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May 8HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROWCivilla D. Martin, 1869–1948Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father in heaven. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth moreContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 7UNTO THE HILLS AROUND DO I LIFT UPJohn D. S. Campbell, 1845–1914I will lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1, 2)The more we pursue God’s majesty and greatness, the greater becomes our strength to liveContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

SEPTEMBER 29 Reading 272 ON TO ROME Acts 27–28 “When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him” (Acts 28:16).Even a prisoner who knows God can influence others. Overview Paul joined a group of prisoners being transported under guard to Rome (27:1–8). He warned futilely againstContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 28 Reading 271 ON TRIAL AGAIN Acts 25–26“I have nothing definite to write his majesty about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa” (Acts 25:26).It is unwise to judge any situation by appearances alone. Overview The chief priests pressured the new Roman governor to letContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 27 Reading 270 PAUL ON TRIAL Acts 23–24 “Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea . . . and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor” (Acts 24:1).The best defense is the simple truth. Overview Paul’s statement to the Sanhedrin divided that body along party lines (23:1–11). TheContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”