Power over Satan’s temptations Matthew 4 Key Verses: 1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 19, 23 Led by the Spirit into temptation: try to use this excuse next time you are tempted! It would probably be OK, if you resisted like Jesus did. All too often we don’t see temptation as an opportunity to beContinue reading “Day 143”
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Day 142
Spirit’s descent upon Jesus Matthew 3 Key Verses: 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 16, 17 As we read about John the Baptist, we might be thinking, “What a nut!” I was strange for his day as well. But what you might not know, or maybe have forgotten, Bible Prophets often do some strange things. TheirContinue reading “Day 142”
Day 141
Opposition of King Herod Matthew 2 Key Verses: 1, 7, 19, 22 We are familiar with the contents of this chapter from the cultural telling of the Christmas story. This can be a curse, because we think we know the story. For instance the wise men, think about it, how long was their journey andContinue reading “Day 141”
Day 140
Genealogy of Jesus Christ Matthew 1 Key Verses: 3, 5, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, Matthew grounds Jesus in the heritage of the Jewish patriarchs, a necessary trait for the Messiah, and a necessary connection for the Jewish readers of this Gospel. He lays out the genealogy in three groups of fourteen relatives toContinue reading “Day 140”
Matthew – Day 139.99
Gospel of Matthew King of the Jews Acrostic Theme: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW KING OF THE JEWS Author: Matthew Date Written: Late 50’s to early 60’s A.D. Audience: Jewish believers and non-believers. Key Verse: 1:22; 2:15,23; 4:14; 5:17; 8:17; 12:17; 13:14,35; 21:4; 27:9 Outline: 1. The birth and childhood of Jesus – Mt 1:1-2:23 2. TheContinue reading “Matthew – Day 139.99”
Day 139
Lives that stand the test 2 Corinthians 13 Key Verses: 2, 5, 10, 11, 12 Paul tells them with no uncertainty that when he comes to them, corrective action will take place. Paul wants the best for them, and their rebellion detracts from their relationship with God, each other, and with Paul. Anytime there isContinue reading “Day 139”
Day 138
Experience of Paul’s thorn 2 Corinthians 12 Key Verses: 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 20-21 Paul shares an experience about which some might boast, and he shares it in a way that lessens that possibility by saying “I know a man….” He doesn’t want to take credit for something over which he had no control.Continue reading “Day 138”
Day 137
Paul’s boastings in Christ 2 Corinthians 11 Key Verses: 5, 8, 14, 22, 30 Paul is very concerned that the Corinthian believers are being deceived by a false teacher. They are too accepting of new ideas. Sounds a lot like today’s world, always searching for something new and exciting to believe. The self-help and advice-giversContinue reading “Day 137”
Day 136
Spiritual authority of Paul 2 Corinthians 10 Key Verses: 1, 4, 5, 12, 16, 18 Paul is defending himself against some slanderous charges, and he is uncomfortable doing it. He comes in humility and gentleness, not exactly the normal way of defending yourself. The normal way is with demonstrations of strength and power. But PaulContinue reading “Day 136”
Day 135
Opportunity for cheerful giving 2 Corinthians 9 Key Verses: 3, 6-8, 10, Paul is performing a diplomatic mission on behalf of the Corinthian believers. Diplomacy can be a good thing in the proper context. Paul is trying to help the Corinthians live up to their words. Others have heard about their commitment to give andContinue reading “Day 135”
The Arnold Journey 