Category Archives: Bible

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”

SEPTEMBER 17 Reading 260 BEYOND JUDEA Acts 8 “A great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the Apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria” (Acts 8:1).The church that prospers under persecution crumbles when comfortable. Overview Intense persecution scattered Christians through Judea and Samaria (8:1–3). Samaritans (vv. 4–7) and even aContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 16 Reading 259 THE FIRST MARTYR Acts 6–7 “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ’Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ’Lord, do not hold this sin against them’ ” (Acts 7:59–60).The good sometimes die young. But never unnoticed. Overview Conflict in the community was resolvedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”