Today we begin Romans (1:1-3:20), one of my favorite books in the Bible. Paul has not yet met the believers in Rome but writes this letter in anticipation of a future visit. In it, we are given deep insights into the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you have questions about the gospel, this is the …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [12.04.19]
Today I read chapters 1-9 of 2 Corinthians. Paul has not had a chance to visit the believers in Corinth since his last letter. If you remember, he confronted them on some very serious issues, calling the church to break fellowship with those who claimed to be Christ-followers yet continued in sinful lifestyles. In …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.27.19]
Today we pick back up in Acts 15:36-18:11, where we join Paul on his second missionary journey. One website calculates this journey as taking around 100 days and covering 3,000 miles! The Bible doesn’t tell us how they traveled; it’s possible that some of the trip was by ship, as they followed the coastline up …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.21.19]
Do you like adventure? Most of us enjoy a good story, whether it’s a book, a movie, or the tales of a friend who experienced an exciting escapade. If it’s well written or told well, or has believable dialogue and good actors, we can get caught up in the action so much so that we …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.29.19]
Today’s read of Matthew 13 gives us several parables that Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven. Jesus often taught in parables, which are simply stories using familiar, natural things to explain a spiritual truth. Many times, Jesus spoke clearly to the crowds and there was no mistaking His meaning. Why would He speak in …
