Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Galatians 2

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Reading for Thursday, May 17: Galatians 2 I love this quote from the study notes in the Tree of Life New Covenant Bible (a NT translation by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Project group): “In Galatians, Paul points us beyond … Continue reading →

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Galatians 1

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Reading for Wednesday, May 16: Galatians 1 Sorry I’m a day late with this post. Not having internet at the house is killing me! Today we shift from reading ABOUT Paul in the final chapters of Acts to words FROM … Continue reading →

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Acts 24

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Reading for Wednesday, May 9: Acts 24 It’s interesting to note that, although Luke devotes considerable space to Paul’s legal battles, he ultimately offers no resolution to the matter. From a literary point of view, this isn’t particularly good writing. … Continue reading →

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Acts 18

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Reading for Tuesday, May 1: Acts 18 Acts 18 highlights Paul’s continued missionary travels. But I want to focus on the last part of the chapter that deals with Apollos and the correction he receives from Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollos … Continue reading →

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Acts 13

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Reading for Tuesday, April 24: Acts 13 The chapter begins with Paul and Barnabas setting out on their initial missionary journey. The church at Antioch is worshipping and fasting – two compatible components of their lives. And this provides the … Continue reading →

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Acts 11

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Reading for Friday, April 20: Acts 11 Acts 11 begins with Peter’s recap of the Cornelius story. It’s worth noting that Luke spends an awful lot of time here on this story, devoting a lot of ink and energy in … Continue reading →

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Acts 8

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Reading for Tuesday, April 17: Acts 8 V1 – “And Saul approved of his execution.” Of all the testimonies in the scriptures about the power of God to reverse fortunes and set people on new trajectories, none stands out quite … Continue reading →

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Acts 5

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Reading for Thursday, April 12: Acts 5 Acts 5 gives us an unvarnished scene of deception in the life of the early church. Ananias and Sapphira are condemned for their lie, but what stands out is the authority Peter demonstrates: … Continue reading →

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Acts 4

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Reading for Wednesday, April 11: Acts 4 Boldness is the theme of this chapter. Peter boldly declares that this miraculous healing has occurred through the name of Jesus (v10). But he takes this proclamation even further: And there is salvation … Continue reading →

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Acts 3

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Reading for Tuesday, April 10: Acts 3 After the wide-angle lens of 2.42-47, Luke shifts to an episode rife with particularity: two disciples (Peter and John) in a specific location (the Beautiful Gate) sharing Jesus with one individual in need … Continue reading →

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