Category Archives: Scripture

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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On Glory

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jason

This week, I’ve asked a few of my close friends to help me think through the concept of the glory of God. I’m preaching this week from Exodus 33, the narrative of Moses asking to see the glory of God. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest of These

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jason

Over the years, I’ve developed my own working theology of Paul’s discourse on love found in 1 Cor. 13. I’ve used this material in sermons, in premarital counseling, and in conversation with good friends. In particular, I’ve always been struck … Continue reading →

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You Are The Branches

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jason

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15.5 A few years ago, I fell in … Continue reading →

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Lamentations: My City of Ruins

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jason

My City of Ruins was written by Bruce Springsteen in November 2000 as a tribute to his native New Jersey, specifically Asbury Park. The song begins by describing the blight and rampant abandon in this once thriving area: There’s a … Continue reading →

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