Hebrews 12:18–29
24 August 2025
Exploring the Scripture The verses just before today’s passage speak of Esau, who sold his birthright (inheritance) for a bowl of soup because he...
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Hebrews 11:29—12:2
17 August 2025
Exploring the Scripture This week’s lection continues to share models of faith in Jewish history. As with the previous verses, Hebrews 11:29–31...
Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16
10 August 2025
Exploring the Scripture Hebrews 11 explores the meaning of “faith” against the constant persecution of Christians. Faith has many meanings and...
Colossians 3:1–11
3 August 2025
Exploring the Scripture Chapter 3 of Colossians begins with a gentle wordplay around the verb “to rise.” Paul reminds the Colossians that having...
Colossians 2:6–19
27 July 2025
Exploring the Scripture The Gentile church members in Colossae struggled with the relationship between Christianity and Judaism. Was Christianity a special...
Colossians 1:15–28
20 July 2025
Exploring the Scripture Today’s lection stresses the supremacy of Christ over all creation throughout all time. The text explains Paul’s...
Colossians 1:1-14
13 July 2025
Exploring the Scripture The letter was written to counter false doctrines introduced into the church at Colossae. Whether written by Paul or one of his...
Galatians 6:1-16
6 July 2025
Exploring the Scripture Paul continues to teach how to live in the Spirit (continuing from Chapter 5). The Galatians have erred by trying to earn their...
Galatians 5:1, 13–25
29 June 2025
Exploring the Scripture Chapter 5 begins by urging the churches of Galatia to choose freedom in Christ, rather than a yoke of slavery. Paul’s letter...
