Friday, May 7, 2010

HEBREWS 9-10

As we journey through these passages we start off looking at the Temple on earth that had shadows and patterns of the Heavenly. We are taken to the Holiest place of all behind a veil. (Remember when Jesus died the veil was torn from top to bottom.) At this place we are not allowed to go further. It really doesn't matter because the focus shifts to what Jesus did in the Heavenly. When we get to the middle of chapter 10 we now enter boldly unto the throne of grace in the Holiest of Heaven.
Closely following that thought we are told to provoke one another to love, not to intentionally skip church, and to follow after these things we were taught.
Christ's sacrifice made a difference. It satisfied the Father, brought peace for us, and changes everything that was previously known about sacrifice.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

HEBREWS 7-8

Interesting words are used to describe the old priesthood and the old law:
Chapter 7 Need change vs. 12, carnal vs. 16, weak, unprofitable vs. 18, made nothing perfect vs. 19
Chapter 8 Shadow and pattern vs. 5, full of fault vs. 7-8, old, decays, grows old, vanishes away vs. 13
The New Priesthood, covenant, and law are described this way:
Chapter 7 Power of an endless life vs. 16, better hope vs. 19, better testament vs. 22, unchangeable vs. 24,
Chapter 8 More excellent, better promises vs. 6, provides mercy and forgiveness vs. 12

I am so thankful for Jesus Christ the priest after the order of Mechisadec who made a new and better way for us. I am so glad to be under the new priesthood, covenant and law.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

HEBREWS

Hebrews 5-6
Two thoughts from these passages:
1. We need to be skillful in the Word.
2. God's promises and person are immutable (they don't change).
God makes promises in His own name.
We can cling to the promises He makes because there is no greater.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

HEBREWS

Hebrews Chapters 3-4
Those who fell in the wilderness could not enter into rest because of their unbelief. We cannot enter into the rest of Christ (Matthew 11:29-30) if we are in unbelief.
The Word did not profit them because of unbelief.
These chapters seem to have an equal sign attached faith=rest. rest=position in Christ. I think that it is interesting that some people try so hard to make Sabbath rest (a work we do) as gaining favor with God, but this passage places that rest solely on faith.
I love how chapter 4 ends. We have a High Priest who understands us. He encourages us to enter boldly before His throne of grace. What an awesome God we serve.

Monday, May 3, 2010

HEBREWS

Monday May 3, 2010
While reading chapters one and two in Hebrews today concentrate on the thought: "Jesus is better than the Angels"

Interesting points:
God used to speak through the prophets, now He speaks through His Son.
Verse 3 sums up the book, He is the express image of God's Person. He offered His sacrifice and sat down.
Hebrews 1:10 = Psalm 102:25
Hebrews 1:11-12 = Isaiah 34:4, 51:6, Psalm 110:1
Hebrews 2:6-8 = Psalm 8:4-6
Hebrews 2:9 He tasted death for every man, verse 10 so that He could be the captain of our salvation.
Hebrews 2:18 - Because He was tempted, He is able to help (and deliver) those of us who are tempted. c.f. Hebrews 4:15-16; 5:2; 7:25

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Day 14: Matthew 8:18-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-39

Our Lord demonstrates great power. Power of nature and power over spirits. He is the Almighty, Alpha and Omega.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Day 13: Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-25, Luke 8:4-18, Mark 4:26-29, Matthew 13:24-32, Mark 4:30-32, Matthew 13:33-35, Mark 4:33&34, Matthew 13:36-53

Why did Jesus speak in parables?
Why wouldn't He want everyone to understand?
How types of ground were really saved?

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Day 12: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20&21, Matthew 12:22-30, Mark 3:22-27, Matthew 12:37, Mark 3:28-30, Matthew 12:38-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8: 19-21

Day 10: Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-19, Matthew chapter 5 - chapter 8 verse 13 Day 11: Luke 7:1-17, Matthew 11:2-15, Luke 7:18-30, Matthew 11:16-19, Luke

Sorry I missed posting yesterday.
Today I was in awe of the way Jesus handled the Pharisee Simon when He was thinking ill of Jesus for allowing that kind of sinner to anoint Him.
Have a great weekend, my next post will just be the info for day 12.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Day 9: Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 6:1-5, Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11, Matthew 12:15-21,Mark 3:7-12

I am truly grateful for the frank manner in which Jesus speaks to the Pharisees. I enjoy seeing how the different authors are given different detail to share, such as the man with the withered hand and Dr. Luke telling us which one it was.
There is a solemn reference to humanities leaning toward possessions over people when the Pharisees see the value in helping a sheep out of a ditch but not a man who needs to be healed.
I get excited as Jesus stood up for his disciples while they picked barley wheat on the Sabbath. He also stood up for the man with a withered hand. I know that when I follow Him, He stands up for me.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Day 8: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39, John chapter 5

I find it very interesting that all four Gospels give the account of Jesus being asked about fasting.
Also, Jesus statements were very clear about He and the Father being one. What a doctrinal exposition in Luke 5!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Day 7: Matthew 8:2-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26

Also add Mark 1:35-39 to this reading. Isn't it interesting that Jesus keeps saying, "Don't tell anyone what I've done for you." And then they "blaze it abroad" (KJV) they tell everybody.
Why do you think Jesus tells them not to tell anyone what He did?

Monday, March 1, 2010

Day 6: Luke 4:16-30, Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:21-39, Luke 4:31-44, Matthew 4:23-25

Just a couple things to think about as we read.
1. Did Jesus have other disciples than the twelve?
2. When Jesus read in the synagogue in his home town how was their initial reaction different from their final response?


I found it interesting that they heard him speak graciously. They enjoyed hearing about the fulfilling of the prophecy for Messiah. They were angered that their own unbelief was called out. They tried to throw Jesus off a cliff. He miraculously walked right through them. This account shows God the Father's protection on Jesus until the time was right.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Day 3: John 1:29-34, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12&13, Luke 4:1-13

Look for the subtle differences in the account of Jesus being tempted. Each author provides a little different detail that helps us understand all that is taking place.
What does it mean that the angels ministered to Jesus?
Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Day 2: Luke 2:40-52, Matthew 3:1-17, Mark 1:1-10, John 1:6-18, Luke 3:1-22

People thought John was the Messiah because of this radical message. The Kingdom of Heaven was so close the people could touch it.
John spoke with authority, so much so that he called Herod's relationship with his brother's wife, "SIN". What a man.
I could not imagine being the one who baptized Jesus. What an honor and privilege. I imagine John had as much wonder in that moment and maybe more, than when the priest (his father was one) would stand in the temple and offer sacrifice.
As we think about character traits that we would like to have what are some that John exhibits that you would like to own?

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Day 1: Matthew 1:1-38, Luke chapter 1, Luke 2:1-39, Matthew 2:1-50

Today is the day to begin!
As you read today let me give you some things to look for and think about.
1. Were all of Jesus ancestors pure blooded Israelites?
2. How many generations were in between Abraham to David and David to Jesus?
3. Try to find a characteristic from one of the participants in this history, that you find honorable and worthy to be emulated.
4. I see two very different moods among God's people at the coming of Christ. One mood by those who knew the Christ was born and another mood among those who did not.

I look forward to seeing your comments as we Walk through the Gospels together.

Lord, I ask for understanding as we read Your Word. I beg you, Holy Spirit to open our Spiritual eyes so that we may learn life, godliness, and how to live out holiness. Give us endurance to read everyday, faithfulness to stick to the commitment, and a mind to remember to do it. Be magnified in our lives, Oh Holy God, by the showing of Yourself to us. Jesus be real to us as we read about your descent into humanity.
In that precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
AMEN

Friday, February 19, 2010

Countdown to reading

I want to encourage everyone to join the blog and invite others to join the blog. 40 days through the Gospels can invigorate our faith, encourage our church, and start something special.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Reading Scheudle

Day 1: Matthew 1:1-38, Luke chapter 1, Luke 2:1-39, Matthew 2:1-50
Day 2: Luke 2:40-52, Matthew 3:1-18, Mark 1:1-8, John 1:6-18, Luke 3:1-22
Day 3: John 1:29-34, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12&13, Luke 4:1-13
Day 4: John 1:45-51, John chapter 2, John 3: 1-24
Day 5: John 3:25 - John chapter 4, Luke 3:19&20, Matthew 4:12&17, Mark 1:14&15, Luke 4:14&15
Day 6: Luke 4:16-30, Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:21-39, Luke 4:31-44, Matthew 4:23-25
Day 7: Matthew 8:2-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16,
Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26
Day 8: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32,
Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39, John chapter 5
Day 9: Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 6:1-5, Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11, Matthew 12:15-21,Mark 3:7-12
Day 10: Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-19, Matthew chapter 5 - chapter 8 verse 13
Day 11: Luke 7:1-17, Matthew 11:2-15, Luke 7:18-30, Matthew 11:16-19, Luke 7:31-35, Matthew 11:20-30, Luke 7:36-50
Day 12: Luke 8:1-3, Mark 3:20&21, Matthew 12:22-30, Mark 3:22-27, Matthew 12:37, Mark 3:28-30, Matthew 12:38-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8: 19-21
Day 13: Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-25, Luke 8:4-18, Mark 4:26-29, Matthew 13:24-32, Mark 4:30-32, Matthew 13:33-35, Mark 4:33&34, Matthew 13:36-53
Day 14: Matthew 8:18-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-39
Day 15: Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56, Matthew 9:27-34, Matthew 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6
Day 16: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 6:7, Luke 9:1&2, Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:8-11, Luke 9:3-5, Matthew10:16-42, Matthew 11:1, Mark 6:12&13, Luke 9:6
Day 17: Matthew 14:1-29, Luke 9:7-9, Matthew 14:13-21,
Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-13
Day 18: Matthew 14:22&23, Mark 6:45&46, John 6:14&15, Matthew 14:24-33, Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21,
Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56, John 6:22-71
Day 19: Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23, Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:29-31, Mark 7:31-37, Matthew 15:32-38, Mark 8:1-9, Matthew 15:39 - 16:4, Mark 8:10-12
Day 20: Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:12-26, Matthew 16:13-19, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21, Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 8:31-33, Luke 9:22, Matthew 16:24-28, Mark 8:34-38, Mark 9:1, Luke 9:23-27
Day 21: Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 17:9-13, Mark 9:9-13, Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43, Matthew 17:22&23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:44&45, Matthew 17:24-27, Mark 9:33
Day 22: Mark 18:1-5, Mark 9:34-37, Luke 9:46-48, Matthew 18:6-14, Mark 9:38-50, Matthew 18:15-35, John 7:1-53
Day 23: John 8:1-59, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 8:19-22, Luke 9:57-60
Day 24: John 9:1-41, Luke 10:1-42, Luke 11:1-54
Day 25: Luke 12:1-59, Luke 13:1-35, Luke 14:1-35
Day 26: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 16:1-31, Luke 17:1-10
Day 27: John 11:1-54, Luke 17:11-37, Luke 18:1-14
Day 28: Luke 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12, Matthew19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17, Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-30
Day 29: Matthew 20:1-34, Luke 18:31-34, Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45
Day 30: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-28, John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11, Matthew 12:1-11, Mark 11:1-44, John 12:12-19
Day 31: Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48, Matthew 21:18&19, Mark 11:12-14, Matthew 21:20-22, Mark 11:20-26, Matthew 21:23-27, Mark 11:27-33, Luke 20:1-8, Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19
Day 32: Matthew 22:1-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26, Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-38, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34, Luke 20:39&40, Matthew 22:41-46, Mark 12:35-44
Day 33: Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-40, Luke 20:45-47, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4
Day 34: Matthew 24:1-51, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-38, Matthew 25:1-46
Day 35: Matthew 26:1-5, Mark 14:1&2, Luke 22:1&2, Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10&11, Luke 22:3-6, John 12:20-50,
Matthew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13
Day 36: Matthew 26:20-25, Mark 14:17-21, John 13:21-35, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-30, John 13:1-20, Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-38, John 13:36-38
Day 37: John 14:1-31, John 15:1-27, John16:1-33, John17:1-26, Matthew 26:30-46, Mark 14:26-42, Luke 22:39-46, John 18:1
Day 38: Matthew 26: 47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:2-23, Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54-65, John 18:24, Matthew 26:58-75, Mark 14:54-72, Luke 22:55-62, John 18:15-27, Matthew 27:1&2, Mark 15:1, Luke 22:66-71, Matthew 27:3-10, Acts 1:18&19, Matthew 27:11-14, Mark 15:2-5, Luke 23:1-5, John 18:28-38, Luke 23:6-12
Day 39: Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:13-25,
John 18:39&40, Matthew 27:27-31, Mark 15:16-19,
John 19:1-16, Matthew 27:32-34, Mark 15:20-23,Luke 23:26-32, John 19:17, Matthew 27:35-44, Mark 15:24-32, Luke 23:33-43, John 19:18-27, Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-37, Luke 23:44-46, John 19:28-37, Matthew 27:51-56, Mark 15:38-41, Luke 23:47-49 Matthew 27:57-61, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56, John19:38-42,
Day 40: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Matthew 28:2-8, Mark 16:2-8, Luke 24:1-8, John 20:1, Luke 24:9-12, John 20:2-10, Mark 16:9-11, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:9-15, Mark 16:12&13, Luke 24:13-35, Mark 16:4, Luke 24:36-43, John 20:19-29, John 21:1-24, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:44-49, Mark 16:19&20, Luke 24:50-53, John 21:25, John 20:30-31

Here we go

Thank you Rachel for setting up this blog site. I am excited about our 40 Day Walk Through the Gospels. We will start Wednesday February 24th and Conclude on Easter Sunday. I hope this blog is helpful to you as you read through the Gospels chronologically. If you have questions or comments or see something that speaks to you, please feel free to post your comments. I look forward to seeing what God will do for our church through this exercise.
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