(The following is the November 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Peter 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-10.) Peter generously quotes Old Testament references throughout the letter known as 1 Peter. Why cite so many? Because they relate to his point that God now has a new …
Jesus Paid It All
(The following is the October 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 7 and pay close attention to verses 23-28.) In the Old Testament Levitical priesthood, it was necessary to offer sacrifices repeatedly. Imperfect human priests offered sacrifices for themselves before doing so on behalf of others. The practice fulfilled …
God’s “Due By” Date
(The following is the October 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 3 and pay close attention to verses 7-15.) Did you ever delay obeying your parents as a child when they said to clean your room, finish your homework, do your chores, or eat your food? Perhaps you also …
Are You Neglecting Your Salvation?
(The following is the October 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) The book of Hebrews teaches about Christ by citing Old Testament truths, presenting scriptural arguments, and tying them together with God’s ultimate revelation of himself in Jesus. The author asks, …
Be Useful for Christ
(The following is the October 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philemon and pay close attention to verses 8-21.) Onesimus, a slave, ran away from his master, Philemon. He stole something before leaving and escaped to Rome, where he met Paul and became a Christian. After his conversion, Onesimus …
