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Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 300 | November 7, 2026

  Introduction to the Historical Book (Acts) The book of Acts is the only official “historical book” in the New Testament, and it picks up right where the Gospels leave off. It tells the incredible story of how the good news of Jesus spread from a small group of followers in Jerusalem to the far reaches of the Roman Empire. More than a history lesson, Acts is a story of transformation, boldness, miracles, persecution, and unstoppable purpose. Acts is the second volume written by Luke, who also wrote the Gospel that bears his name. While his Gospel records what Jesus began to do and teach, Acts records what Jesus continued to do through the power of the Holy Spirit working in His followers. The book begins with Jesus’ ascension and His command to the disciples: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth.” This verse becomes the outline of the entire book. We watch as the message spreads from Jerusalem, to Judea a...

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 299 | November 6, 2026

 Scripture: John 17 John 18 John 19 John 20 John 21

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 298 | November 5, 2026

 Scripture: John 13 John 14 John 15 John 16

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 297 | November 4, 2026

 Scripture: John 9 John 10  John 11 John 12

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 296 | November 3, 2026

 Scripture: John 5 John 6 John 7 John 8

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 295 | November 2, 2026

 Scripture: John 2 John 3 John 4

Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 294 | November 1, 2026

  Introduction to John John’s Gospel is different from the other three. While Matthew, Mark, and Luke focus on what Jesus did, John focuses on who Jesus is. His purpose is clear: “That you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John was one of Jesus’ closest friends, often called “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” His Gospel is deeply personal and theologically rich. He begins not with Jesus’ birth, but with a cosmic declaration: “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God.” From the very first line, John shows us that Jesus is divine. John highlights seven signs (miracles) and seven “I am” statements that reveal Jesus’ identity. He turns water into wine, heals the blind, raises the dead, and feeds thousands. But beyond the miracles, He says things like: “I am the bread of life,” “I am the good shepherd,” and “I am the resurrection and the life.” These are not just metaphors—they are bold claims to be God....