The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 128 – Commentary Luke 3:10-14 – What fruit do we produce in keeping with repentance?
“What should we do then?” the crowd asked. John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 127 – Commentary Luke 3:7-9 – What will happen to hypocrites in our churches?
John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 126 – Commentary Luke 3:4-6 – What was God’s will for John the Baptist?
As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. […]
Daily Devotional Luke 1:76-80 – What is the knowledge of salvation? – Free Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 110
“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 108 – Commentary Luke 1:62-66 – Is it important to tell others God is gracious?
Then they made signs to his father (Zechariah), to find out what he would like to name the child. He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. All the neighbors […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 104 – Commentary Luke 1:41-45 – Why did Mary go to see Elizabeth?
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 99 – Commentary Luke 1:23-25 – Why did Elizabeth remain in seclusion during her pregnancy? (Luke 1:23-25)
When Zechariah’s time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” (Luke 1:23-25) Hugh Heffner and my […]