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AUGUST 11 Reading 223JESUS’ POWERLuke 7–8 “Her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47). Christ’s miracles showed His power over every natural and supernatural force, and frequently, the importance of faith. OverviewJesus healed a believing centurion’s servant (7:1–10) and raised a widow’s sonContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 10 Reading 222JESUS’ TEACHINGSLuke 6 “I tell you who hear Me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27–28). Jesus’ “teaching on the plain” (v. 17) is a typical sermon of Christ from His Galilean ministry. OverviewLuke summarized Jesus’ SabbathContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 9 Reading 221A HEALING MINISTRYLuke 4–5 “The people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them” (Luke 4:40). In describing the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, Luke focuses our attention on Christ’s healing and forgiving power. What Jesus did as well as whatContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

JESUS AND JOHNLuke 2–3 “John answered them all, ’I baptize you with water. But One more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie’ ” (Luke 3:16). Luke’s written history draws attention to the special signs associated with Jesus’ birth and His announcement by John. Truly, LukeContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Luke INTRODUCTIONThis Gospel and the Book of Acts were written by the same person. Early tradition and internal evidence identifies the author as Luke, a physician and companion of Paul on many missionary journeys (2 Tim. 4:11).Luke was a careful historian, who interviewed eyewitnesses to establish the factual basis of Christian faith (Luke 1:1–4; cf.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”