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F260 Day 212: 2 Corinthians 1-2
2 Corinthians 1-2 Paul writes a second letter to the Corinthian church. He begins his letter by discussing some of the hardships he has been through and how God has comforted him. The comfort he receives from God equips him to comfort others who are suffering. He then explains why his trip he had detailed
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F260 Day 211: 1 Corinthians 15-16
1 Corinthians 15-16 As Paul closes his letter, he stresses the importance of Jesus’ resurrection. The resurrection is essential to our faith and without it we are still in our sins. When Paul wrote his letter, there were still many alive who had witnessed the resurrected Lord with their own eyes. And because the resurrection
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F260 Day 210: 1 Corinthians 13-14
1 Corinthians 13-14 Paul continues his argument on how spiritual gifts ought to be used by believers. First and foremost, it all must be done in love. Without love, it is all meaningless. And with that, when we act in love and use our gifts, the motivation should be for the edification and building up
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F260 Day 209: 1 Corinthians 11-12
1 Corinthians 11-12 In chapter 11, Paul lays more criticism on them, this time for their handling of the Lord’s supper. He explains the importance of this meal and how it should not be taken lightly. From there, he moves on to talk about spiritual gifts. Paul talks about how God knits together the Church
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F260 Day 208: 1 Corinthians 9-10
1 Corinthians 9-10 In chapter 9, Paul speaks of the example he set as an apostle. Even though he is within his right to be supported financially by them, he chooses not to. Instead, he does whatever he can to not hinder them from hearing the gospel. From there, he goes on to describe Israel’s
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F260 Day 207: 1 Corinthians 7-8
1 Corinthians 7-8 After dealing with the church’s issues, Paul turns his attention to answering their questions. Their first question is about marriage. Whether married or single, Paul encourages people to stay in the state they are in. But he says that being single allows you to do more for the Lord, so long as
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F260 Day 206: 1 Corinthians 5-6
1 Corinthians 5-6 Paul continues to address the issues in this church. Now his attention turns to some egregious sexual immorality that the church is tolerating. He calls them out for not dealing with the issue, and the fact that they were boasting in it. Paul also calls outs their inability to resolve disputes with
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F260 Day 205: 1 Corinthians 3-4
1 Corinthians 3-4 A couple issues Paul faced with the Corinthians was their immaturity and arrogance. They still lived like they had not encountered Christ. And, yet, they acted like they were wiser and superior than others. Paul corrects both of these issues by talking about the role of God’s servants and the example set
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F260 Day 204: 1 Corinthians 1-2
1 Corinthians 1-2 After his time in Corinth, Paul writes a letter to those believers. He is concerned with divisions in the church, based on who brought them to the knowledge of Christ. Paul warns that it is foolish and only their affiliation with Christ matters. From there, he talks about how the gospel is
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F260 Day 203: Acts 18:18-19:41
Acts 18:18-19:41 After leaving Corinth, Paul continues his work of spreading the gospel and strengthening believers wherever he goes. On his way back, he stops in Jerusalem and Antioch to check in. From there he goes out again, spending significant time in Ephesus. While in Ephesus, a riot breaks out because of the impact of
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F260 Day 202: 2 Thessalonians 1-3
2 Thessalonians 1-3 In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes about the Lord’s return. He wants to make sure these believers are not deceived into believing the Lord has already returned. He then gives them signs to look for concerning this event. Along with that, he encourages them to continue in the faith
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F260 Day 201: 1 Thessalonians 3-5
1 Thessalonians 3-5 After Timothy’s return, Paul is encouraged by the good report he receives. With this, he moves into his encouragement for these believers. He tells them to continue doing what they have already been taught and are doing well. The love they have, keep doing it, but do it even more. Finally, he
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F260 Day 200: 1 Thessalonians 1-2
1 Thessalonians 1-2 After spending less than a month with the Thessalonians believers, Paul writes them a letter. His letter begins with much thanksgiving and praise for these believers. They are doing well and spreading the good news, which pleases Paul. He this reminisces about his time with them, particularly the example he had with
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F260 Day 199: Acts 17:1-18:17
Acts 17:1-18:17 Paul does not let hardship stop him from preaching the gospel. He journeys to Thessalonica and then Berea, preaching until he is run out of town. Then, in Athens, he has an opportunity to speak to a large crowd about Jesus. Finally, he makes his way to Corinth where he finds some success,
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F260 Day 198: Galatians 4-6
Galatians 4-6 In the second half of his letter to the Galatians, Paul breaks down why he does not want them to believe that circumcision will bring anything to their salvation. He shows them that it is useless to follow one part of the law and ignore the rest. Instead, he shows how we have
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F260 Day 197: Galatians 1-3
Galatians 1-3 In Galatians, Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about their move to bring in legalism. He makes it clear that there is only one gospel and our faith comes through faith in Jesus Christ. The law of Moses does not justify us, nor does it bring salvation. So, it has no place
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F260 Day 196: Acts 15-16
Acts 15-16 Some Jews from Jerusalem came to Antioch and taught that Gentiles needed to follow the Mosaic law. After much debate, the church sent Paul & Barnabas to get official word from the apostles. Once the matter was discussed, minimal requirements were put on Gentile believers. The letter with this was taken back to
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F260 Day 195: James 3-5
James 3-5 In the rest of his letter, James lays out the difference between someone who is seeking God versus their own ways. In so many ways we are double-minded, which James addressed in the beginning of the letter. This happens in our speech, how we interact with others, and even how we plan our
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F260 Day 194: James 1-2
James 1-2 James, the Lord’s brother, writes a letter to the Jews who have been scattered because of persecution. He reminds them to use these difficulties as a means of perseverance and growth in their faith. James also encourages these believers to not just be bystanders, but actively live out their faith by loving others
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F260 Day 193: Acts 13-14
Acts 13-14 While in Antioch, the Holy Spirit called Paul and Barnabas to missionary work. In response, the two men, along with their team, traveled and preached the word of God. They would teach in the synagogues to the Jews first, and then to the Gentiles. As they taught, many would come to faith. But,
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F260 Day 192: Acts 12
Acts 12 Persecution once again broke out against this church, this time by the hand of King Herod. Unfortunately, this time he killed one of the apostles, James, the brother of John. Along with this, Peter was jailed and was to be executed. An angel rescued him and removed him from harm’s way. God’s word
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F260 Day 191: Acts 10-11
Acts 10-11 Cornelius, a Roman officer who worships God, has an encounter with an angel. He obeys and sends for Peter. Before the men arrive, Peter has a vision from God about eating unclean animals & is told God made them clean. Peter goes and preaches the gospel to them. Upon hearing, the entire crowd
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F260 Day 190: Acts 8-9
Acts 8-9 After Stephen’s death, persecution of Christians breaks out in Jerusalem. Everyone scattered except the apostles, who stayed. As the people fled, they took the good news with them and continued preaching. Because of their preaching, the church spreads and those outside Jerusalem come to faith. As Saul’s persecutions increase, the Lord stops him
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F260 Day 189: Acts 7
Acts 7 In response to the accusations against him, Stephen tells them about Israel’s history. He begins with Abraham and God telling him his descendants would be slaves in Egypt for 400 years.Then there was Moses. God called him as a deliverer and ruler over Israel, a man they rejected. He then continues through Israel’s