Luke on the last day

I finished working my way through the book of Luke using N.T. Wright's 'Luke for Everyone' commentary yesterday. I thought it fitting the last section was covered on my last day of work in 2020 (my branch is closed today). For someone who prefers an ordered life, it seemed so "right." :)

Not only did I finish on a Wednesday, but I started Luke on a Wednesday (August 5th). I don't have a journal entry every day, or even every day I worked, but most of the days I worked I read and wrote from this book over the last five months. There were some very good days, as well as some bad.

I think I have now used this 'For Everyone' series to go through the books of Mark, John, and Luke. I'm not sure if I should do Matthew next, or maybe a non-gospel. Or... something else.

One option is the Michael Frost/Graham Joseph Hill book 'Hide This in Your Heart: Memorizing Scripture for Kingdom Impact.' I have read the book, but I am thinking of using their memorization plan and sort of journaling my way through that.

Another option might be the book 'The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective' by R. Paul Stevens. A friend gifted it to me, and the little bit I've read so far is quite interesting. It's a pretty deep read though, so it may not be the best for daily devotions.

In any event, I have a few days, and it's not like I'm being graded. I really like using Wright's books in this way. It gets me in the bible, and he has great insights. We will see.

If I don't talk to any of you before (which is not likely)... I hope you all have a great end to your year, and the new one tomorrow!

Peace out; and in. 

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Luke 1:1-4

"Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught."