Our reading of the gospels now turns to the events of the last week before Jesus is crucified. John 12, Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19 all tell the story of the triumphant entry when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey, praised and cheered by the crowds. From a human …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.09.19]
Today's read included John 12:1-8, where Mary anoints the feet of Jesus, just one week before His death. Reading this passage brought to mind words from a devotional I wrote previously, so I'm sharing it today. The story of Mary’s extravagant gift is a familiar one to most of us. In this brief passage, John …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.08.19]
John 11 is one of the most exciting chapters in the Bible. Jesus hears that His good friend, Lazarus, is sick. His sisters, Mary and Martha, send word to Jesus, hoping that He will come and heal him. Jesus delays His visit intentionally, during which time Lazarus dies. By the time Jesus and His disciples …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.07.19]
Today’s read came from Luke 13-18 in which Jesus tells several parables. Jesus tells us there are two types of people: those who will enter the kingdom of heaven, and those who will not. He reminds us that there will come a time when the door to the kingdom will be closed and warns us …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.06.19]
Today’s read included the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Maybe you’ve heard this phrase but didn’t realize it came from a story Jesus told a lawyer who asked Him how to inherit eternal life. Jesus answered the lawyer’s question with a question, “What is written in the Law? How does it read …