Acts INTRODUCTIONActs 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, as the churchContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
FEED MY LAMBSJohn 21 ” ’Simon son of John, do you truly love Me?’ He answered, ’Yes, Lord, You know that I love You.’ Jesus said, ’Take care of My sheep’ ” (John 21:16). Those who love Jesus are still responsible to care for His sheep. OverviewThe disciples went fishing, and Jesus joined them onContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
RAISED FROM THE DEADJohn 19–20 “Go . . . to my brothers and tell them ’I am returning to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’ Mary of Magdala went to the disciples with the news, ’I have seen the Lord!’ ” (John 20:17–18) Because Jesus lives, God is our FatherContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ARREST AND TRIALJohn 18 “[Pilate] went out again to the Jews and said, ’I find no basis for a charge against Him’ ” (John 18:38). Knowing what is right, and doing what is right, are all too often different things. OverviewJesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested (18:1–11). He was taken to Annas and thenContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
JESUS’ FINAL PRAYERJohn 17 “I am not praying for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours” (John 17:9). Our prayers reveal our priorities. In Jesus’ final prayer, He showed His concern was for all believers—present and future. Definition of Key TermsGlory. The words “glory” and “glorify” occur over andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
