In today’s read, Jesus talks about a subject that I was taught it wasn’t polite to discuss in public: money. My mama impressed on me that you mind your own business; that you never ask someone how much money they have, or comment on it. And you certainly never publicly bemoan your own lack of …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [10.27.19]
Today’s passages included Matthew 8, 11 & 12, and some corresponding scriptures out of Luke 7 & 11. The point of a chronological read of the gospels is to (attempt to) put in order the details of Jesus’ life and ministry. At this point, His presence and boldness are just starting to aggravate those who …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.26.19]
Today’s read included Matthew 5-7 and corresponding passages from Luke, where Jesus gives the Sermon on the Mount. Our neighborhood ladies’ Bible study group just finished eight weeks on this very topic. We used Jen Wilkin’s study as our guide through these amazing words of Jesus, and I learned a lot. I was also …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.25.19]
Part of today’s read included two occasions where Jesus said the same thing. In Matthew 9:10-13, Jesus visits his new disciple, Matthew (Levi), in his home. Matthew had invited many of his friends to meet Jesus. They were a group of tax collectors and sinners, not the kind of people that a respected rabbi would …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.24.19]
As Jesus begins His ministry, He leaves Nazareth and lives in Capernaum in Galilee. I’ve been to the remains of this city in Israel, and it is one of my favorite places. Many of the places of significance in Israel have been overtaken by religious symbolism, with huge churches built on the site, full of …
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