Today we pick back up Paul’s story in Acts 20:1-21:16. At this time, the Spirit of God has impressed upon him that he needs to return to Jerusalem. After writing the letter to the Romans, he leaves Corinth and travels back through Greece and Macedonia, then sails along the coast down to Miletus. Miletus …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.09.19]
Today we finish up Romans, reading chapters 12-16. We have not walked leisurely through this amazing book; we’ve sprinted through it in four days! There’s so much treasure along the way that we’ve barely glanced at, and it surely requires another visit soon at a slower pace, so I can dig for those jewels of …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.08.19]
Romans 9-11 is primarily about the Jewish people but includes wisdom about salvation for all. When Paul wrote this letter, there would have been conflict between the young church of Christ-followers and the law-abiding Jewish people who did not believe Jesus was the Messiah. I’m sure there were many Jewish people who were not all …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.07.19]
Have you ever watched as a fireman held a firehose pumping water at full blast? Now imagine trying to drink from it. That’s how it felt today as I read through Romans 3-8. Trying to choose what to share with you is like condensing Niagara Falls down to a teaspoon! In these chapters, God’s word …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.06.19]
Today we begin Romans (1:1-3:20), one of my favorite books in the Bible. Paul has not yet met the believers in Rome but writes this letter in anticipation of a future visit. In it, we are given deep insights into the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you have questions about the gospel, this is the …