Category Archives: Bible

SEPTEMBER 22 Reading 265 JERUSALEM COUNCIL Acts 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. Overview A doctrinal dispute over whether Gentile believers must adopt Judaism (15:1) brought representatives of theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 21 Reading 264 THE MISSION BEGINS Acts 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.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 20 Reading 263 GOD INTERVENES Acts 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. Overview The Apostle James was executed by Herod Agrippa (12:1–2) and Peter was imprisoned, awaiting trial (vv. 3–5). An angel releasedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 19 Reading 262 BREAKING THE BARRIER Acts 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 brokenContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 18 Reading 261 PAUL’S CONVERSION Acts 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. Overview Saul set off to stamp out Christianity in Damascus (9:1–2) but was converted on the way (vv. 3–19). HisContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”