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AUGUST 13 Reading 225 ON MISSION Luke 10 “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place where He was about to go” (Luke 10:1).If we are to serve Jesus, we must have a sense of mission as well as a message. BackgroundContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 12 Reading 224 JESUS, THE CHRIST Luke 9″ ‘But what about you?’ He asked. ‘Who do you say that I am?’ ” (Luke 9:20)In each Gospel, Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ serves as a turning point. It is at this point that Jesus began to speak of His Cross. Overview Jesus intensifiedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 11 Reading 223 JESUS’ POWER Luke 7–8 “Her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47).Christ’s miracles showed His power over every natural and supernatural force, and frequently, the importance of faith. Overview Jesus healed a believing centurion’s servant (7:1–10) and raised aContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 10 Reading 222 JESUS’ TEACHINGS Luke 6 “I tell you who hear Me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27–28).Jesus’ “teaching on the plain” (v. 17) is a typical sermon of Christ from His Galilean ministry. Overview Luke summarizedContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

AUGUST 9 Reading 221 A HEALING MINISTRY Luke 4–5 “The people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them” (Luke 4:40).In describing the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, Luke focuses our attention on Christ’s healing and forgiving power. What Jesus did as well asContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”