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Category Archives: New Testament
Be Like Me
One of the gutsier things that pops up repeatedly in Paul’s letters is his unapologetic claim that the churches he ministers should imitate him. I think a case could be made that this element carried more importance in Paul’s understanding … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Community, New Testament, Philippians
Tagged boldness, integrity, Paul, Phil 3:7
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Discipleship on Whose Terms?
Continuing my recent Bonhoeffer kick, Ive been digging back into his classic book Discipleship. Check out this section: Discipleship without Jesus Christ is choosing one’s own path. It could be an ideal path or a martyr’s path, but it is … Continue reading
Posted in books, Devotional, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, New Testament, Uncategorized
Tagged Bonhoeffer, discipleship
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A Steward of God’s Grace to Whom?
Yesterday, in the senior adult Bible class, we were hacking on Ephesians 3 a little bit. Such a dense piece of scripture! The section describes Paul’s identity in some interesting ways, and one of those in particular caught my attention. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Devotional, Ephesians, New Testament
Tagged grace, mission, outreach, Paul
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Matthew 26:36-38
Translation Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sad … Continue reading
Matthew 26:26-35 Translation and Reflections
Translation When they had eaten, Jesus took bread and, blessing it, broke it, and giving to the disciples, he said, “Take, eat. This is my body.” And taking the cup and giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, New Testament
Tagged communion, Eucharist, Lord's Supper, Matthew 26
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The Least
There are some passages that leave me with a haunting feeling every time I come across them. Today, I read this bit in Matthew 25. I’m going to post it here without much comment, except to say that this is … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, justice, Matthew, Ministry, New Testament
Tagged gospels, Jesus, justice, Matthew 25, social justice
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Be Ready!
“Be ready!” But first, let’s talk a little bit more about what that means. If you read the gospels with an eye alert to the sorts of things Jesus teaches about living wisely or ethically, the motif of readiness really … Continue reading
Freely
This year I’m working through the Greek New Testament. Here’s a bit that was in this morning’s text, from Matthew 10. It’s where Jesus is sending out the twelve. As you go, preach, saying “The kingdom of heaven has drawn … Continue reading
Galatians 6:1-18
Translation Brothers, if a man is caught in some sin, you, the spiritual ones, must restore him in a spirit of gentleness, being careful that you are not tempted yourselves. Carry each other’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of … Continue reading
Galatians 5:16-26 Translation and Reflections
Translation And I say, walk in the spirit and do not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the spirit, and the spirit desires what is against the flesh, for these are opposed … Continue reading
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