Passover Reading List

CMK March 26, 2016

Romans 6-8 is a summary of God's personal plan for conversion.

   Chapter 6 - Baptism. Unity with Christ through spiritual burial and resurrection.

   Chapter 7 - Overcoming sin and human nature.

   Chapter 8 - Using the power of the Holy Spirit, conquerors advancing to glory.

Matthew 26-27 - Jesus' last Passover and crucifixion.

Mark 14-15 - Jesus' last Passover and crucifixion.

Luke 22-23 - Jesus' last Passover and crucifixion.

John 6 - Jesus' "Bread of Life" discourse (two miracles introduce it).

John 13:1-13 - Foot washing ceremony.

1 Corinthians 11:17ff - Instruction for the Passover service.

Ephesians 1 and 3 - The spiritual prayers of Paul for his congregations (1:15; 3:13).

Philippians 2-3 - Instruction in the converted attitude.

   Chapter 2 - Christ, our example, model.

   Chapter 3 - Christ, the object of our devotion; unity.

Colossians 1-3 - Theme of the book is the pre-eminent glory of Jesus Christ.

   Chapter 1 - Superiority of Christ-7 superiorities, His reconciling work, the hope of glory.

   Chapter 2 - Baptism, our lives centered on Christ.

   Chapter 3 - Abundant life of a Christian.

John 13:21 - John 16 - Jesus' fellowship with the disciples on Passover night.

John 17 - Jesus' prayer to the Father advocating for us.

1 Peter 1 and 2 Peter 1 - Both speak of the enormity of our calling and the promises God gives to us.