Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
A few months ago, a friend loaned me his copy of The Gospel According to God: Rediscovering the Most Remarkable Chapter in the Old Testament. This 2018 book, written by noted pastor/author/speaker John MacArthur and published by Crossway, expounds upon the prophet Isaiah's text from Isaiah 52:13-53:12. The passage is very familiar to many Christians …
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(The following is the March 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 8 and pay close attention to verses 43-48.) Jesus healed many people from their infirmities during his earthly ministry. Healings were one reason he attracted crowds. We still pray for God to heal us and …
(The following is the July 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 14 and pay close attention to verses 1-12.) Scripture documents many behaviors expected of Christians. We should not doubt the continuing applicability of God’s moral commands. Likewise, there are many warnings to avoid specific sins. What the Bible …
(The following is the March 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 3 and pay close attention to verses 7-14.) When John the Baptist told people to “produce fruit consistent with repentance” (v. 8), several asked what they should do. John replied, “The one who has two …
(The following is the March 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 16 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) As Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome walked to Jesus’ tomb, they wondered who would roll the stone away from the entrance so they could …
