Category Archives: Project 3:45

1 Peter 5

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Feb. 28: 1 Peter 5 Peter’s exile language calls to mind Israel’s wilderness experience. Just as God called Moses from the flocks of Midian to shepherd His people toward the Promised Land, so too has God called … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4: Exiles or Ethnos?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 27: 1 Peter 4 In the early part of the letter, Peter has been reminding the people of God of their identity. “Exiles”, “strangers”, “sojourners”, “foreigners” and “aliens” are used interchangeably to locate God’s people as … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 3

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 24: 1 Peter 3 Sorry I’m a little late in posting the comments for today’s reading. Got in late from Honduras last night and I’ve been running around all day trying to get some things done! … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 2

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 23: 1 Peter 2 V2 alludes to one of my favorite refrains from the Psalms: “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” (Psalm 34.8). Peter reminds us that if we have indeed tasted the goodness … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 22: 1 Peter 1 Today we start a new study of 1 Peter that will take us into next week. Peter seems to be writing to encourage Christians who are discouraged by their suffering. He emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Romans 16: Jon Stacy

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jason

As I said yesterday, I’m sending this week in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. I’ve asked my friend Jon to write a guest commentary for today’s Bible study on Romans 16. I know you’ll be blessed by reading his thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Romans 15

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Feb. 20: Romans 15 Verse 5 serves as a perfect summary of chapters 14&15: “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus…”. Verse 7 … Continue reading →

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Romans 14

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Feb. 17: Romans 14 Romans 14 is central to Paul’s correspondence with these early Christians. I’m convinced this is one of the major issues Paul had in mind when he sat down to write to these believers … Continue reading →

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Romans 13

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 16: Romans 13 In this chapter, Paul continues with practical application of Christian theology. Specifically, he turns his attention toward Christian engagement in the civic arena. As difficult as it might have been for these Christians … Continue reading →

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Romans 12: Living Sacrifices

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 15: Romans 12 With Romans 12, we reach a pivot point in Paul’s letter. After laying out the theological ramifications of the Gospel, Paul turns here toward more “practical” matters of Christian living. For Paul, ethics … Continue reading →

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