(The following is the May 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 14 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) What would cause you to stop telling others about Jesus? Would intimidation? Threats? Persecution? Imprisonment? Orders from governing authorities? Would mere criticism from others stop you? Would the …
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“You Only Live Once” and Other False Statements
(The following is the July 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 15 and pay close attention to verses 32-34.) Paul devotes 1 Corinthians 15 to the doctrine of the resurrection, stressing how essential the teaching is to the gospel and our faith. He warns about what sinful humans …
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Do You Understand the Bible?
(The following is the May 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 8 and pay close attention to verses 26-40.) Reading Scripture is vital for Christians. We should long for its truth, study it alone daily and regularly with others, and sit under its authority as people teach …
Evil Is Real, and It Hates God’s Truth
(The following is the May 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 7 and pay close attention to verses 54-60.) If members of the Sanhedrin had been open to the gospel, Stephen’s testimony would have pierced their hearts and consciences. Instead, they were enraged at him (v. 54). …
Is There a Right Way to Worship?
(The following is the July 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 14 and pay close attention to verses 26-40.) Church worship practices vary widely across major Christian groups, denominations, and within denominations. Worship is influenced by those leading, those participating, people’s understanding of worship’s purpose, standards imposed by …
