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Hang tough – Hebrews 12,13

Posted on February 8, 2012 by parklinscomb

The great crowd of witnesses — 12:1 Although it isn’t likely that those who have gone on before can really see what the current world is doing, the figure of speech here does motivate us to faithfulness to think that … Continue reading →

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Greater and greater — Hebrews 7-9

Posted on February 6, 2012 by parklinscomb

Christianity is not one religion among other equals. It’s not even one of an elite group of valid religions. It is the uniquely true, valid, and singular way to God. The Jewish Christian audience to who the writer addressed his … Continue reading →

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Slugs and anchors — Hebrew 4-6

Posted on February 6, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading continues to encourage Jewish Christians to remain true to the covenant established by Jesus by drawing analogy been their present circumstances and the circumstances of most of their forebears in the wilderness — because they wanted to turn … Continue reading →

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Lay aside the old self — Ephesians 4-6

Posted on January 26, 2012 by parklinscomb

There just seem to be some sections of the Bible that are full to overflowing in good stuff. Ephesians, especially chapters 4-6, is one of those spots. Again, I’m going to have a hard time paring things down to just … Continue reading →

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The aroma of Christ — 2 Corinthians 1-3

Posted on January 19, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today, we move on to the second letter to the Corinthian church. This letter, by the way, is actually not the second letter Paul ever wrote to Corinth; it is probably the fourth. There appears to have been a letter … Continue reading →

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God’s more excellent way— 1 Cor. 11-14

Posted on January 17, 2012 by parklinscomb

The Corinthian Christians had bought the world’s wisdom hook, line, and sinker and it was about to destroy the Lord’s church. In today’s reading, Paul continues to guide and direct them toward transformational living. The divine order — 1 Cor. … Continue reading →

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Acts of the Apostles — Acts 1-3

Posted on December 29, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well, today we begin the book of Acts. If you’ve never studied this book very much before, you’re in for a treat. Before we start with the story itself, please allow me to provide a short introduction. The book of … Continue reading →

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The reward for righteousness — Zechariah 13-14

Posted on November 26, 2011 by parklinscomb

The last two chapters of Zechariah are about the remnant of Israel, including the Jews of his day, but more specifically — in a second fulfillment — the church. Essentially, it is the result of righteous living among the returned … Continue reading →

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Rebuking Satan — Zechariah 1-3

Posted on November 22, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading takes us to the book of Zechariah. He was contemporary with Haggai and a relative contemporary of Malachi (within the early post-exilic era). Zechariah is filled with what is known as apocalyptic language. That doesn’t mean that it’s … Continue reading →

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Idealism that changes the world — Ezekiel 44-48

Posted on November 2, 2011 by parklinscomb

This last portion of Ezekiel is centered around the Messiah and His place in God’s kingdom. Part of the Jewish Messianic thought is that when the Messiah comes (the Prince of this passage), He will come in through the eastern … Continue reading →

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