Category Archives: Theology

2 Peter 1

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Nov 7: 2 Peter 1 In light of reading of Ephesians the last few days, it’s interesting to note how Peter begins this little letter. Speaking of what God has done on our behalf, Peter writes: “His … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 6: The Armor of God

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 6: Eph 6 In this final chapter of Ephesians, Paul continues to talk about the concrete realities of the Christian life. Children live in obedience to their parents; fathers embrace their role as teachers and disciplinarians; … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 4: Unity

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Nov 2: Eph 4 This is the great unity chapter of Ephesians. Paul calls individual Christians to live a life worthy of their calling (v1); the collective experience of these focused lives is the unity of the … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 3

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Nov 1: Eph 3 Paul speaks here of the mystery of Christ — the revelation that God’s grace is now available to the Gentiles as they become “heirs together with Israel” (v6). Paul sees the church as … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 2: God’s Workmanship

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 31: Eph 2 “And you were dead…But God…made us alive together with Christ,” (v1, 4). Paul begins with our experience prior to knowing Christ: we were dead, entangled in sin, enslaved to the prince of the … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 1: In Christ

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Oct 30: Eph 1 John McKay has said, “This letter is pure music, truth that sings, doctrine set to music.” There is an undeniable lyrical quality to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. And as we’ll see in … Continue reading →

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Mark 16

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Oct 29: Mark 16 Many of our Bibles have a notation that begins at v9: “The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20).” Scholars have debated the veracity of the final verses … Continue reading →

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Mark 15: Barabbas and Us

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Oct 26: Mark 15 The release of Barabbas continues to amaze and confound. Intended as an act of grace — the governing authority benevolently commuting one under penalty of death — the crowd’s cry for Barabbas’ release … Continue reading →

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Mark 3

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Oct 10: Mark 3 As Jesus continues His ministry, He heals people of a variety of infirmities, including demon possession. This is perhaps one of the clearest demonstrations of His power to wage war “in the heavenly … Continue reading →

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Mark 1

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Oct 8: Mark 1 Christ’s first words in this Gospel: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel,” (v15). God’s eschatological (end time) reign stands at the … Continue reading →

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