John 1:35-42: On Being an Andrew

Jeremiah 7-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, John 1:35-42, James 2:1-13 John 1:35-42: [Note: As we go through John’s Gospel together over the next few weeks, I will refer you to fuller comments in my commentary on John’s Gospel, as well as the Bible study guide.] Take, then, and read a full analysis of this section of John, and instead this…

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John 1:29-34: Behold the Lamb of God

Jeremiah 5-6, Ecclesiastes 2:17-26, John 1:29-34, James 1:19-27 John 1:29-34: [Note: As we go through John’s Gospel together over the next few weeks, I will refer you to fuller comments in my commentary on John’s Gospel, as well as the Bible study guide.] Take, then, and read a full analysis of this section of John, and instead this…

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John 1:19-28: John the Baptist

Jeremiah 3-4, Ecclesiastes 2:1-16, John 1:19-28, James 1:12-18    John 1:19-28: [Note: As we go through John’s Gospel together over the next few weeks, I will refer you to fuller comments in my commentary on John’s Gospel, as well as Bible study guide.] Take, then, and read a full analysis of this section of John, and instead this…

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John 1:1-18: Jesus Is the Word

Jeremiah 1-2, Ecclesiastes 1, John 1:1-18, James 1:1-11 John 1:1-18: As we go through John’s Gospel together over the next few weeks, I will refer you to fuller comments in my commentary on John’s Gospel, as well as the Bible study guide. Take, then, and read a full analysis of this section of John’s Prologue, and instead this…

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September 26-30, 2021

In keeping with the Bible reading plan we are using, the last days of each month are designated as “free days.” September 26-30 then are intended to allow you to catch up on reading you may have missed or to study passages more in depth that intrigued you during the first 25 days of the…

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Luke 24:45-53: Worship, Joy

Isaiah 65-66, Proverbs 31, Luke 24:45-53, Hebrews 13:9-25    Luke 24:45-53: The culmination of Luke’s first part of his two-part history of Christian origins (the second part being what we call Acts), centers on the events that will bridge the gap between the ministry of Christ and the ministry of the church in Christ’s power. First of all,…

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Luke 24:36-44: Joy and Marveling

Isaiah 62-64, Proverbs 30, Luke 24:36-44, Hebrews 13:1-8  Luke 24:28-35: Again, Jesus, though as we shall see, fully physical, yet apparently suddenly appears among them. Naturally enough they are frightened by what must have seemed to be an apparition, perhaps of a ghostly kind, and Jesus immediately assures them: “Peace to you!” The presence of Jesus is the…

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Luke 24:28-35: Burning Hearts

Isaiah 59-61, Proverbs 29:15-27, Luke 24:28-35, Hebrews 12:14-39   Luke 24:28-35: It looks as if Jesus is planning to go on further on his journey, but the two disciples persuade him to stay because it is late. They sit down together for the evening meal, and Jesus—as was his habit—took the bread, blessed it, and gave it to…

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Luke 24:13-27: All the Prophets Have Spoken

Isaiah 56-58, Proverbs 29:1-14, Luke 24:13-27, Hebrews 12:1-13 Luke 24:13-27: What a conversation this must have been! On that famous road to Emmaus, two of the disciples are wondering and worrying about what all the events surrounding Jesus’ death could possibly mean. They had had such high hopes concerning him, and yet they had only thought he was…

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Luke 24:1-12: Resurrection

Isaiah 54-55, Proverbs 28:15-28, Luke 24:1-12, Hebrews 11:32-40 Luke 24:1-12: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the capstone and cornerstone of the Christian faith, and the very central point of the salvation history of the world. Luke tells this story, though, not with breathless poetry, but with a key, medical doctor, eye for detail and facts.…

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