Question: “Can people in heaven look down and see us?” Answer: Some see in Hebrews 12:1 the idea that people in heaven might be able to look down and see us: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses. . . .” Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/heaven-look-down.html
2 Samuel 7 CONTEXT: David here in this Chapter is relating to Nathan the desire to build the temple. Matthew Henry breaks is down as follows: David’s care for the ark. (1-3) God’s covenant with David. (4-17) His prayer and thanksgiving. (18-29) Our text is part of the later a prayer of David acknowledging the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/15/21
Isaiah 59 CONTEXT: Once again the sins of the nation v.2 of Israel have separated them from God. Let me be clear, God is still sovereign and in control of all things yet His hand of providence over Israel has been lifted. In v.3-8 Isaiah lays out all the sins committed and the apparent lack … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/13/21
The woman at the well is a familiar figure to most churchgoers. This poor Samaritan woman from John chapter 4 has managed to gain a semi-regular role in many Sunday sermons and Wednesday night Bible studies. She has been held up as a poster child for everything from social justice to stylistic worship preferences. Yet a careful examination of the passage … More GTY BLOG Series: Profiles in Godliness
The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: Q. 7. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. The WSC confirms what Paul wrote in Romans 11:36, all God degrees, that is … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/12/21
Proverbs 19 CONTEXT: Defining the direct context of any Proverb is difficult mainly because of the way the book is written. Unlike most books of the Bible there are no clear plots, themes etc. dividing each Chapter or no main character to follow. Wisdom, in all its form is the only real theme and it … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/11/21
I am a grandparent 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great-grandchildren I hate top admit I have not always done the best job at being that example, but as this article points out we are essential in our offspring’s faith development. Grandparents are among the most recent group of people to be labeled “toxic” in our culture. … More The Unique and Crucial Calling to Grandparents
CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: A man’s wisdom is here said to be of use to him for the pumping of other people, and diving into them, 1. To get the knowledge of them. Though men’s counsels and designs are ever so carefully concealed by them, so that they are as deep water which one cannot fathom, yet … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/09/21
Question: “What is a Christian work ethic?” Answer: Colossians 3:23-25 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”[…] Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-work-ethic.html
Philippians 1 Context: First it is important to remember that Paul is under arrest and house confinement in Rome while writing this letter. He is literally suffering for Christ. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter this way: He begins with the inscription and benediction (v. 1, 2). He gives thanks for the saints at Philippi … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/06/21
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