RUIN TO RESURRECTIONIsaiah 24–27 “On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples” (Isa. 25:6). The judgment of God on sin is part of His plan for the redemption of humanity. When sin is punished and the wicked wiped out, salvation will come and “the earth will giveContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
AGAINST THE WICKEDIsaiah 13–23 “How the oppressor has come to an end! How his fury has ended! The LORD has broken the rod of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers” (Isa. 14:4–5). These chapters of Isaiah take a new direction, and communicate a single message: God surely will act against the enemies of theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ON TO ROMEActs 27–28 “When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him” (Acts 28:16). Even a prisoner who knows God can influence others. OverviewPaul joined a group of prisoners being transported under guard to Rome (27:1–8). He warned futilely against sailing from Crete (vv. 9–12),Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ON TRIAL AGAINActs 25–26 “I have nothing definite to write his majesty about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa” (Acts 25:26). It is unwise to judge any situation by appearances alone. OverviewThe chief priests pressured the new Roman governor to let them try Paul, whoContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
PAUL ON TRIALActs 23–24 “Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea . . . and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor” (Acts 24:1). The best defense is the simple truth. OverviewPaul’s statement to the Sanhedrin divided that body along party lines (23:1–11). The chief priests then joined aContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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