Via Emmaus (On the Road)

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount   Matthew 5 (ESV) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 5

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 4 (ESV) The Temptation of Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 4

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 3 (ESV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 3

Further Resources What Death Steals, the Lord Can Restore: Remembering Easter at Christmas (Matthew 2:16–18) Darkness: The World in Which Christ Was Born Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 2 (English Standard Version) The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 2

Further Resources The Genealogy of Jesus Christ: A Christmas Meditation (Matthew 1:1-17) Getting Into 1 Chronicles without Getting Stuck: Or, How to Read a Genealogy Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 1 (English Standard Version) The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 1

Update: This is the introduction that kicked off Via Emmaus on the Road in January 2025. And 52 weeks and 260 chapters later, by God’s grace, I can tell you that there is now a 15 minute (sometimes shorter, sometimes longer) podcast for every chapter in the New Testament. Presented from a Reformed point of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: A Personal Introduction for 2026

Further Resources   Revelation 22 (ESV) The River of Life 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 22

Further Resources   Revelation 21 (ESV) The New Heaven and the New Earth 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 21

Further Resources   Revelation 20 (ESV) The Thousand Years 20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 20

Further Resources   Revelation 19 (ESV) Rejoicing in Heaven 19 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2  for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 19

Further Resources   Revelation 18 (ESV) The Fall of Babylon 18 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. 2 And he called out with a mighty voice, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 18

Further Resources A Little Help With Daniel 11:1–12:4: Three Aids for Reading This Challenging Chapter Revelation 17 (ESV) The Great Prostitute and the Beast 17 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 17

Further Resources   Revelation 16 (ESV) The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” 2 So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 16

Further Resources   Revelation 15 (ESV) The Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 15 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished. 2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 15

Further Resources   Revelation 14 (ESV) The Lamb and the 144,000 14 Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 14

Further Resources   Revelation 13 (ESV) The First Beast 13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 13

Further Resources   Revelation 12 (ESV) The Woman and the Dragon 12 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 12

Further Resources   Revelation 11 (ESV) The Two Witnesses 11 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, 2 but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 11

Further Resources   Revelation 10 (ESV) The Angel and the Little Scroll 10 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little scroll open in his hand. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 10

Further Resources   Revelation 9 (ESV) 9 And the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star fallen from heaven to earth, and he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. 2 He opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and from the shaft rose smoke like the smoke of a … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 9

Further Resources   Revelation 8 (ESV) The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 8

Further Resources   Revelation 7 (ESV) The 144,000 of Israel Sealed 7 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 7

Further Resources   Revelation 6 (ESV) The Seven Seals 6 Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 6

Further Resources   Revelation 5 (ESV) The Scroll and the Lamb 5 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 5

Further Resources   Revelation 4 (ESV) The Throne in Heaven 4 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 4

Further Resources   Revelation 3 (ESV) To the Church in Sardis 3 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “ ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 3

Further Resources   Revelation 2 (ESV) To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 2

Further Resources   Revelation 1 (ESV) Prologue 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 1 (With an Introduction to Revelation)

Further Resources   Jude (ESV) Greeting 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Judgment on False Teachers 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Jude

Further Resources A Theology of the Face: How Endless Mask-Wearing Hides the Image of God and Hinders the Church 3 John (ESV) Greeting 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 3 John

Further Resources   2 John (ESV) Greeting 1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 John

Further Resources   1 John 5 (ESV) Overcoming the World 5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 5

Further Resources   1 John 4 (ESV) Test the Spirits 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 4

Further Resources   1 John 3 (ESV) 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 3

Further Resources   1 John 2 (ESV) Christ Our Advocate 2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 2

Further Resources   1 John 1 (ESV) The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 1

Further Resources From Creation to New Creation: A Seven Day Pattern in Genesis 1–3 The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day 2 Peter 3 (ESV) The Day of the Lord Will Come 3 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 3

Further Resources   2 Peter 2 (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers 2 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 2

Further Resources   2 Peter 1 (ESV) Greeting Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 1

Further Resources   1 Peter 5 (ESV) Shepherd the Flock of God 5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 5

Further Resources   1 Peter 4 (ESV) Stewards of God’s Grace 4 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 4

Further Resources   1 Peter 3 (ESV) Wives and Husbands 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 3

Further Resources   1 Peter 2 (ESV) A Living Stone and a Holy People 2 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 2

Further Resources   1 Peter 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 1

Further Resources   James 5 (ESV) Warning to the Rich 5 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: James 5

Further Resources   James 4 (ESV) Warning Against Worldliness 4 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: James 4

Further Resources   James 3 (ESV) Taming the Tongue 3 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: James 3

Further Resources   James 2 (ESV) The Sin of Partiality 2 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3 and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: James 2

Further Resources   James 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Testing of Your Faith 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: James 1

Further Resources   Hebrews 13 (ESV) Sacrifices Pleasing to God 13 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 13

Further Resources   Hebrews 12 (ESV) Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 12

Further Resources   Hebrews 11 (ESV) By Faith 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 11

Further Resources   Hebrews 10 (ESV) Christ’s Sacrifice Once for All 10 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 10

Further Resources   Hebrews 9 (ESV) The Earthly Holy Place 9 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 9

Further Resources   Hebrews 8 (ESV) Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant 8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 8

Further Resources   Hebrews 7 (ESV) The Priestly Order of Melchizedek 7 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 7

Further Resources   Hebrews 6 (ESV) 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And this … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 6

Further Resources   Hebrews 5 (ESV) 5 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3 Because of this he is obligated … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 5

Further Resources   Hebrews 4 (ESV) 4 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 4

Further Resources   Hebrews 3 (ESV) Jesus Greater Than Moses 3 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. 3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 3

Further Resources   Hebrews 2 (ESV) Hebrews 2 (ESV) Warning Against Neglecting Salvation 2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 2

Further Resources   Hebrews 1 (ESV) The Supremacy of God’s Son 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Hebrews 1 (With an Introduction to Hebrews)

Further Resources   Philemon (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2 and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon’s Love and Faith … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Philemon

Further Resources   Titus 3 (ESV) Be Ready for Every Good Work 3 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Titus 3

Further Resources   Titus 2 (ESV) Teach Sound Doctrine 2 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Titus 2

Further Resources   Titus 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Titus 1

Further Resources   2 Timothy 4 (ESV) Preach the Word 4 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Timothy 4

Further Resources   2 Timothy 3 (ESV) Godlessness in the Last Days 3 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Timothy 3

Further Resources   2 Timothy 2 (ESV) A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Timothy 2

Further Resources   2 Timothy 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Timothy 1

Further Resources   1 Timothy 6 (ESV) 6 Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 6

Further Resources   1 Timothy 5 (ESV) Instructions for the Church 5 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. 3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 5

Further Resources 1 Timothy 4 (ESV) Some Will Depart from the Faith 4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 4

Further Resources   1 Timothy 3 (ESV) Qualifications for Overseers 3 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 3

Further Resources 1 Timothy 2 (ESV) Pray for All People 2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 2

Further Resources From Law to Gospel: Seeing the Literary Structure of 1 Timothy 1 The Good News of the Law: A Meditation on 1 Timothy 1:8–11 1 Timothy 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Timothy 1

Further Resources   2 Thessalonians 3 (ESV) Pray for Us 3 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Thessalonians 3

Further Resources   2 Thessalonians 2 (ESV) The Man of Lawlessness 2 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Thessalonians 2 (The Most Difficult Chapter in the New Testament)

Further Resources   2 Thessalonians 1 Greeting 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Thessalonians 1

Further Resources   1 Thessalonians 5 (ESV) The Day of the Lord 5 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Thessalonians 5

Further Resources   1 Thessalonians 4 (ESV) A Life Pleasing to God 4 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Thessalonians 4

Further Resources   1 Thessalonians 3 (ESV) Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith, 3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Thessalonians 3

Further Resources   1 Thessalonians 2 (ESV) Paul’s Ministry to the Thessalonians 2 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Thessalonians 2

Further Resources   1 Thessalonians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. The Thessalonians’ Faith and Example 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Thessalonians 1

Further Resources   Colossians 4 (ESV) 4 Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Colossians 4

Further Resources   Colossians 3 (ESV) Put On the New Self 3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Colossians 3

Further Resources Colossians 2 (ESV) 2 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Colossians 2

Further Resources The Cross in Colossians Colossians 1:24: Suffering for the Sake of the Body (pt. 1) Colossians 1:24: Suffering for the Sake of the Body (pt. 2) Colossians 1 Greeting Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Colossians 1

Further Resources   Philippians 4 (ESV) Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Philippians 4

Further Resources   Philippians 3 (ESV) Righteousness Through Faith in Christ 3 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Philippians 3

Further Resources Philippians 2:5-8: A Literary Structure Seeing the Streams of Scripture: A Biblical-Theological Approach to Philippians 2 Philippians 2 (ESV) Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Philippians 2

Further Resources Philippians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Philippians 1

Further Resources Living Long in the Land: Reading Ephesians 6:1–3 through the Lens of the New Covenant How to Apply the Land Promise to Children: A Case Study in Ephesians 6:1–3 Serving Two Masters: Does Ephesians 6:5 Contradict Matthew 6:24? Ephesians 6 (ESV) Children and Parents 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 6

Further Resources The Serrated Edge of Scripture: How God Uses Satire How Then Shall We Mock? Ten Principles for Wielding the Sword of Holy Satire Ten Words about Words: Getting a Grip on Godly Speech Ephesians 5 (ESV) Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 5

Further Resources What Does Unity in the Church Look Like? Ten Truths from Ephesians 4 The Church as New Covenant Levites (Numbers 25; Malachi 2–3; Ephesians 4) Ephesians 4( ESV) Unity in the Body of Christ 4 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 4

Further Resources   Ephesians 3 (ESV) The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed 3 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 3

Further Resources The Father Saves, The Son Suffers, The Spirit Speaks: Seeing the Trinity in Ephesians 1–3 Ephesians 2 (ESV) By Grace Through Faith 2 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 2

Further Resources The Father Saves, The Son Suffers, The Spirit Speaks: Seeing the Trinity in Ephesians 1–3 Ephesians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Ephesians 1

Further Resources   Galatians 6 (ESV) Bear One Another’s Burdens 6 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Galatians 6

Further Resources   Galatians 5 (ESV) Christ Has Set Us Free 5 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Galatians 5