John 18:12-27 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” Again I reflect on this year’s reading program – just a few verses a day. In the past when we have read through the Chronological Bible we have read all four accounts of Jesus before the high priests (today’s and the …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
November 20 / Luke 22:54-71
Luke 22:54-71 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” It seems a small item (but maybe not) that Luke has Peter’s denial before Caiaphas’ “trial” while Matthew and Mark have that order reversed. It is probably the case that Luke has it more correct. According to my Study Bible the …
November 19 / Mark 14:53-72
Mark 14:53-72 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” And some began to spit on Him and to cover His face and to strike Him, saying to Him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received Him with blows. (v. 65) It was very troubling to me as I read this verse. I’m …
November 18 / Matt. 26:57-75
Matthew 26:57-75 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” Then those who had seized Jesus led Him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. And Peter was following Him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside …
November 17 / John 18:1-11
John 18:1-11 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” When Jesus said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. (v. 6) Two items struck me in this verse. The first is that the ESV translation had a footnote on “I am He”, telling us …
November 16 / Luke 22:39-53
Luke 22:39-53 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against Him… (v. 52) So I was wrong a few days ago when I chastised the Jewish leaders for not being present when …
November 15 / Mark 14:43-52
Mark 14:43-52 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” I’ve always felt sorry for Judas and wondered if his hanging himself was his ultimate repentance and that he might not be assigned to Hell for all eternity. Today’s reading strengthens that argument for me: Now the betrayer had given them …
November 14 / Matt. 26:47-56
Matthew 26:47-56 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” First we have: …a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. (v. 47b) Put that together with verse 48, Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will …
November 13 / Mark 14:32-42
Mark 14:32-42 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” …<He> began to be greatly distressed and troubled. (v. 33b) I remember reading somewhere that Jesus’ being distressed and troubled at the ordeal facing Him was different from the martyrs who would follow Him, who looked at their suffering and death …
November 12 / Matt. 26:36-46
Matthew 26:36-46 Let’s continue to pray for Jim and Marty. “Notice what you notice.” The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (v. 41b) I know I’ve heard this verse (or variations on this verse) repeated probably dozens, if not hundreds of times. But I doubt that I ever reflected on the fact …