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When Morning Gilds the Skies: A Collection of Devotional Thoughts
Dr. Oswalt provides a daily look into the Scriptures—sometimes from the Old Testament, sometimes from the New Testament. Each day, he applies the truth of that passage to our daily lives, and he cuts right to the heart of the issue. Read this book each day, and you will find 365 nuggets of biblical truth that bring the Scripture passages to life in our culture and our daily activities. I commend it to you.—Mark D. Taylor, Chairman of the Board, Tyndale House Ministries
This wonderful resource from Dr. Oswalt will take you deeper in your knowledge of scripture, theological knowledge, and—most importantly—your walk with Jesus. Oswalt is not only a masterful, Spirit-filled interpreter of scripture but also has an unmatched ability to map the deep truths of scripture onto the spiritual life in the most practical ways. This devotional will be a priceless resource for the church.—Matt Ayars, President, Wesley Biblical Seminary
What a refreshing change! As you would expect from Dr. Oswalt, these daily entries are not trite pick-me-ups. They are deep reflections, taking you into the heart of a holy and loving God as revealed in his Word, leading you to bow in awe and worship. I’m sure the Holy Spirit will use each day’s insights to draw you near and hold you close in wonder, love, and praise.—Linda Adams, Bishop, Free Methodist Church USA
This wonderful resource from Dr. Oswalt will take you deeper in your knowledge of scripture, theological knowledge, and—most importantly—your walk with Jesus. Oswalt is not only a masterful, Spirit-filled interpreter of scripture but also has an unmatched ability to map the deep truths of scripture onto the spiritual life in the most practical ways. This devotional will be a priceless resource for the church.—Matt Ayars, President, Wesley Biblical Seminary
What a refreshing change! As you would expect from Dr. Oswalt, these daily entries are not trite pick-me-ups. They are deep reflections, taking you into the heart of a holy and loving God as revealed in his Word, leading you to bow in awe and worship. I’m sure the Holy Spirit will use each day’s insights to draw you near and hold you close in wonder, love, and praise.—Linda Adams, Bishop, Free Methodist Church USA
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First published November 1, 2023
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December 30, 2025
2025 review: This was my second time through this great devotional book. One choice quote from this year was from the December 29th reading. "Why has Jesus come? He has come to make it possible for God's original intent to be realized (not just that we be saved but that we be made holy). As we look to the new year, let us anticipate with joy the courageous service of our God, living lives that are a mirror of His. It is for this that Christ came. He did not come so that we could live for ourselves, confident of our spot in heaven. He came so that the Holy Spirit could take up residence in clean temples, out of which could shine the very light of God in a dark world."
2024 review: I have a masters in theology, but this book taught me more about the Old Testament than I ever knew. Did you know that there is no Hebrew word for "presence" so that when the Bible talks about God's presence, the literal translation is "His face"?
Dr. Oswalt has written commentaries on the books of Isaiah and Exodus so I was not suprised that he had so much to teach me, but this is no dry textbook. Every page is saturated with reminders that God invites us to walk in intimate fellowship with Him. This book could easily be called a primer on sanctification because every question you've ever had about it is answered clearly and winsomely.
Here's an excerpt from October 27: Do we need the Old Testament? Many people today, including some prominent preachers, say no, but they are wrong. We do need the Old Testament. Why? The answer is pretty simple; we need the Old Testament to understand the New Testament correctly. The two testaments complement each other. Each one is incomplete without the other. For instance, it is very easy to make the God of the New Testament just a kindly grandfather who will let you get away with anything. On the other hand, it is very easy to make the Old Testament God a terrifying ogre who will strike you dead if you cross Him. Neither view is correct.... We need both testaments to get an adequate picture of God. For example, the Cross is the answer, but what is the question? Why did Jesus die? If you only know the New Testament, you may well say that it is, "How can our sins be forgiven so we can go to heaven?" But that is wrong. The question the Cross is answering is the Old Testament one: "How can a holy God take up residence in a sinful person?" Does God want to forgive our sins? of course. But that is the begining of the story of redemption, not the end. (p. 318)
Dr. John Oswalt makes the Scriptures come alive with his insightful commentary. A really wonderful devotional book!
2024 review: I have a masters in theology, but this book taught me more about the Old Testament than I ever knew. Did you know that there is no Hebrew word for "presence" so that when the Bible talks about God's presence, the literal translation is "His face"?
Dr. Oswalt has written commentaries on the books of Isaiah and Exodus so I was not suprised that he had so much to teach me, but this is no dry textbook. Every page is saturated with reminders that God invites us to walk in intimate fellowship with Him. This book could easily be called a primer on sanctification because every question you've ever had about it is answered clearly and winsomely.
Here's an excerpt from October 27: Do we need the Old Testament? Many people today, including some prominent preachers, say no, but they are wrong. We do need the Old Testament. Why? The answer is pretty simple; we need the Old Testament to understand the New Testament correctly. The two testaments complement each other. Each one is incomplete without the other. For instance, it is very easy to make the God of the New Testament just a kindly grandfather who will let you get away with anything. On the other hand, it is very easy to make the Old Testament God a terrifying ogre who will strike you dead if you cross Him. Neither view is correct.... We need both testaments to get an adequate picture of God. For example, the Cross is the answer, but what is the question? Why did Jesus die? If you only know the New Testament, you may well say that it is, "How can our sins be forgiven so we can go to heaven?" But that is wrong. The question the Cross is answering is the Old Testament one: "How can a holy God take up residence in a sinful person?" Does God want to forgive our sins? of course. But that is the begining of the story of redemption, not the end. (p. 318)
Dr. John Oswalt makes the Scriptures come alive with his insightful commentary. A really wonderful devotional book!
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