Paul discusses several related topics in today’s Bible reading. I think an appropriate summarizing word would be Contented. Paul discusses people who are married. They should be contented in their situation. Paul discusses singles. They should be contented in their situation. This isn’t to say that we shouldn’t set goals. This isn’t to say that…
In today’s Bible reading, Paul continues his discussion about the factions that exist in the Corinthian church. He drives home the point that yes, he planted and Apollos watered, (1 Corinthians 3:6) but only God produced the growth. (1 Corinthians 3:7) If we could summarize chapter three in just one word, it would be growth….
Picking up from yesterday, in today’s Bible reading, I don’t think Paul was taking a jab at Apollos, but he highlights his goal in preaching the gospel to the Corinthians. He didn’t want to come in his own strength and wisdom. He didn’t want to come with flowery speech. He said he would rather come…
Dr. Luke shares the details of Jesus “trial” before the Sanhedrin in today’s Bible reading. I put the word trial in quotes because it was anything but a proper trial. Luke doesn’t share all of the details of the trial such as the witnesses who couldn’t agree on their stories. (Mark 14:56) But he does…
Jesus says a lot about priorities in today’s Bible reading. Most importantly, He talks about people who are consumed by worry. He says, don’t worry about what you’re going to eat, what you’re going to drink, what you’re going to wear. (Luke 12:29) Instead, rest in the knowledge that God knows everything about you and…
If you’ve ever watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, you heard Linus van Pelt quote from Luke’s Gospel in today’s Bible reading. Charlie Brown complains that Christmas has become so commercialized. (The animated classic first aired in 1965) Exasperated, Charlie Brown asks, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Linus replies, “Sure, Charlie…
