Pastor Rick
Matthew 1, Luke 2:1-38
Where there exactly 14 generations between each of these three events?
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Luke 1, John 1:1-14
Hooray! Today we begin the New Testament. Not that the Old Testament wasn’t good, it was…but this marks a milestone for us. Let’s dig in.
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Malachi 1-4
I am happy to make some comments on Malachi today for two reasons: First, Malachi has some profound things to say, and secondly, today marks the end of the Old Testament Reading. Hooray! We are heading into the New Testament tomorrow!
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Nehemiah 8-10
For a minute there I forgot I was reading Nehemiah…this is all about Ezra! Which brings up an interesting point…
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Ezra 7-10
Although the book of Ezra bears his name, he doesn’t make an appearance in Jerusalem until much later. I hadn’t thought about it, but he probably was in Babylon (Susa) when Esther was made Queen.
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Esther 1-5
One of the things I learn from reading the Bible chronologically is that even though the Jews had returned to Israel, there were still plenty of them left in Babylon. They apparently didn’t all leave. Which makes me wonder…how many Iranians or Iraqis today could have a jewish ancestor? Wouldn’t that be ironic, considering how much they fight amongst each other?
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Pastor Kathy
Luke 22
Monday
The Passover meal is about to take place for Jesus and the disciples. This was one of the “important” festivals.
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Luke 21
Friday
Jesus and his disciples were walking past Herod’s temple and began talking about how impressive it was. (Sort of the response Herod was looking for I think.)
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Luke 20
Thursday
It is getting near to the time of the crucifixion and the Jewish council is doing is best to try to find a way to trap Jesus into saying something wrong.
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Luke 19
Wednesday
So how many of the “lost and outcast” have you noticed Jesus talking to over the last several chapters?
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Luke 18
Tuesday
Can you see yourself as the judge in this parable? Or the widow? Talk about nagging….
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Luke 16
Friday
Have you ever noticed how Jesus is constantly saying things that goes against popular opinion?
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Luke 15
Thursday
So what have you lost that you thought never would be found. I have to share a story with you about lost keys…
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