Isaiah INTRODUCTIONIsaiah ministered in the critical period from 739 B.C. to about 680 B.C., during which Assyria carried the Northern Kingdom, Israel, into captivity and threatened Judah. The South was temporarily saved due to revival under godly King Hezekiah. Yet the first half of the Book of Isaiah is dark with grim warnings of judgment,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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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”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
TO JERUSALEMActs 21–22 “Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem. But when our time was up, we left and continued on our way” (Acts 21:4–5). Sometimes we have to choose a course we know holds danger. OverviewPaul set out for Jerusalem despite warnings (21:1–16). He was welcomed by Jerusalem ChristiansContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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