Today I read two epistles, James and Jude. Both of these men are believed to be brothers of Jesus. In Matthew 13:55 we learn that Jesus had at least four brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and that they didn’t believe in Him during His earthly ministry (John 7:5). Things obviously changed after the resurrection, …
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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 [11.26.19]
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 …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.22.19]
Today’s read of Acts 6:8-7:60 tells the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephen is one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve. As the church grew, one of their priorities was taking care of the physical needs of the body, including a daily distribution of food to widows and others …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.17.19]
Have you ever been called to jury duty? I’ve only had to serve on a jury once. It was a case of medical malpractice. I personally felt a great sense of responsibility to listen well and consider carefully everything that was put before us, because we were making a decision that would have a great …
