Mastering the New Testament – Page 20

Day 90

Memorize: Turning from true gospel Galatians 1 Key Verses: 5, 8, 12, 18, After Paul begins his letter in the normal way for that day and age, he gets right down to business. Some in the region where his readers live are abandoning the Good News of the freedom we have in Jesus. Some teachersContinue reading “Day 90”

Galatians – Day 90.00

Galatians: The Law Acrostic Theme: The Law Author: Paul Date Written: around 47 A.D. Audience: Opponents of the Freedom found in Christ living in the Southern region of Galatia Key Verse: 2:16 Summary: This book argues in clear terms that keeping the Old Testament Law is not a requirement for living a life of faithContinue reading “Galatians – Day 90.00”

Luke 24 – Day 89

Memorize: News of Jesus’ resurrection Luke 24 Key Verses: 1, 6, 10, 27, 32, 45, 51 The women come to the tomb to finish what they could not do because of the haste of the burial and the Sabbath day restrictions. When they arrive the tomb is open. The two heavenly beings who greet themContinue reading “Luke 24 – Day 89”

Day 88

Memorize: Acceptance of penitent thief Luke 23 Key Verses: 4, 9, 22, 31, 34, 43, 45, Pilate, the Roman authority for that area passes the buck to Herod. He doesn’t want to take responsibility for this miscarriage of justice. Pilate finds no basis for the charges, and should have let Jesus go, but he yieldsContinue reading “Day 88”

Day 87

Memorize: Mockery of the trial Luke 22 Key Verses: 3, 16, 24, 32-33, 60, Satan enters Judas, a place prepared by deception and rebellion. Satan can’t just jump into an unprepared heart. Christians don’t need to worry about demon possession. We have the Strong Man, Jesus, residing in us. Jesus is reading Himself for HisContinue reading “Day 87”

Day 86

Memorize: Temple destruction is foretold Luke 21 Key Verses: 4, 7, 9, 12, 18, 20, 27-28, 33, God doesn’t like leftovers! He doesn’t want us to be generous for show. He expects us to give everything, with abandon. This widow is contrasted with the rich. What I find surprising is that the rich have notContinue reading “Day 86”

Day 85

Memorize: Christ repeatedly outwits Pharisees Luke 20 Key Verses: 2, 14, 18, 25, 34, 38, 44, 47 Jesus knew that there are those who are in rebellion against the authority of God. We see it in the news and in our own lives. The religious leaders were rebelling against God’s authority and Jesus caught themContinue reading “Day 85”

Day 84

Memorize: Entry into Jerusalem triumphant Luke 19 Key Verses: 2, 10, 25, 30, 40, 46, 47 The profession of tax collecting has not changed that much. People didn’t like them then, and they don’t like them now. Back then they would skim off the top of every inflated collection some for themselves. Today they justContinue reading “Day 84”

Day 83

Memorize: Faith must be persistent Luke 18 Key Verses: 1, 8, 14, 17, 25, 30, 41 The point of this parable is that we need to stay in prayer and not give up. It is not that we need to bug God in order for Him to finally break down and give us what weContinue reading “Day 83”

Day 82

Memorize: Response of ten lepers Luke 17 Key Verses: 2, 10, 18, 21, 24, 33, 37 One thing is for certain, we don’t want to be responsible for someone else’s fall. We need to work to forgive others. And I mean work to forgive. We are allowed to hold people accountable for their actions, butContinue reading “Day 82”