Day 9 (Year 2) Thinking They Could See, Yet Actually Blind “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings.” (Genesis 3:7 NASB) The word translated as “opened” is the Hebrew paqach, which was translated as “to […]
Day 8 (Year 2) Seeking to Open the Eyes of Our Hearts Before God “Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, We see. Therefore your sin remains.’” (John 9:41 NKJV) Jesus healed a man who had been born blind in John chapter 9. Yet the
Day 7 (Year 2) Paul First Could Not See, Then He Could See “Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; and leading him by the hand, they brought him into Damascus.” (Acts 9:8 NASB) The Apostle Paul, whose Jewish name was Saul (c.f. Acts 13:9), received
Day 6 (Year 2) Believing in the Lord, Receiving Forgiveness and an Inheritance “… that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.” (Acts 26:18b NASB) In 1 John chapter 2 verse 12, Apostle John emphasizes that spiritual children receive forgiveness of sins “for
Day 5 (Year 2) Several Transformations that Come from Believing in Jesus Paul recalled that Jesus commanded him: “to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified
Day 4 (Year 2) Believers Are Truly Children of God “That we would be called children of God; and such we are.” (1 John 3:1b NASB) For many, the idea that humans can truly become children of God is unimaginable. One reason is that they may choose to believe humans evolved from apes. Many have
Day 3 (Year 2) The Distance Between Believers and the World “For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” (1 John 3:1b NASB) The word “world” in the above verse is the Greek kosmos, and here denotes “the entire human alienated from God, and hostile to the cause
Day 2 (Year 2) The Father Delights in Bestowing His Love “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God.” (1 John 3:1a NASB) When people believe that the heavenly Father is loving, it is easier for them to trust Him. Believers are not only
Day 1 (Year 2) The Loving Heavenly Father “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” (1 John 3:1 NASB) The word translated “love” here
Being Wise In Believing Jesus Introduction This year’s devotional materials are designed to lay a solid foundation of faith for those who trust in Jesus Christ. For readers seeking to know the blueprint for spiritual growth, I encourage you to go directly to Days 364–365. This year’s devotionals are organized around twelve key areas: Choosing
