Category Archives: Bible

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”

AUGUST 30 Reading 242 JESUS, THE “I AM” John 8″ ‘I tell you the truth,’ ” Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’ At this, they picked up stones to stone Him, but Jesus hid Himself, slipping away from the temple grounds” (John 8:58–59).Sometimes a blunt presentation of truth, even though it provokes angryContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 29 Reading 241 UNCERTAINTY John 7 “Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about Him. Some said, ‘He is a good man.’ Others replied, ‘No, He deceives the people’” (John 7:12).Amid growing uncertainty one basic truth emerges. We each must listen to Jesus, and decide. Overview Jesus anonymously joined the crowds at the FeastContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 28 Reading 240 THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6 “The bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” (John 6:33).Participation in Christ as source and sustainer of eternal life is our assurance of heaven. Background Bread. Bread was the staple food in Palestine. It was soContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”