Mastering the New Testament – Page 27

Day 23

Memorize: Outpouring of Holy Spirit Acts 2 Key Verses: 3, 5, 8, 15, 16, 22, 37-38, 42 Sometimes we get so used to hearing a passage of Scripture, or we just read so fast, that we take some things for granted. Take a look at verse three. These are not tongues of fire, but somethingContinue reading “Day 23”

Day 22

Memorize: Heavenly ascension of Christ Acts 1 Key Verses: 1-3, 4-5, 8, 11, Acts begins by saying it is a second volume of a two volume work, the first being the Gospel of Luke. We don’t know anything about this man Theophilus except that his name means “lover of God.” Theophilus is thought to beContinue reading “Day 22”

Acts – Day 22.00

Memorize: Holy Spirit Working in the Church Acrostic Theme: Holy Spirit Working in the Church Author: Luke the Apostle who also wrote the Gospel of Luke Date Written: Between 62-70 A.D. Audience: Dedicated to Theophilus, but written to both Jews & Gentiles. Key Verse: 1:8 This book is all about Jesus continuing His ministry inContinue reading “Acts – Day 22.00”

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Congratulations! You now are beginning to get a handle on John. I would suggest that you concentrate on chapters 14-21, since they are the newest. We will start Acts this coming week. I suggest that you go over John each day and focus on any Phrases that trip you up. Roll back and forth aroundContinue reading “Sunday, January 29, 2012”

John 21 – Day 21

Memorize: Final charge to Peter John 21 Key Verses: 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25 Seven of the disciples decide to go fishing and none of them catch anything. This is typical fishing! Too many men doing nothing and catching nothing. Jesus is waiting with breakfast on the shore and helps them catch an abundanceContinue reading “John 21 – Day 21”

John 20 – Day 20

Memorize: Eyewitnesses to the resurrection John 20 Key Verses: 9, 16-17, 19, 21-22, 29, 30-31 After Jesus’ hasty burial in a borrowed tomb just moments before the Sabbath period began, the disciples and His close companions observe the Sabbath. Just moments after the official Sabbath has ended Mary Magdalene goes to properly prepare Jesus body.Continue reading “John 20 – Day 20”

John 19 – Day 19

Memorize: Illegal trials and crucifixion John 19 Key Verses: 1, 11, 22, 26-27, 30, 34, 38 No concerns about coercive interrogation techniques back then. Flog the prisoner, then ask the questions. I guess most prisoners would blurt out whatever they could to get the flogging to stop, but not Jesus. He stays true to theContinue reading “John 19 – Day 19”

Day 18

Lord’s betrayal and denial John 18 Key Verses: 6, 15, 27, 31 This is no shootout at the OK Corral. No resistance to arrest here. No swat team needed. Jesus walks out and surrenders. They show up ready for a fight, and Jesus gives Himself over to death. Remember, Jesus mission was to die forContinue reading “Day 18”

Day 17

Extended prayer of Christ John 17 Key Verses: 3, 5, 15, 21 Eternal life is knowing the true God. When we know Him, we have eternal life. Life is about relationship. When we have relationship with the true God, we have life. It is eternal life because He is eternal. If I am part ofContinue reading “Day 17”

Day 16

Believer’s comfort and joy John 16 Key Verses: 1, 7-8, 16, 33 Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for what is coming next: His death and burial. I have been with many people as they tried to prepare their families for their upcoming death. This is one of the hardest things to do. Often cancerContinue reading “Day 16”