Day 345: Colossians 1-4
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 345 is Colossians 1-4: A third captivity letter, Paul emphasizes that faith in Christ is sufficient for salvation and that nothing needs to be added to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
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Day 344: Philippians 1-4
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 344 is Philippians 1-4: Also written in captivity, the epistle to the Philippians nonetheless overflows with joy and thankfulness.
Day 343: Ephesians 4-6
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 343 is Ephesians 4-6: The second half of Ephesians includes Paul’s instructions to the Church on how to live in light of its reconciliation with God and identity with Christ.
Day 342: Ephesians 1-3
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 342 is Ephesians 1-3: A treatise on the Church, the first half of this epistle is theological, as Paul describes the unity of the Church with its head, who is Christ.
Day 341: Galatians 4-6
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 341, is Galatians 4-6: Faith over Law and a discussion of the meaning and responsibilities of Christian freedom. Concludes in his own hand with exhortations and reminders.
Day 340: Galatians 1-3
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 340, is Galatians 1-3: Paul begins by establishing his authority as one chosen by God to minister to Gentiles.
Day 339: 2 Corinthians 10-13
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 339, is 2 Corinthians 10-13: Paul rebukes the self-promoting “super-apostles,” acknowledges the “thorn in [his] flesh,” and tells the Corinthians that he’s not angry, just disappointed.
Online text: 2 Corinthians 10-13
Day 338: 2 Corinthians 5-9
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 338, is 2 Corinthians 5-9: Paul rebukes the self-promoting “super-apostles,” acknowledges the “thorn in [his] flesh,” and tells the Corinthians that he’s not angry, just disappointed.
Online text: 2 Corinthians 5-9
Day 337: 2 Corinthians 1-4
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 337, is 2 Corinthians 1-4: It’s a more vulnerable and open Paul in 2 Corinthians. He introduces the concept of the “New Covenant” which provides encouragement to the believer.
Online text: 2 Corinthians 1-4
Day 336: 1 Corinthians 14-16
The reading for Year of the Bible, Day 336, is 1 Corinthians 14-16: Speaking in tongues, or speaking in prophecy? Paul suggests the latter. Then some great text on resurrection before Paul signs off (for now).
Online text: 1 Corinthians 14-16