Category Archives: Scripture

Acts 7

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 16: Acts 7 The Stephen saga continues in this chapter. Most of the chapter is Stephen’s sermon, the longest discourse recorded in Acts. His address functions as selective OT History. To rebut his accusers — who … Continue reading →

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Acts 6

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, April 13: Acts 6 Well, folks, this is two days late, but better late than later, right? I apologize for being behind a bit. We’re closing on our house on Friday and I also have a major … Continue reading →

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Acts 5

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 12: Acts 5 Acts 5 gives us an unvarnished scene of deception in the life of the early church. Ananias and Sapphira are condemned for their lie, but what stands out is the authority Peter demonstrates: … 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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Acts 3

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 10: Acts 3 After the wide-angle lens of 2.42-47, Luke shifts to an episode rife with particularity: two disciples (Peter and John) in a specific location (the Beautiful Gate) sharing Jesus with one individual in need … Continue reading →

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Acts 2

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jason

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

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jason

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 24

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 5: Luke 24 The final chapter in Luke’s Gospel begins at early dawn: a new day, a new week, a new reality breaking into human history. As the sun rises, the Son rises, the dark cloud … Continue reading →

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Luke 23

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 4: Luke 23 In Luke’s retelling of the Jesus story, what is supposed to be the low point is, in reality, the climax, the culmination of prophecy and purpose regarding God’s Messiah. The chief priests and … Continue reading →

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Luke 22

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 3: Luke 22 Luke has set the stage for the final act in this Gospel: the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In v2, the chief priests and scribes stand in the shadows, plotting His murder … Continue reading →

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