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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

DESTINY’S CHILDRENIsaiah 2–6 “The Law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem” (Isa. 2:3). All too often we sense a great gap between what is and what should be. In these opening chapters, Isaiah reminded his hearers and us that what God intends ultimately will be. OverviewIsaiah stated God’s intentionContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

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”

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

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”