Today I read two epistles, James and Jude. Both of these men are believed to be brothers of Jesus. In Matthew 13:55 we learn that Jesus had at least four brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and that they didn’t believe in Him during His earthly ministry (John 7:5). Things obviously changed after the resurrection, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.19.19]
Today is kind of sad for me, as we’re reading the last of Paul’s letters (2 Timothy). While all of scripture is inspired by God and ultimately written by Him (God-breathed through His servants and prophets), each author’s personality and writing style comes through. Paul is such a huge part of our beloved New Testament …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.18.19]
Today’s read was Paul’s letter to the young pastor, Titus. Titus was another young man like Timothy, whom Paul had taken under his wing to train and disciple in the faith. He had traveled with Paul on some of his missionary journeys and had now been given the responsibility to remain in Crete and oversee …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.17.19]
Today’s read is Paul’s first letter to his young son in the faith, Timothy. Paul has been released from prison in Rome and takes this opportunity to give advice to a young pastor. He has left Timothy to pastor the church at Ephesus, and his letter is full of practical advice for those leading in …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.16.19]
Today we read the last of Paul’s prison epistles, Philippians. Paul has spent much time with this group of believers, and he loves them deeply. They have supported him financially since they came to faith, and he considers them his partners in the gospel. His letter is prompted by a division that has occurred between …
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