Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:46) A deep sadness fills me as Jesus delivers his own eulogy in a loud voice. He dedicates his life to doing the will of His Father. And now, in death, […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:44 – What does crucifixion darkness mean? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 413
I don’t usually back up, but in researching what should have been today’s verse, “Father into your hands I commit my Spirit.” I found an article of significance on a deeper meaning of the darkness experienced at the cross. I thank Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III for that, and I feel God wants me to […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:34b – What is the seamless garment of Jesus? – Do Christians wear the seamless garment of Jesus? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 410
And they divided His garments and cast lots. (Luke 23:34b) The Gospel of John provides more details. When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. “Let’s not […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:32-34 – Does Jesus forgive unbelievers? – What is forgiveness? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 409
There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they […]
Daily Devotional Luke 23:22-25 – Who is Barabbas? – Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 403
For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.” But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 79 – Commentary Romans 13:8-10 – How does love fulfill the law? Should Christians love everyone?
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another; for he who loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: “Love your neighbor as […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 41 – Commentary Romans 8:12-16 – How does God give us peace?
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, celebrating Jesus’ birth and all that He is and giving love and joy to the wonderful families that God blessed us with! This morning we are encouraged by knowing we can and should be led by the Holy Spirit to pray and receive God’s blessings. Therefore, […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 38 – Commentary Romans 8:3-4 – Are Christians supposed to follow the Ten Commandments – Part 1
For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by our sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the sinful man in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be […]