by Michael Phillips
A devotional study by bestselling novelist and devotional writer Michael Phillips, identifying 120 commands of Jesus from the gospels, 120 commands of the apostles in the epistles, and 120 commands of the Old Testament prophets.
The first book was originally published in 2012 with small type, then in 2014 was published in 6x9 with larger type, and finally, in 2025 is being released with extra large type in 7x10 format, with new covers.
Read a sample of the first book here
Book 1: The Commands of Jesus, Extra Large Edition
Jesus often introduces the subject of obedience with the tiny but eternally significant word if. He recognizes that there are always two paths—obedience and disobedience. He commands obedience. But many will not obey.
This obedience is a natural outgrowth of love:
- If you love me you will obey my commandments. (John 14:15)
- He who has my commands and keeps them, he it is who loves me. (John 14:21)
- If a man loves me, he will keep my word. (John 14:23)
- You are my friends if you do what I command you. (John 15:14)
Jesus is well aware of the games people play with spiritual things. He wants none to mistake what it means to be his follower. Many will claim to love him. Many will pretend to love him. Many will talk about loving him. Many will analyze what it means to love him. However a Christian is distinguished and defined by one, and only one, thing: Obedience.
Obedience to the Commands of Jesus is a daily, moment-by-moment choice. We make it over and over. We are continually making it. It is a progressive and ongoing choice that defines what it means to love Jesus and be his follower.
Book 2: The Commands of the Apostles, Extra Large Edition
A companion to the author's The Commands of Jesus, this devotional study focuses on 120 commands from the New Testament's epistles and apostolic writings. The brief excerpts are designed to be read one per day, each comprising a single page of the book.
Book 3: The Commands of the Prophets, Extra Large Edition
God's handbook to raise families, communities, and nations of sons and daughters to walk with him in righteousness.
120 selected commands of the Old Testament, in 12 different categories: Wisdom, Choice and Consequence, Authority, Command, Obedience, Separation, Watchfulness, Righteousness, Judgment and Forgiveness, Renewal and Restoration, Legacy and Purity. Each of these commands is thoughtfully and insightfully presented.
The third in the "Commands" series, a companion to The Commands of Jesus and The Commands of the Apostles, this volume focuses on the commands of the Old Testament.
3 Paperback 7x10 books, 921 pages total
