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SEPTEMBER 18 Reading 261 PAUL’S CONVERSION Acts 9 “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel” (Acts 9:15).Salvation first: service second. Overview Saul set off to stamp out Christianity in Damascus (9:1–2) but was converted on the way (vv. 3–19). HisContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 17 Reading 260 BEYOND JUDEA Acts 8 “A great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the Apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria” (Acts 8:1).The church that prospers under persecution crumbles when comfortable. Overview Intense persecution scattered Christians through Judea and Samaria (8:1–3). Samaritans (vv. 4–7) and even aContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 16 Reading 259 THE FIRST MARTYR Acts 6–7 “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ’Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ’Lord, do not hold this sin against them’ ” (Acts 7:59–60).The good sometimes die young. But never unnoticed. Overview Conflict in the community was resolvedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 15 Reading 258 REVERENTIAL AWE Acts 5 “Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events” (Acts 5:11).Fear of God” is another way of saying that we take God seriously! Overview A husband and wife conspired to deceive the church—and were struck dead by God (5:1–11). An eruption of miraclesContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 14 Reading 257 IN JESUS’ NAME Acts 3–4 “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6).We can have the utmost confidence today in the power of Jesus’ name. Background Name. In our society a name is aContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”