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SEPTEMBER 4 Reading 247 A NEW COMMANDMENT John 13 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. All men will know that you are My disciples if you love one another” (John 13:34–35).Love isn’t an option. It’s a commandment, and the mark ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 3 Reading 246 THE CRISIS John 12 “Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in Him” (John 12:37).People can waver for a time. But a moment comes when a once-and-for-all decision must be made. Overview Jesus was anointed by Mary, Lazarus’ sister (12:1–11). OnContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 2 Reading 245 POWER OVER DEATH John 11 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25)Death has no claim on those who believe in Jesus. Overview Jesus delayedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

SEPTEMBER 1 Reading 244 THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10 “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (John 10:11).The true spiritual leader still cares for the sheep, not for what he can get for their fleece. Background Sheep and shepherds. These images are some of the most powerfulContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 31 Reading 243 THE GIFT OF SIGHT John 9 “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25) Only the man who insists “I see” is doomed to remain spiritually blind. Overview Jesus, “the light of the world,” gave sight to a man born blind (9:1–8). Stunned neighbors (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”