The Decree(s) of God ISAIAH 46 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry say of this chapter: God, by the prophet here, designing shortly to deliver them out of their captivity, prepared them for that deliverance by possessing them with a detestation of idols and with a believing confidence in God, even their own God. I. Let them not … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/28/21
MATTHEW 25 CONTEXT: Here in Matthew 25 we have the final part of the Olivet Discourse. Which is another way of saying Jesus’s preaching from Mount Olive. Scholars all seem to agree that the first four parts are located in: Chap 5–7 Chap 10 Chap 13 Chap 18 Not all agree where this last part … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/21
It is one thing as a “Christian” to point out the biblical stands on issues, it is quite another to embrace non-biblical stances. Going woke should alienate a large majority of SA support. Salvation Army’s racism guide tells White Americans racism is ‘systemic’ and colorblindness is harmful The guide also says Christians need to ‘evaluate’ … More Salvation Army Gone Woke!
Question: “What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)?” Answer: In sending out the Twelve, Jesus said to them, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16, KJV). The NIV says, “shrewd as snakes … More QOTW – What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)?
Psalm 33 CONTEXT: No writer is indicated in this Psalm, Spurgeon writes: SUBJECT AND DIVISION. The praise of Jehovah is the subject of this sacred song. The righteous are exhorted to praise him, Ps 33:1-3; because of the excellency of his character, Ps 33:4-5; and his majesty in creation, Ps 33:6-7. Men are bidden to fear … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/26/21
1 Thess 5 CONTEXT: As always, the overall context is important for clarity in scripture. Here again, is Matthew Henry’s overview of the chapter: The apostle, having spoken in the end of the foregoing chapter concerning the resurrection, and the second coming of Christ, proceeds to speak concerning the uselessness of enquiring after the particular … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/25/21
Earlier this year, a Gallup poll announced that “one in Six Gen Z-ers Identify as LGBT.” That was a significantly higher number than ever reported in any previous year. Then, last month, a new survey released by Arizona Christian University reported that about 39 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds claim the label…. SOURCE: New Study Reveals The Startling Rise … More New Study Reveals The Startling Rise of Gen Z’ers Identifying as LGBTQ
An icon at the Catholic University of America that puts a George Floyd-like character in the place of Jesus Christ has drawn the ire of students. Source: Even Students Are Outraged After Catholic School Makes Woke Change to Jesus in Legendary Painting
Today will be the final installment in this series. I pray it has been a help and blessed you in some manner. As always comments and suggestions are welcome. The Ten Commandments or the Law of God Series Proverbs 14:34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. (NLT) I … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/21
Thanks to our friend Laz, for sharing this timely article. Few modern topics have become as divisive as critical race theory, which is no surprise, given that CRT divides. It divides people into groups pitted against one another, into categories of oppressed vs. oppressor. What’s worse, your group defines you. This certainly flies in the … More Critical Race Theory: Myths, Marxism, and More
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