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SEPTEMBER 13 Reading 256 POWER Acts 2 “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:4).The most important gift of the Spirit is not tongues, but enablement. Overview The Spirit suddenly and visibly came to the gathered believers on Pentecost (2:1–4).Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 12 Reading 255 PREPARATION Acts 1 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).A sense of mission can infuse any Christian’s life with purpose. Overview Luke continuedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Acts INTRODUCTION Acts is Luke’s report of the beginning and the explosive growth of Christianity. Its dominant theme is the Holy Spirit, whose coming after Christ returned to heaven launched the church as the living body of Christ. Acts focuses on the ministry of two men. The Apostle Peter dominates the first 12 chapters, asContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

May 6HOW GREAT THOU ART!English Words by Stuart K. Hine, 1899–Every day I will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. (Psalm 145:2, 3)Today’s inspiring hymn of praise and adoration reminds us of God’s unlimited power andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 5FAIREST LORD JESUS!Text from Münster Gesangbuch, 16774th verse translated by Joseph A. Seiss, 1823–1904For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. (Colossians 1:16)This lovely hymn extolling the beauty andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”