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Reading Scripture: New Testament In A Year
Hosted by Sam Erwin · EN
Welcome to the Reading Scripture Podcast, where we seek to encourage you to abide in God's Word and abide in Christ. Join us in reading through the New Testament chapter by chapter, thinking over it, and living it out. Hosted by Sam Erwin.
Each episode is about 10-15 minutes long. Each begins with prayer and reading the chapter. It's then followed by thoughts and application.
We are reading from:
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)
© 2001 by Crossway,
a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
All rights reserved.
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Mark 13: Christ's 2nd Coming
Feb 26, 202500:13:34Tap to summarizesee Matthew chapters 24 and 10.I. Destruction of the temple v.1-2II. Signs v.3-8- Wars - Divisions of nations- earthquakes, faminesIII. Bear witness to all nations v.9-13- great persecution- v.10 - gospel must first be proclaimed to all nationsIV. Abomination of desolation v.14-23- great trouble, tribulation- elect - "the elect, whom he chose" V. Son of Man coming in the clouds v.24-27- cosmic signs - Son of Man appears - they will see him- Gathering of his elect - "Rapture"VI. Fig tree - learn its lesson v.28-31- leaves - summer.- x. Mk. 11 - Fig tree withered in the context of the temple.- v.30 - events were fulfilled in 70 AD . . . but v.24-27... building of a 3rd temple.VII. Stay Awake v.32-37Truth - Christ will return for his elect. App - Bear witness to the nations, endure persecution, stay awake and faithful.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 12: Render to God
Feb 25, 202500:14:40Tap to summarizeref. Mt 21-23I. Parable of the Vineyard v.1-12II. Paying taxes to Caesar v.13-17III. Question about resurrection v.18-27IV. The Greatest Commandment v.28-34V. Son of David v.35-37VI. Beware the Scribes v.38-40(phariees included)VII. Widow's offering v.41-44Truth - the Son of David comes to bear fruit in God's Kingdom App - To Grasp God's desire- to love him in our hearts, minds, our bodies is more than sacrifice. Bears fruit.Widow's two copper coins - fruit.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 11: Hosanna!
Feb 24, 202500:10:43Tap to summarizeI. Jesus' triumphal entry v.1-11- colt- leafy branches- v.10 - Blessed is the Coming Kingdom- enter Jerusalem - late.II. Curses Fig Tree v.12-14III. Clears the temple v.15-19IV. Fig tree withered - Power in prayer- 2 secrets to power in prayer- faith - vertical- forgivness - horizontal- 11:24V. Religious Leaders question Jesus' authority v.27-33- by what authority - Christ ties his ministry to John's - holds the authority of God's KingdomPattern in chapter - Jerusalem - Temple - Fig Tree (2x), prayer.- Jerusalem - and the temple has been fruitlessTruth - Jesus brings God's Kingdom - confronting JerusalemApplication - Receive the KingPry in faith and forgivenessRead from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 10: Cry Out The Son of David
Feb 21, 202500:14:42Tap to summarizeRead from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 9: Listen to the Son
Feb 20, 202500:17:45Tap to summarize- context v.1 - connected to previous ref to Christ's coming I. Transfiguration v.2-13- this is my beloved son, listen to him! x.1- To I really grasp who Jesus is? Clear vision? - Am I listening to him? - tell no one.... major repeated idea- transitionary time - there was more to comeII. Jesus heals the mute boy v.14-29- Disciples unable- faithless - unbelieving- "If you can! All things are possible for one who believes!"- v.24 - I believe! help my unbelief!- mute/deaf spirits- v.29 - this kind cannot come out but by prayer- prayer and faithIII. Jesus predicts death and resurrection v.30-32IV. The Greatest v.33-41- receive the least - child, Christ, God - Receiving children- tried to stop him- don't stop- mighty work - for us, not against us.- receive him. - reward for receiving Christ's disciples for serving them.V. Causes of sin v.42-50- woe to those cause little ones to sin.- cut off causes to sin.- hell vs. enter life KOG - where their worm doesn't die x. Is. 66:24 - fire is not quenched - everything salted with fire - salt & sacrifices - Have salt in yourselves - preserved through fire. - [ ] Keep yourself for God not sin.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 8: Blurry Vision
Feb 19, 202500:11:34Tap to summarize- Seeing Christ ClearlyI. Christ feeds 4,000 out of compassion v.1-10- compassion - tenderness of Christ's heartII. Pharisees seek sign v.11-13- no sign- leaven of phariseesIII. Disciples & Hard Hearts v.14-21- eyes - earsIV. Jesus heals blindman in stages v.22-26- Blurry vision - see Jesus - blurry hearts- Mark using these stories to convey a message.V. Peter confesses Christ v.27-30 VI. Jesus predicts his death/resurrection v.31-38- Peter rebukes Jesus - Jesus rebukes PeterFCF - Blurry Vision comes from hard heart and self-focusRead from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 7: God's Word vs. Human Conventions
Feb 18, 202500:11:51Tap to summarizeI. Traditions of Man vs. Commands of God v.1-13- traditions - handed down- defile - ceremonial uncleanness vs. moral uncleanness.- [ ] Beware of voiding God's Word through traditions/conventions- external vs. internal worship - CorbanII. What defiles a person v.14-23- Not comes into a man- Jews - food laws - Leviticus - clean vs unclean - declared all foods clean.- Outward vs. Inward RighteousnessIII. Syrophoenecian Woman v.24-30- the priority of the Jews - "First to the Jews, then to the Greek" - Canaanite - outward defiled, yet of faith- unable to be hidden- hears our cryIV. Jesus heals a deaf/mut man v.31-37- Decapolis - 10 cities- spitting - defile- hands onChrist makes us clean!Christ breaking human conventionChrist calls us to obey the Word of God - not the traditions of men.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 6: It Is I
Feb 17, 202500:14:40Tap to summarizeChrist shows us how to live out of fellowship with God and move in compassion for others.I. Jesus rejected @ Nazareth v.1-6- marveled at unbelief- man marvels at miracles, Jesus marvels at unbeliefII. Jesus sends out Apostles v.7-13- gave authority- instructions - take nothing, rely on hospitality- cast out demons, anoint oil, - James 5.III. Herod kills John the Baptist v.15-29- Herod - superstitious, John had been raised- feared John, but feared his dinner guests. IV. Christ feeds 5,000 v.30-44- context - disciples have returned from busy ministry- Jesus suggests rest- then has compassion and gives- encourages disciples to give - "You give them something to eat." - Jesus models generous, selfless service- Ready to love.V. Jesus walks on water v.45-52- sends disciples- Jesus dismissed crowd- goes up to pray- "Energizer Jesus" - painful headway vs. Jesus' glide- In Christ is an unlimited supply - Christ is the source of life. - Hardened - don't know who this is - the Ego Eimi - I am.VI. Heal in Gennesaret v.53-56Truth - Christ has compassionApp - Fellowship with God, Believe in Him, Minister through him.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 5: Demons and Daughters
Feb 14, 202500:13:22Tap to summarize2 Stories highlighting Jesus' power over demons and power to heal.#### I. Christ subdues the Demon Possessed Man v.1-20- characteristics of a \*demonized person -- tombs - darkness and death- supernatural strength- out of control - no one can subdue!- self-harm- crying out- detection of other persons - Legion- The worst case in Scripture.- Demons recognize Christ - Son of the Most High God- Ask Jesus not to torture them.- Christ cast demons unclean spirits into unclean animals- commit suicide.- Subdues the Demonized Man- Sitting. Listening - Learning.- Clothed.- Right mind - sound mind/Self-control.- [ ] Go home and tell everyone how **the Lord** has had mercy - tells everyone what **Jesus** had one for him.- why Tell everyone vs. tell no one? 1:44-45 - hindered Christ's ability to enter towns and preach freely. Distracted from his message.- [ ] Feel that you experience something that seems demonic - lack of control.... deep into sin... Appeal to Christ who has power. Find a serious disciple of Jesus.#### II. Heals Two Daughters v.21-43- \*Ruler of the Synagogue - Jewish Worship Gathering Place - like a church.- preside over and keep order in the local synagogue- select readers, teachers- examine content of public speakers- Faith of Jairus - come and lay your hands on her...- Faith of a Woman with a discharge of blood -- Unhealeable. Wasted all of her money on doctors. Even harmed by her doctors.- "If I touch his garment - made well."- One says, "If you lay hands on my daughter, she'll be well."- The other - If I lay my hands on him - "I will be well."- Christ affirms the woman - Your faith has made you well.- Jairus - "Do not fear, only believe."- People laugh at him.- Raises her up.### TruthChrist the Son of the Most High has power over demons and over disease.- Christ can tame the untame-able.- He can heal the unheale-able.#### Application- Is your life out of control? Slave to Sin, or a slave to Christ? Are you subdued under Christ's power?- Christ can subdue your heart, set you free from Satan's oppression.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
Transcribe →Mark 4: Hear the Word
Feb 13, 202500:10:49Tap to summarizeHow can I understand the Bible?### I. The Parable of the Sower v.1-20- insider vs. outsider- disciples of Jesus are inside the house- outsiders think Jesus is crazy!- secret (singular) of the Kingdom - understanding the parable of the sower helps us understand the other parablesKEY - The Word of God - message, scripture, gospel of the Kingdom- our reception of God's Word - hear- When we share God's Word ... should understand how it is received by others.Satan can disrupt our sense of hearing God.- trials/troubles- worldly desires#### II. Lamp parable v.21-25- meaning of God's word is hidden in order to be revealed to the one who pays attention- [ ] Pay Attention v.23-24#### III. Parable of the Seed's Growth- seed grows of itself - the Word has generative power.- apart from man's work. God gives the growth.- progressive development - final product - maturity - harvest time.Christ calms a storm - who then is this?Fear vs. Faith### TruthChrist gives understanding to the one who hears and pays attention to the Word of God.The Word does the Work.**illust**. Let the Hammer do the Work.### App- Do you accept the Word's of God?- How close are you paying attention? - measureRead from:The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)© 2001 by Crossway,a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.All rights reserved.
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