Today we begin one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 1-4). This letter was a response to questions that arose from his first letter (1 Cor. 5:9). Since Paul could not be present to pastor all the churches he had established or visited, his letters were the next best thing. I’m so …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.29.19]
This morning has had its challenges. I opened up my computer to write today’s post and the lovely “Microsoft Assistant” took it upon herself to take over my computer for updating. That was one hour ago and it’s still only at 48%. So I’m using my phone to post (excuse any typos I may miss!). …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.28.19] : Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! How appropriate that today and tomorrow we are reading 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul’s letters to the believers in Thessalonica. Yesterday we learned that Paul initially spent three weeks in this city preaching the gospel, and many believed (both Jews and Greeks). Sometime later, Paul sent Timothy back to the young church to …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [11.27.19]
Today we pick back up in Acts 15:36-18:11, where we join Paul on his second missionary journey. One website calculates this journey as taking around 100 days and covering 3,000 miles! The Bible doesn’t tell us how they traveled; it’s possible that some of the trip was by ship, as they followed the coastline up …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.26.19]
Today’s read was the letter to the Galatians, written by Paul. Because of its contents, it may have written shortly after the conference in Jerusalem over the issue of circumcision. Galatians is a rich book, full of insight, theology and practical wisdom on our new life in Christ. Paul’s main point is that justification comes …
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