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Here’s a full list of what I read in 2025 (excluding material read for teaching, preaching and writing).
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Each of us is Judas—betraying Jesus for something we deem more valuable. Each of us is Peter—denying Jesus for what we deem as self-preservation. Yet, for us, Jesus endured distress, trouble and sorrow to death—seeing us as valuable enough to give his life #Mark #DailyReadings
Jesus demands that his followers live expecting his return. Is this how we live? Have you planned your day anticipating Jesus will return? #Mark #DailyReadings
In what manner do we welcome Christ into our lives? If begrudgingly, we concede we don’t really welcome him. If with cries of, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”, we get closer to the jubilation of recognition of who he really is #Mark #DailyReadings
As Jesus demonstrated with his sacrifice in our place, the Christian life is one where the last shall be first, the least shall be greatest, the servant shall be exalted—eventually! #Mark #DailyReadings
Jesus’s grace and patience are remarkable. Even with disbelieving, dimwitted disciples and proud, petulant Pharisees and eager, exploitative crowds he explains, teaches and heals—and he is just as patient with us today #Mark #DailyReadings
“God works, as is very well known, in mysterious ways” ~ Adah Price #ThePoisonwoodBible
Sometimes those mysterious ways are tragically difficult!
Academically, I want to quibble with a few details in this book. As scholarship, though, it is an excellent treatment of the Psalter’s final book.
To be overlooked, ignored, disrespected and dishonoured by those closest to us should be no surprise given Jesus’s experience in his hometown. As our Lord goes, so his people #Mark #DailyReadings
Another stimulating Irish Baptist Historical Society lecture displaying God’s grace in the history of Strandtown Baptist Church.
Jesus possesses ultimate authority, in his teaching, over the spiritual realm, over creation, over physical ailments and even over sin. Everything must bow to Jesus—including us #Mark #DailyReadings
These (plus Logos, a few journal articles and Sarah Dalrymple’s excellent notes) have been my companions for a couple of months as I’ve prepared lecture notes for a module on Jeremiah.
"It would be foolish to hold any view of God’s written word other than the view of God’s incarnate Word." ~ @drjohnmeade & @pjgurry #ScribesandScripture 🔥
Fellow Christian, no matter what we face today, we do so knowing that Jesus is risen. He is alive. More, he possesses all authority, is with us constantly and has given us a glorious gospel to herald. Joy or sorrow, known or unknown, we can face today #Matthew #DailyReadings
Jesus prepared for the cross with prayer. This should be instructive for us, we face the uncertainties that lie ahead best when we are cultivating a rich relationship with our Father—and do so through prayer #Matthew #DailyReadings
If the Lord returned today, would he find us faithful over little? Jesus’s return must spur us on to faithfulness, even in the smallest things #Matthew #DailyReadings
Brother preachers, one of our greatest dangers is hypocrisy—preaching, but not practicing. Looking whitewashed but becoming a tomb on the inside. Our only remedy: run to Jesus #Matthew #DailyReadings
Fellow Christian, our king made himself humble and lowly—the least. We too should seek the position of humility, lowliness and servanthood. For the first will be last and the last first. Kingdom reversals! #Matthew #DailyReadings
Jesus says, “come, follow me” and promises that those who do “will inherit eternal life”. Jesus is worth following! #Matthew #DailyReadings