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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

JERUSALEM COUNCILActs 15 “Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the Apostles and elders about this question” (Acts 15:2). Differences must be faced and resolved. OverviewA doctrinal dispute over whether Gentile believers must adopt Judaism (15:1) brought representatives of the Antioch church to Jerusalem (vv.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

THE MISSION BEGINSActs 13–14 ” ’Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off” (Acts 13:2–3). God still has a worldwide vision that He wants us to share. BackgroundMissionary strategy. PaulContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

GOD INTERVENESActs 12 “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches” (Acts 12:11). God is involved with His people everywhere. OverviewThe Apostle James was executed by Herod Agrippa (12:1–2) and Peter was imprisoned, awaiting trial (vv. 3–5). An angel released Peter (vv. 6–11), who wasContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

BREAKING THE BARRIERActs 10–11 “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean” (Acts 10:28). Social barriers to fellowship between Christians must be broken down. OverviewAn angel toldContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

PAUL’S CONVERSIONActs 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. OverviewSaul set off to stamp out Christianity in Damascus (9:1–2) but was converted on the way (vv. 3–19). His bold preaching of Christ arousedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”