examination of behaviors unbecoming of the Kingdom of God. Not even … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 4: Unity

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Nov 2: Eph 4 This is the great unity chapter of Ephesians. Paul calls individual Christians to live a life worthy of their calling (v1); the collective experience of these focused lives is the unity of the … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Nov 1: Eph 3 Paul speaks here of the mystery of Christ — the revelation that God’s grace is now available to the Gentiles as they become “heirs together with Israel” (v6). Paul sees the church as … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 2: God’s Workmanship

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 31: Eph 2 “And you were dead…But God…made us alive together with Christ,” (v1, 4). Paul begins with our experience prior to knowing Christ: we were dead, entangled in sin, enslaved to the prince of the … Continue reading →

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