Category Archives: Scripture

John 5

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, January 6th: John 5 So many powerful things in this chapter. I’ll just list a few that stand out to me. v2 – From the ESV Study Bible: “Bethesda” means ‘house of mercy,’ a fitting term given … Continue reading →

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John 4

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, January 5th: John 4 The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is one of my favorite in the whole Bible. I’m really convinced that she contrasts Nicodemus in the previous chapter: He is male; she … Continue reading →

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John 3

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jason

John 3.16 is one of the landmark texts in the Christian Scriptures. It looms large, like a mountain peak, towering above all other verses in our collective consciousness. With telescopic range, it encapsulates the enormity of the Gospel message in … Continue reading →

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Project 3:45 Reading Plan: Week 1

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

Monday: John 1 Tuesday: John 2 Wednesday: John 3 Thursday: John 4 Friday: John 5

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John 2

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, January 3rd: John 2 v1 – “On the third day” — Our ears perk up when we hear this. We’re immediately reminded of another “third day” and the wondrous miracle of resurrection. Jesus’ turning water into wine … Continue reading →

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John 1

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

As we study through the New Testament this year, I’ll plan on posting some of my thoughts on what we’re reading. We’re starting the year reading John 1. I love how John takes such a cosmic, wide-angle approach in his … Continue reading →

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Light Without Limit

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jason

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. — John 1.5   There is a Light brighter than any other…a Light without limit, generating from the Source and spreading out to the far reaches of … Continue reading →

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Read through the New Testament in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jason

It’s the time of year that most of us are making some kind of New Year’s resolution: maybe it’s an exercise-related goal or a weight loss goal. A lot of people also get serious about their Bible reading as the … Continue reading →

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jason

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Hard Sayings: Luke 21:17

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jason

I was reading through Luke tonight and I came across this verse: You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. — 21.17 The context is important, of course. Luke 21 contains some of the final teachings of Jesus … Continue reading →

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