Category Archives: Project 3:45

James 2

Reading for Tuesday, June 5: James 2 James helps to fit us with the proper lenses we need to see clearly. This stands behind the command against showing favoritism. Things aren’t always as they seem. “Has not God chosen those … Continue reading

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James 1

Reading for Monday, June 4: James 1 We now turn to the writing of James, the oldest brother of Jesus. James writes perhaps the most practical letter in the NT, addressed to “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,” (v1), … Continue reading

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3 John

Reading for Friday, June 1: 3 John John’s final NT epistle is addressed to an individual, Gaius, a close friend and dear brother to the apostle. John writes to encourage Gaius in his work on behalf of the Gospel. John … Continue reading

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2 John

Reading for Thursday, May 31: 2 John John writes this short epistle with many of his favorite themes in mind: the command to love one another, to live in obedience as an extension of this love, and to remain on … Continue reading

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1 John 5

Reading for Wednesday, May 30: 1 John 5 After establishing the Christian ethic of love born from the character of God, John closes out his epistle on a high note with language of victory and life. V4-5, “…for everyone born … Continue reading

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1 John 4

Reading for Tuesday, May 29: 1 John 4 The NT issues several warnings about false prophets (Matt. 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22; 2 Pet. 2:1) and John expresses a similar sentiment to his audience. The Christian response, in light of the … Continue reading

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1 John 3

Reading for Monday, May 28: 1 John 3 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” John delves into the heart of this … Continue reading

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1 John 2

Reading for Friday, May 25: 1 John 2 John says he writes to keep his readers from sin (v1), but also to speak a word about our advocate against sin – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, whose atoning sacrifice cleanses … Continue reading

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1 John 1

Reading for Thursday, May 24: 1 John 1 Now we’re turning our attention to the epistles of John. John tends to be the most abstract voice in the NT. He writes of lofty, transcendent concepts like truth, life, light, and … Continue reading

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Galatians 6

Reading for Wednesday, May 23: Galatians 6 Paul closes his letter as is his tendency: with practical application of the Spirit-led life. Restoration and restitution are the risky practices of Christ’s followers (v1). This work is to be engaged gently, … Continue reading

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