Category Archives: Project 3:45

Matthew 7

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 19, 2012: Matthew 7 “Judge not, that you not be judged.” This is probably the most mis-quoted passage in the New Testament. It’s used as a polemic against any kind of judgmental language that one finds … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 18: Matthew 6 Upon careful reading, you realize the assumptions Jesus makes in the Sermon on the Mount. “When you give to the needy,” (v2); “when you pray,” (v5); “when you fast,” (v16). Jesus assumes that … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 15: Matthew 5 Now we turn to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ invitation into the Kingdom of God. In these powerful words, Jesus gives us insight into what a life of repentance looks like in … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 14: Matthew 4 In the desert, Jesus experiences temptation. The imagery is familiar: the wilderness provided the context for Israel’s great temptation with idolatry during the Exodus. But where Israel fails, Jesus will succeed, relying on … Continue reading →

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Matthew 3

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 13: Matthew 3 In Matthew 3, Matthew introduces us to the ministry of John the Baptist, who calls Israel to repentance in light of the Kingdom’s nearness. John emerges as a wild figure, with camel’s hair … Continue reading →

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Matthew 2

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 12: Matthew 2 In Matthew’s Gospel account, he frames the story in such way as to parallel Jesus’ early life with the story of Israel, particularly the Exodus story. Jesus’ birth draws the attention of Herod, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 1

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, June 11: Matthew 1 Matthew’s Gospel begins with the birth of Jesus, preceded by a typical Ancient Near-Eastern genealogy. While we’re tempted to skip through this list of names, this would’ve been very important in Matthew’s time … Continue reading →

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James 5

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 8: James 5 James continues his treatise on economy, this time turning to address the rich. His language is stunning, even biting, especially to American ears. What are we to make of his indictment? “Come now, … Continue reading →

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James 4

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 7: James 4 At one level, James is an economist. He writes in James 4 about an economy of deficiency at work in each of us. The cause of our quarreling and bickering and warring — … Continue reading →

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James 3

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 6: James 3 James continues to teach us the wisdom of God. In chapter 3, he has wise words regarding our speech. Just as a large beast can be controlled by a bit in the mouth, … Continue reading →

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