2 January 2024
We are reading Luke and Acts this week and next. There is at least one specific reason for this. We are being Revived & Renewed. You may already know that the disciple Luke the physician wrote both of these books to the enigmatic audience known only as Theophilus. There is more, much more to this story itself which we aim to share more about as we continue today and over the next week. There is also much more about the life and history of this combo book Luke-Acts itself.
The greatest aim this week and next is for us each to experience the power of God as those did who were living in those years, who were eyewitnesses to the life and times, to the living, teaching and powerful serving ministry of JESUS, IMMANUEL.
As we read Luke-Acts, may the persistent desire for all of us, even as we use whatever guides and plans, audio and video, digital and paper means and methods, tools and techniques are useful, still simply be to do this one thing, that is this…
Read Luke-Acts together.
Read Luke-Acts as the two part first hand biographical account that they are.
Read Luke-Acts as much as possible like a new, first time, hot off the shelf #1 best selling account of all time.
Pick it up, and don’t put it down.
Pick up a paper copy if you can.
This is a true history like you have never read before. This account of what happened in the first century changed history. Don’t miss this. This account of Luke-Acts in the first century is the reason why it is called the first century. This is where everything in this age in which we live started. This is the beginning of this age in which everyone around the world has lived these past 2000 years. This is the account that has marked all of history more than any other account.
This is
The Life & Times of JESUS IMMANUEL
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Here is a little insight about reading this combo book, this 2 part series Luke-Acts. Someone asked how long it takes to read Luke & Acts. There is a great little source linked to provide some insight in all our ongoing Bible reading too. In addition to our current reading of Luke-Acts, we are also continuing to keep the focus on Prayer & Fasting this entire week, and for some of our networks continuing for 3 weeks. As we focus on reading Luke & Acts this week and next, we will all do well to begin compiling any sources and tools we find useful. One of these linked in the comments is this handy site for present and future reference for any who want to save this site now too.
Here is the takeaway regarding Luke-Acts.
Reading Luke & Acts should take us each on average just about 5 hours total. Let’s read Luke-Acts like the fast paced action account that it is. This is part of our journey here which is going to play a part in us each being
—————–Revived & Renewed—————–
Let’s do this!
There are 24 chapters in Luke and 28 chapters in Acts. That is 52 chapters in Luke-Acts. That is about 10 chapters an hour. That is about 5 chapters in a half hour. Let us all aim to read at least 5 chapters in each sitting so our main read through here this week and next is not so much a study as a book reading group, reading the account to enter into the first century. Our aim is to enter first century Israel. Our aim is to walk the dusty pathways of the ancient towns and villages. Our aim is to see the sights, to hear the sounds, feel the life, smell the marketplaces and experience the fishing communities. Get to know the people, the language, the culture.
Let us get ready because we are now entering the first century
Life & Times of JESUS IMMANUEL
THE LUKE-ACTS SERIES – JAN 2024
The Bible Project Spotify Series
Wisdom in the WORD 
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/story/luke.html
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Historical Context for Luke/John
https://www.college.columbia.edu/core/node/1754
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Luke the Physician
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Authenticity of Testimonium Flavianum
https://carm.org/evidence-and-answers/regarding-the-quotes-from-the-historian-josephus-about-jesus/
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Fellow Historians: Luke & Josephus
https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1328/did-luke-use-josephus-as-a-source/
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Luke & Josephus (by Richard Carrier)
https://infidels.org/library/modern/richard-carrier-lukeandjosephus/
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What would you do if you learned you had been duped by people appealing to patrons?
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I do not know Greek grammar, but it seems so simple to me that all these years of issues regarding Luke’s mention of Quirinius missed the simplest and so obvious possibility that Luke simply meant what is written right in the text of 2:2
“This census was before (protos) Quirinius was governor of Syria.”
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A Basic Outline of Luke
1. Promise of Immanuel
2. Birth of Immanuel
3. John the Baptist
4. Beginning of ministry
5. First disciples; Fasting; New Wineskins
6. Sabbath; Apostles; Blessing; Love; Judging
7. JC & John Baptist; Alabaster anointing
8. The Sower; God’s Family; The Storm
9. Sending the Twelve; Feeding 5000
10. The 72; The Good Samaritan
11. Prayer; Beelzebub; Jonah; Woes
12. Warnings & Promises; Faith; The End
13. “Unless you repent…”
14. Cost of Discipleship
15. Lost Sheep; Lost Coin; Prodigal Son
16. Shrewd Manager; Rich Man & Lazarus
17. Dealing with Sin; Ten Lepers; The End
18. Always Pray; Me a Sinner; Rich Ruler
19. Stewardship; Triumphal Entry
20. Authority; Resurrection; Son of David
21. Widows Mite; Signs of the End
22. Betrayal; Last Supper; Jesus Arrested
23. Trial; Crucifixion; Death; Burial
24. Resurrection; Messiah Revealed; Ascent
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There are a handful of chapters right in the middle of Luke which have long time stood out to me for each having its own highly unique and frequently recalled principle. These are chapters 13-18.
13 – Hypothetical Distractions
– “Unless YOU repent, you will likewise perish”
14 – The Cost of Discipleship
– “If you do not give up everything, you cannot be my disciple.”
15 – The Prodigal Son
– “This son of mine was dead and is alive again!”
16 – The Rich Man & Lazarus
– “A great chasm has been fixed between us.”
17 – The Field Worker
– “We are only unworthy servants.”
18 – The Persistent Widow
– “He taught them this so that they should always pray & never give up.”
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Luke – Week 1
Monday 1/1/24
Luke 1 –
Luke 2 –
Luke 3 –
Luke 4 –
Tuesday 1/2/24
Luke 5 –
Luke 6 –
Luke 7 –
Luke 8 –
Wednesday 1/3/24
Luke 9 –
Luke 10 –
Luke 11 –
Luke 12 –
Thursday 1/4/24
Luke 13 –
Luke 14 –
Luke 15 –
Luke 16 –
Friday 1/5/24
Luke 17 –
Luke 18 –
Luke 19 –
Luke 20 –
Saturday 1/6/24
Luke 21 –
Luke 22 –
Luke 23 –
Luke 24 –
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Acts – Week 2
Sunday 1/7/24
Acts 1 –
Acts 2 –
Acts 3 –
Acts 4 –
Monday 1/8/24
Acts 5 –
Acts 6 –
Acts 7 –
Acts 8 –
Tuesday 1/9/24
Acts 9 –
Acts 10 –
Acts 11 –
Acts 12 –
Wednesday 1/10/24
Acts 13 –
Acts 14 –
Acts 15 –
Acts 16 –
Thursday 1/11/24
Acts 17 –
Acts 18 –
Acts 19 –
Acts 20 –
Friday 1/12/24
Acts 21 –
Acts 22 –
Acts 23 –
Acts 24 –
Saturday 1/13/24
Acts 25 –
Acts 26 –
Acts 27 –
Acts 28 –
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Mark – Week 3
Sunday 1/14/24
Mark 1 –
Mark 2 –
Mark 3 –
Monday 1/15/24
Mark 4 –
Mark 5 –
Tuesday 1/16/24
Mark 6 –
Mark 7 –
Wednesday 1/17/24
Mark 8 –
Mark 9 –
Thursday 1/18/24
Mark 10 –
Mark 11 –
Friday 1/19/24
Mark 12 –
Mark 13 –
Saturday 1/20/24
Mark 14 –
Mark 15 –
Mark 16 –
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Matthew – Week 4
Sunday 1/21/24
Matthew 1 –
Matthew 2 –
Matthew 3 –
Matthew 4 –
Monday 1/22/24
Matthew 5 –
Matthew 6 –
Matthew 7 –
Matthew 8 –
Tuesday 1/23/24
Matthew 9 –
Matthew 10 –
Matthew 11 –
Matthew 12 –
Wednesday 1/24/24
Matthew 13 –
Matthew 14 –
Matthew 15 –
Matthew 16 –
Thursday 1/25/24
Matthew 17 –
Matthew 18 –
Matthew 19 –
Matthew 20 –
Friday 1/26/24
Matthew 21 –
Matthew 22 –
Matthew 23 –
Matthew 24 –
Saturday 1/27/24
Matthew 25 –
Matthew 26 –
Matthew 27 –
Matthew 28 –
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
John – Week 5
Sunday 1/28/24
John 1 –
John 2 –
John 3 –
John 4 –
John 5 –
Monday 1/29/24
John 6 –
John 7 –
John 8 –
John 9 –
John 10 –
Tuesday 1/30/24
John 11 –
John 12 –
John 13 –
John 14 –
John 15 –
Wednesday 1/31/24
John 16 –
John 17 –
John 18 –
John 19 –
John 20 –
John 21 –
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A RECAP OF JANUARY 2024
RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
A Living Journey Through
The Gospels & Acts
Week 1 – LUKE – Prayer & Fasting
1/3/24 – Early Morning Prayer
Week 2 – ACTS – Discipleship
1/10/24 – A Band of Brothers
Week 3 – MARK – The Call
1/17/24 – Giving up All
Week 4 – MATTHEW – Witnessing
1/24/24 – Ashamed of JESUS
Week 5 – JOHN – Sold Out
1/31/24 – A Passion for JESUS
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Luke – Week 1
Monday 1/1/24
Luke 1 –
Luke 2 –
Luke 3 –
Luke 4 –
Tuesday 1/2/24
Luke 5 –
Luke 6 –
Luke 7 –
Luke 8 –
Wednesday 1/3/24
Luke 9 –
Luke 10 –
Luke 11 –
Luke 12 –
Thursday 1/4/24
Luke 13 –
Luke 14 –
Luke 15 –
Luke 16 –
Friday 1/5/24
Luke 17 –
Luke 18 –
Luke 19 –
Luke 20 –
Saturday 1/6/24
Luke 21 –
Luke 22 –
Luke 23 –
Luke 24 –
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A Basic Outline of Luke
1. Promise of Immanuel
2. Birth of Immanuel
3. John the Baptist
4. Beginning of ministry
5. First disciples; Fasting; New Wineskins
6. Sabbath; Apostles; Blessing; Love; Judging
7. JC & John Baptist; Alabaster anointing
8. The Sower; God’s Family; The Storm
9. Sending the Twelve; Feeding 5000
10. The 72; The Good Samaritan
11. Prayer; Beelzebub; Jonah; Woes
12. Warnings & Promises; Faith; The End
13. “Unless you repent…”
14. Cost of Discipleship
15. Lost Sheep; Lost Coin; Prodigal Son
16. Shrewd Manager; Rich Man & Lazarus
17. Dealing with Sin; Ten Lepers; The End
18. Always Pray; Me a Sinner; Rich Ruler
19. Stewardship; Triumphal Entry
20. Authority; Resurrection; Son of David
21. Widows Mite; Signs of the End
22. Betrayal; Last Supper; Jesus Arrested
23. Trial; Crucifixion; Death; Burial
24. Resurrection; Messiah Revealed; Ascent
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There are a handful of chapters right in the middle of Luke which have long time stood out to me for each having its own highly unique and frequently recalled principle. These are chapters 13-18.
13 – Hypothetical Distractions
– “Unless YOU repent, you will likewise perish”
14 – The Cost of Discipleship
– “If you do not give up everything, you cannot be my disciple.”
15 – The Prodigal Son
– “This son of mine was dead and is alive again!”
16 – The Rich Man & Lazarus
– “A great chasm has been fixed between us.”
17 – The Field Worker
– “We are only unworthy servants.”
18 – The Persistent Widow
– “He taught them this so that they should always pray & never give up.”
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Acts – Week 2
Sunday 1/7/24
Acts 1 –
Acts 2 –
Acts 3 –
Acts 4 –
Monday 1/8/24
Acts 5 –
Acts 6 –
Acts 7 –
Acts 8 –
Tuesday 1/9/24
Acts 9 –
Acts 10 –
Acts 11 –
Acts 12 –
Wednesday 1/10/24
Acts 13 –
Acts 14 –
Acts 15 –
Acts 16 –
Thursday 1/11/24
Acts 17 –
Acts 18 –
Acts 19 –
Acts 20 –
Friday 1/12/24
Acts 21 –
Acts 22 –
Acts 23 –
Acts 24 –
Saturday 1/13/24
Acts 25 –
Acts 26 –
Acts 27 –
Acts 28 –
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A Working Outline of Acts
RMFJ Saturation Edition
Daily Chapter Outline
1. Preparing for The Promise
2. Pentecost
3. “He must remain in heaven until…”
4. All things in common
5. Death, healing, persecution – X-treme Revival
6. Stephen & the Servants (diakonoi)
7. Stephen’s Sermon & Stoning
8. Simon the Magi & the Ethiopian baptism
9. Saul & A Disciple Named Ananias
10. The Big Shift – Good News to the Nations
11. “Evidence of the Grace of God”
12. Herod Worm Food – The Gospel Goes On
13. Saul, Elymas, Paul & Barnabas
14. “Many hardships to enter the Kingdom”
15. Jerusalem Council
16. Paul & Silas in Prison
17. Preach the resurrection of Messiah
18. Never ashamed of JESUS
19. Knowing JESUS personally
20. When your days are numbered
21. Paul to Jerusalem
22. Paul the Jew; Paul The Roman
23. Sanhedrin, Pharisees & Assassination Plot
24. Ananias, Tertullus, Governor Felix
25. “I appeal to Caesar!”
26. Paul before King Agrippa
27. Shipwreck enroute to Rome
28. Last Seen in a Roman Prison
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Mark – Week 3
Sunday 1/14/24
Mark 1 – “A voice crying in the desert”
Mark 2 – New wine; new wineskins
Mark 3 – “He looked at them in anger…”
Monday 1/15/24
Mark 4 – “To outsiders all is said in parables.”
Mark 5 – “dressed and in his right mind”
Tuesday 1/16/24
Mark 6 – “anointed many sick with oil”
Mark 7 – our words don’t change God’s WORD
Wednesday 1/17/24
Mark 8 – “I have compassion for these people”
Mark 9 – “Have salt among you & be at peace”
Thursday 1/18/24
Mark 10 – 1 wife for life
Mark 11 – Hoshiana – LORD, Save us now!
Friday 1/19/24
Mark 12 – no marriage in the resurrection
Mark 13 – the abomination of desolation
Saturday 1/20/24
Mark 14 – Alabaster box – “He who is forgiven much, loves much.”
Mark 15 – The King of the Jews
Mark 16 – “He is risen. He is not here.”
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
Matthew – Week 4
Sunday 1/21/24
Matthew 1 –
Matthew 2 –
Matthew 3 –
Matthew 4 –
Monday 1/22/24
Matthew 5 –
Matthew 6 –
Matthew 7 –
Matthew 8 –
Tuesday 1/23/24
Matthew 9 –
Matthew 10 –
Matthew 11 –
Matthew 12 –
Wednesday 1/24/24
Matthew 13 –
Matthew 14 –
Matthew 15 –
Matthew 16 –
Thursday 1/25/24
Matthew 17 –
Matthew 18 –
Matthew 19 –
Matthew 20 –
Friday 1/26/24
Matthew 21 –
Matthew 22 –
Matthew 23 –
Matthew 24 –
Saturday 1/27/24
Matthew 25 –
Matthew 26 –
Matthew 27 –
Matthew 28 –
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RMFJ Bible Saturation Journey
January 2024
John – Week 5
Sunday 1/28/24
John 1 –
John 2 –
John 3 –
John 4 –
John 5 –
Monday 1/29/24
John 6 –
John 7 –
John 8 –
John 9 –
John 10 –
Tuesday 1/30/24
John 11 –
John 12 –
John 13 –
John 14 –
John 15 –
Wednesday 1/31/24
John 16 –
John 17 –
John 18 –
John 19 –
John 20 –
John 21 –
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January Saturation Journey
Week 5 – The Gospel of John
READING SCHEDULE – LEVEL 1
SUNDAY 1/28/24
John 1
MONDAY 1/29/24
John 9
TUESDAY 1/30/24
John 15
WEDNESDAY 1/31/24
John 17
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READING SCHEDULE – LEVEL 2
John’s Top 12 – reading 3 chapters a day
SUNDAY 1/28/24
John 1
John 3
John 4
MONDAY 1/29/24
John 6
John 8
John 9
TUESDAY 1/30/24
John 10
John 14
John 15
WEDNESDAY 1/31/24
John 16
John 17
John 21
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READING SCHEDULE – LEVEL 3
Full Saturation Journey – to the Finish Line!
For those who want to race to the finish and to complete the full Saturation Journey this month, we will be reading ALL of John! Join us reading 6 chapters on Sunday and 5 chapters each of the last 3 days of this month of January.
SUNDAY 1/28/24
John 1-6
MONDAY 1/29/24
John 7-11
TUESDAY 1/30/24
John 12-16
WEDNESDAY 1/31/24
John 17-21
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