Category Archives: Scripture

John 20

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Jan. 27: John 20 I can’t get over how rich this chapter is. So much that speaks directly to us. It’s been said that Mary Magdalene was the first evangelist, the first to speak the “good news” … Continue reading →

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John 19

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Jan. 26: John 19 We’ve finally reached the time for Jesus’ death in John’s Gospel. The political movements in the first part of the chapter give us some insight into the climate of Jerusalem and first century … Continue reading →

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John 18

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Jan. 25: John 18 In John 18, the passion of Jesus moves forward swiftly. We begin with Jesus in the peaceful serenity of the garden, a place He and His disciples visited often (v2). The chapter closes … Continue reading →

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John 17

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Jan. 24: John 17 In this chapter, John records a powerful prayer Jesus prays in these final moments with His closest followers. It’s interesting that the prayer moves out in concentric circles: 1. Jesus prays for Himself … Continue reading →

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John 16

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Jan. 23: John 16 This is yet another great chapter of unfiltered teaching straight from Jesus. He begins with an honest warning to His followers with regard to their spiritual futures: they will kick you out of … Continue reading →

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John 15

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Jan. 20: John 15 John 15 is one of those “red letter chapters” where we receive nothing but teaching from Jesus. No narrative, no commentary — just words of life from the Way, the Truth, and the … Continue reading →

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John 14

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Jan. 19: John 14 In John 14, we are approaching the final hours of Jesus’ life prior to the cross. This teaching is so rich — John brings us into these intimate encounters Jesus has with His … Continue reading →

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John 13

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Jan. 18: John 13 With today’s reading, we’re right at the 5% mark in our quest to read the New Testament in 2012. I know I’ve been richly blessed by our reading so far; I can only … Continue reading →

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John 12

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jason

The first thing that strikes me as I read this chapter: what are these religious leaders / chief priests thinking? They’re worried about Lazarus’ testimony convincing people to follow Jesus. So their solution is to kill Lazarus…again. Nice move, guys. … Continue reading →

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John 11

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Jan. 16: John 11 John 11 stands as one of the most powerful promises in Scripture. V25-26, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever … Continue reading →

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