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Acts INTRODUCTIONActs is Luke’s report of the beginning and the explosive growth of Christianity. Its dominant theme is the Holy Spirit, whose coming after Christ returned to heaven launched the church as the living body of Christ.Acts focuses on the ministry of two men. The Apostle Peter dominates the first 12 chapters, as the churchContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

JESUS’ FINAL PRAYERJohn 17 “I am not praying for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours” (John 17:9). Our prayers reveal our priorities. In Jesus’ final prayer, He showed His concern was for all believers—present and future. Definition of Key TermsGlory. The words “glory” and “glorify” occur over andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

THREE RELATIONSHIPSJohn 15 “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me” (John 15:4). Christianity is not just a religion of beliefs: it is a religion of relationships. OverviewJesus’ people are branches,Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TROUBLED HEARTSJohn 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me” (John 14:1). Jesus’ words of comfort and encouragement continue to relieve our troubled hearts. BackgroundThe Holy Spirit. These chapters, which contain the Last-Supper dialogue of Jesus, are filled with teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. ChristiansContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

A NEW COMMANDMENTJohn 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 of Christ’s new community. OverviewJesusContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”