Today’s read is Paul’s first letter to his young son in the faith, Timothy. Paul has been released from prison in Rome and takes this opportunity to give advice to a young pastor. He has left Timothy to pastor the church at Ephesus, and his letter is full of practical advice for those leading in …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [12.16.19]
Today we read the last of Paul’s prison epistles, Philippians. Paul has spent much time with this group of believers, and he loves them deeply. They have supported him financially since they came to faith, and he considers them his partners in the gospel. His letter is prompted by a division that has occurred between …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.15.19]
Today I read Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, which he also penned while under house arrest in Rome. This letter was delivered by Tychicus as well and likely circulated among several of the churches. Ephesians is a rich book. I’ve read it many times and studied through it on many occasions and yet, it never …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.14.19]
As Paul sits under house arrest for two years, he makes the most of his time. Not only is he teaching people personally as they come to his home, but his influence is also carried back to the churches he has helped establish, through letters delivered by his friends. If Paul lived in our day, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.13.19]
Today we finish up Acts (27-28). Paul is placed under the care of a centurion named Julius and they begin the journey by ship towards Rome. It is not the right time of year to take a cruise, and Paul warns Julius if he insists on sailing for Rome now, the journey will be a …
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