(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 …
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There Is a Nail-Scarred Footprint on Satan’s Head
(The following is the July 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 16 and pay close attention to verses 19-20.) Paul told Roman Christians, “Detest evil; cling to what is good” (Rom. 12:9). Similarly, he said, “I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about …
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Selfless Love
(The following is the May 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 19 and pay close attention to verses 25-27.) Nail-pierced hands and feet bled, as did his head from the crown of thorns. His body was torn from the cruel lashes he endured before the crucifixion. Difficult breathing was …
