Bible Reading

  • Bible Reading – Week 42

    Overview: We complete 2 Timothy this week and then move into a letter from James. The author of the Book of James was likely James, the half-brother of Jesus. The…

  • Bible Reading – Week 41

    Overview: Titus is similar in tone to 1 and 2 Timothy. The author is giving the young pastor, Titus, instructions for growing the church and individual Christians.  2 Timothy 1…

  • Bible Reading – Week 40

    Overview: Neither of the two letters of Paul to Timothy are thought to have been written by St. Paul. Linguistic facts—such as short connectives, particles, and other syntactical peculiarities; use of…

  • Bible Reading – Week 39

    Overview: Philippians and the letters to Timothy are a little more warm and personal. The Philippian people were especially close to Paul. He has spent quite a while in Philippi…

  • Bible Reading – Week 38

    Overview: If you are a careful reader, you may have noticed that “Paul” instructed the churches to pass these letters around to each other. He wanted the Colossians Christians to…

  • Bible Reading – Week 37

    Overview: We finish Colossians this week and read Philemon and part of Ephesians. These three letters were believed to be written while Paul was still in prison in Rome. There…

  • Bible Reading – Week 36

    Overview: As we begin this week’s readings, Paul is still testifying to the Roman officials. Paul used every opportunity to tell people about Jesus. In chapter 26, Paul is speaking…

  • Bible Reading – Week 35

    Overview: Have you noticed that Luke, the writer of Acts, began using “we” as he describes Paul’s journeys? Apparently Luke traveled with Paul during this time. Our reading this week…

  • Bible Reading – Week 34

    Overview: We will finish Romans this week and return to Acts. Here are some things to look for in Romans: Chapter 13 tells us about how a Christian should consider…

  • Bible Reading – Week 33

    Overview: This week’s readings also include some very familiar passages. Romans 8 is where Paul makes a great effort to explain what the Holy Spirit cane so for us. Romans…