Christians
JULY 11 & 12, 2026
Daily Reading—Neh. 1-3 / Acts 13:1-28
WHAT GOD HAS SAID:
Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
WHAT I HAVE SEEN:
The word “Christian” is one used by so many groups today that it may seem to have lost some of its meaning. There are groups of people of the Muslim faith in Northern Iraq who are called the “Christian tribe.” Most people of any or even no denomination in the U.S. call themselves “Christian.” Yet what does the word mean? What does it mean to be Christian?
The disciples were followers of Christ before they were called Christians in Antioch. The word “Christian” means just that, a true follower of Christ. Someone who has given it serious thought, embraces Christ’s promises, and makes it their ambition to mold their life by Christ’s example.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
I wonder if many people today would have been called Christians back then?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?
Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?
What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?
WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:
On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in your pastor’s heart. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message. Then, when you get home, reread those passages for today’s reading. God has given your pastor exactly what He desires for you to have on that day.
| July 13, 2026 | Neh. 4-6 | Acts 13:29-52 |
| July 14, 2026 | Neh. 7-8 | Acts 14 |
| July 15, 2026 | Neh. 9-10 | Acts 15:1-27 |
| July 16, 2026 | Neh. 11-12 | Acts 15:28-41 |
| July 17, 2026 | Neh. 13 | Acts 16:1-24 |
| July 18, 2026 | Esther 1-4 | Acts 16:25-40 |
| July 19, 2026 | No Passages Assigned |
Living In His Word Ministries
“Getting people into the Word of God…
…and the Word of God into people.
Romans 10:17
Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12
