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May 16REJOICE—THE LORD IS KING!Charles Wesley, 1707–1788After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3)This text by Charles Wesley is another of the more than 6,500 hymns written by the “Sweet Bard of Methodism.” Wesley wrote on hundreds of scriptural passages as wellContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

NOVEMBER 6 Reading 310 THE ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6 “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 6:10–11).Use every resource God has provided to wage spiritual warfare. Overview Paul examines mutual responsibilities ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 5 Reading 309 IMITATORS OF GOD Ephesians 5“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Eph. 5:1–2).There’s nothing flattering in a poor imitation. Overview Christians are to follow God’s example and live loving (5:1), holy livesContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 4 Reading 308 BECOMING MATURE Ephesians 3–4 “So that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Eph. 4:12–13).Love is essential to mutual ministry,Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 3 Reading 307 GOD’S WORKMANSHIP Ephesians 2 “Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ” (Eph. 2:3–5).Considering what God had to work with, He’s done an amazing job! Overview God selected sinful, spirituallyContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”