. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
COMMENT With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the U.S.A., I found this gem from Capitol Ministries in my inbox yesterday. DEVOTION Use the link at the bottom for full screen RELATED Most Moms Are Happy — Despite What Parenthood Critics Claim What does it mean to be a godly wife?
MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
TOPIC/THEME Forgetting Our Sins For HIS Glory Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43:25 COMMENT/CONTEXT Our main text today continues yesterday’s reading in Isaiah 43. We skip ahead to verse 25. The most common theme I found for this verse is not the one I listed above; they are more like expounding upon God’s mercy, love, and Grace. … More Devotion – “Sins” – 04/09/2025
. TOPIC A chosen people for God’s glory! COMMENT/CONTEXT Anyone who reads the Bible is familiar with the Scriptures that refer to the Nation of Israel (Jews in the OT) and the Gentiles (in the NT) as the Chosen or Elect of God. Who are the chosen or elect of God? Are they the same or … More Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025
Romans 3 Romans 3:10–11 COMMENT and CONTEXT Do you remember yesterday’s devotional when we unpacked Hosea 10:12? We focused on the last two phrases: it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and rains righteousness on you. Looking at today’s text, we should easily see the contradiction in the Bible. Hosea calls people to … More Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025
Hosea 10:12 Hosea 10 COMMENT and CONTEX I had a completely different devotion planned for today (likely tomorrow) until I read this one this morning. This seems like a straightforward command from God for the nation of Israel to once again get its act together. I have never counted (I am sure someone has) the … More Devotional Thought – “Aperio = to Open” – 04/01/2025
Heaven is large but the way to heaven must be narrow. —Henry Smith (1560-1591), English Puritan preacher Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“There is salvation in no one else [other than Jesus], for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “The ONLY Path” – 03/28/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:10 COMMENT and CONTEXT I have been working through R.C. Sproul’s Before the Face of God this year. Yesterday’s reading was the introduction to Romans 3, which I have copied below. The opening paragraph contains this statement: God, he [Apostle Paul] contends, is known by his faithfulness; a person, by contrast, is … More Devotional Thought – Human Nature and God’s Provision – 03/27/2025
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