We are at the point in our chronological read where we are discovering the events in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life before His crucifixion. In a very real way, the people in Jesus’ life are approaching a “tipping point.” They are either going to continue to follow Him and go against the religious …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.12.19]
“I wish I could sing like that!” “If I had his money, I would do great things!” “If I were as smart as she is, I’d be able to do really do something for the Lord!” Have you ever thought or said something similar? Comparison is an easy trap to fall into. Jesus addresses this …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.11.19]
Today’s read gives us the details on several conversations Jesus has with the Pharisees and Sadducees, while the crowds and disciples are listening (passages from Matthew 21-23, Mark 11-12, Luke 20). Jesus seems to be focusing on a topic that we don’t like to talk about very much: “Not everybody goes to heaven.” This is …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.10.19]
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 …
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