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 …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [11.05.19]
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that you knew was going to be difficult? Maybe you skirted around the central issue for a while, waiting to gauge their reaction? Or are you the kind of person that will get straight to the point, attacking the subject that needs to be addressed without wavering, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.04.19]
“What do you think of Jesus?” This was the question of the day in John 7. It was time for the Feast of Tabernacles, and everyone expected Jesus to make an appearance in Jerusalem. Because of the miracles He had done and the very public, controversial encounters with the Pharisees, He was the “talk of …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.01.19]
Today’s read included John 6. This chapter contains enough truth to fill a volume of theology, and I hardly dare to even comment on it in a short blog post on Facebook. But I cannot skip over it. The chapter opens with the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (which was more likely 15,000-20,000 …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.30.19]
Today’s read covered parts of Matthew 8-9 and Mark 4-5, which describe some of the miracles that Jesus did as He traveled throughout Galilee and the surrounding areas. A storm on the Sea of Galilee threatens to overturn the boat as He and His disciples cross over. Jesus calms it with three simple words. A …
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