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F260 Day 236: Philippians 1-2
Philippians 1-2 Paul writes to the Philippians church from jail. This church supports Paul and serve as an encouragement to him. He writes to thank them for this and to give an update. As a result of his imprisonment, the gospel is advancing, which strengthens him to keep going. But, he also wants to encourage
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F260 Day 235: Ephesians 5-6
Ephesians 5-6 Paul tells the church to imitate God. This means they are to walk in love and purity, instead of the sins they formerly practiced. Daily, Christians should pay attention to their lives to make sure it is Spirit filled and submitted to the Lord’s will. Christians must also take up spiritual armor so
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F260 Day 234: Ephesians 3-4
Ephesians 3-4 In chapter 3, Paul explains how the Gentiles being a part of the body of Christ was a mystery that has now been revealed, and that he is called to preach. He then calls the believers to walk worthy of this faith they have received. This means walking in unity with one another
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F260 Day 233: Ephesians 1-2
Ephesians 1-2 Paul writes to the Ephesian church. To begin, he explains the richness of God’s blessings that make us holy and blameless before him. It even includes the indwelling Holy Spirit. We used to be dead in sin; but, in Christ, God made us alive to now do good. Included in this is a
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F260 Day 232: Colossians 3-4
Colossians 3-4 After addressing the issues of false teachings, Paul addresses how the Colossians believers should live. He tells them to put off the old self with its ways and to put on Christ. Paul also tells them to set their mind on heavenly things. In essence, everything they do should be in the name
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F260 Day 231: Colossians 1-2
Colossians 1-2 Written during his imprisonment in Rome, Paul writes to the Colossians church to address some false teachings coming their way. He begins his letter with thanksgiving and a focus on the centrality of Christ. He is the fullness of God and the creator and sustainer of all things. From there, Paul shows there
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F260 Day 230: Acts 28
Acts 28 After their shipwreck, the locals offered hospitality to everyone who was on the ship. During their stay Paul healed many and ministered to them. Finally, Paul made it to Rome. While there, he met with the local Jews and shared the gospel with them. Some believed, but others turned away. Yet, during his
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F260 Day 229: Acts 26-27
Acts 26-27 Paul once again has opportunity to share his testimony and faith, this time before King Agrippa. After hearing his appeal, the king says Paul could have been released had he not appealed to Caesar. After this, Paul sets sail for Rome to stand trial before Caesar, but is shipwrecked along the way. The
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F260 Day 228: Acts 24-25
Acts 24-25 After the plot to kill him was foiled, Paul makes his defense before Felix. His defense shows that the accusations against him are false. Hoping to receive money for his release, Felix keeps Paul in custody. Eventually Felix is replaced and has another trial. This time, Paul appeals to Caesar and is asked
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F260 Day 227: Acts 22-23
Acts 22-23 After his arrest, the guards give Paul an opportunity to speak to the people. Paul then shares his testimony with the Jews. They listen until he talks about being sent to the Gentiles. The guards then bring Paul before the Sanhedrin which ends in a dispute. Finally, Paul foils a plot against his
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F260 Day 226: Acts 20-21
Acts 20-21 In these chapters we find Paul making his way back to Jerusalem. Along the way, he takes the opportunity to encourage the believers he has had the opportunity to minister to. Paul is constantly warned of his fate if he goes to Jerusalem, but he remains determined. And after going to Jerusalem, he
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F260 Day 225: Romans 15-16
Romans 15-16 Paul concludes his letter by encouraging the stronger believers to lift up and encourage their weaker brothers and sisters. That is the way of Christ. The goal is for Jew and Gentile to worship together in glorifying God. Then Paul details his travel plans and sends greetings to several people. He closes with
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F260 Day 224: Romans 13-14
Romans 13-14 Paul continues teaching the Roman church how to live a life of worship. He does this by placing an emphasis on living and loving well. First, it means submitting to the government God has placed over you by obeying its laws and paying its taxes. From there, he explores various ways we can
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F260 Day 223: Romans 11-12
Romans 11-12 In chapter 11, Paul concludes his discussion on Israel’s rejection of Christ. He shows that the gospel going to Gentiles is meant to make Israel jealous and bring them to repentance. With this, he concludes the argument he’s built for 11 chapters and moves into the practical application. As a result of these
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F260 Day 222: Romans 9-10
Romans 9-10 Paul now moves to a discussion about Israel and their rejection of God’s salvation. He continues to show that salvation comes through faith and that Israel is not saved because they are Abraham’s descendants. Instead of walking by faith, they chose to pursue the law as a form of works. And, as such,
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F260 Day 221: Romans 7-8
Romans 7-8 Sin is a problem for all of us. And its strength grows through God’s law. The law is good, but sin uses the law to produce desire to sin by making it known. And this struggle is a constant battle we cannot win. The only way to have victory is through Christ’s work.
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F260 Day 220: Romans 5-6
Romans 5-6 After showing how Abraham was justified by faith, Paul shows how this faith triumphs. This faith brings peace and reconciliation with God. And God did this while we were still his enemies. With this, Paul moves into how we live in this new life. As believers, we are to consider ourselves dead to
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F260 Day 219: Romans 3-4
Romans 3-4 Paul makes it clear that everyone is guilty of sin in God’s sight and worthy of God’s wrath. Even when it comes to the law the Jews had, its main purpose was to reveal sin. He then explains how righteousness is obtained, which is through faith in Jesus Christ. This point is then
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F260 Day 218: Romans 1-2; Acts 20:1-3
Romans 1-2; Acts 20:1-3 Paul writes a letter to the church in Rome. He desires to meet with them in person, but until he does, he wants to encourage them with this letter. His desire is to preach the gospel to them, and his letter is a theological treatise on the gospel. He begins in
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F260 Day 217: 2 Corinthians 11-13
2 Corinthians 11-13 The Corinthian church has put up with a lot of false teachers who have taken advantage of them. As a result, they think less of Paul because he didn’t do the same. He puts them on blast and defends his ministry. He does this by showing how his ministry is marked with
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F260 Day 216: 2 Corinthians 9-10
2 Corinthians 9-10 As Paul continues his discussion about the collection for the churches, he reminds the Corinthians of their eagerness. They talked a big game, and he wants to make sure they follow through so they are not put to shame. With this he reminds them that God loves generosity. Finally, he speaks about
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F260 Day 215: 2 Corinthians 7-8
2 Corinthians 7-8 Paul’s motivation for the Corinthian church is that they would grow in their holiness. This is why he wrote his first letter, which grieved them. But, it had its desired result of leading them to repentance and greater diligence in the faith. He then encourages them to take that same diligence and
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F260 Day 214: 2 Corinthians 5-6
2 Corinthians 5-6 Continuing his argument about the eternal glory to come, Paul explains how we have a heavenly body to look forward to. And, God uses us to deliver his message of reconciliation that allows people to experience that future. With this, Paul also argues that believers are to be set apart for God
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F260 Day 213: 2 Corinthians 3-4
2 Corinthians 3-4 Paul always faced opposition when preaching the gospel. Yet the lives of those whose lives are changed by his preaching is proof of the gospel’s power. Paul details how these sufferings are difficult. But the work God is doing outshines that pain, knowing the eternal glory it will bring. And he knows