Category Archives: Project 3:45

1 Corinthians 2

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 28: 1 Cor 2 Paul continues to hammer away at the centrality of the cross: “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified,” (v2). This is more than a template … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 1

Reading for Monday, Aug 27: 1 Cor 1 Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians in a fascinating way: he addresses these believers as those “called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 6

Reading for Friday, Aug 24: 1 Timothy 6 Paul’s mentorship of the young Timothy is an instructive model for our day. Paul just pours himself into Timothy, instructing him and guiding him away from controversy and deeper into a ministry … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 5

Reading for Thursday, Aug. 23: 1 Tim. 5 Although Timothy is not to let any one despise him for his youth (4:12), he is still commanded to approach his elders in a spirit of respect and love. “Do not rebuke … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 4

Reading for Wednesday, Aug. 22: 1 Tim. 4 Several of our readings this year have reinforced the idea of “falling away”. Paul’s reflections at the beginning of 1 Timothy 4 is another such passage. Paul reminds Timothy of the Spirit’s … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 3

Reading for Tuesday, August 21: 1 Timothy 3   In this chapter, Paul spells out qualifications for church leaders: elders and deacons. It’s interesting that Scripture lays out the qualifications for these men, but no qualifications for “ministers”, at least … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 2

Reading for Monday, August 20: 1 Timothy 2 Paul begins with an encouragement to prayer, which is something you’d probably expect to find in the Bible. What’s interesting is his emphasis on praying for “all people”, particularly ruling authorities. “First … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 1

Reading for Friday, Aug 17: 1 Timothy 1 I’ve never noticed until today the way Paul begins his letter to Timothy: “Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior,” (v1). This tells us a lot about … Continue reading

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Colossians 4

Reading for Thursday, Aug. 16: Colossians 4 Paul closes this chapter with some final remarks about the Christian life: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,” (v2). For many of us, I suspect prayer is a posture of thanksgiving. … Continue reading

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Colossians 3

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 15: Colossians 3 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly … Continue reading

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