Category Archives: Scripture

Matthew 2

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 12: Matthew 2 In Matthew’s Gospel account, he frames the story in such way as to parallel Jesus’ early life with the story of Israel, particularly the Exodus story. Jesus’ birth draws the attention of Herod, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 1

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 11: Matthew 1 Matthew’s Gospel begins with the birth of Jesus, preceded by a typical Ancient Near-Eastern genealogy. While we’re tempted to skip through this list of names, this would’ve been very important in Matthew’s time … Continue reading →

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James 5

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 8: James 5 James continues his treatise on economy, this time turning to address the rich. His language is stunning, even biting, especially to American ears. What are we to make of his indictment? “Come now, … Continue reading →

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James 4

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 7: James 4 At one level, James is an economist. He writes in James 4 about an economy of deficiency at work in each of us. The cause of our quarreling and bickering and warring — … Continue reading →

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James 3

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 6: James 3 James continues to teach us the wisdom of God. In chapter 3, he has wise words regarding our speech. Just as a large beast can be controlled by a bit in the mouth, … Continue reading →

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James 2

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Jason

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

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

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

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

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

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

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 5

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, May 30: 1 John 5 After establishing the Christian ethic of love born from the character of God, John closes out his epistle on a high note with language of victory and life. V4-5, “…for everyone born … Continue reading →

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