Zechariah 3 CONTEXT: From Dr. John Gills Commentary: INTRODUCTION TO ZECHARIAH 3 In this chapter, under the type of Joshua the high priest, is showed the state and condition of the priesthood, and of the church of God, in his times; and in it are various promises concerning the true High Priest, Christ, and of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/13/21
JAMES 4:6 CONTEXT: Chapter 4 continues where 3 leaves off, reminding the reader that seeking after self, worldly gains, and wisdom will only lead to conflict within the church and their personal lives. Matthew Henry divides it as follows: Here are cautions against corrupt affections, and love of this world, which is enmity to God. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/12/21
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Romans 11:33-36 Paul ends chapter 11 with this doxology (short poetic hymn or expression of praise) about God. In this case specifically about His grandeur For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things… He concludes with a matter-of-fact statement for all believers, saying if all this be true, then give God … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/12/2021
Malachi 3 Chapter Context: Malachi is the last of the prophets sent to Israel prior to 400 years of silence. Matthew Henry breaks the chapter down as follows: The coming of Christ. (1-6) The Jews were reproved for their corruptions. (7-12) God’s care of his people; The distinction between the righteous and the wicked. (13-18) Our … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/10/2021
Romans 8:12-13 CHAPTER CONTEXT: Matthew Henrey Comments: The freedom of believers from condemnation. (1-9) Their privileges as being the children of God. (10-17) Their hopeful prospects under tribulations. (18-25) Their assistance from the Spirit in prayer. (26,27) Their interest in the love of God. (28-31) Their final triumph, through Christ. (32-39) Our text for today … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/05/2021
1 Peter 2 Christ: The Living Stone “Coming to [Christ] as to a living stone” (1 Pet. 2:4). Jesus is the only source of eternal life and the foundation upon which the church is built. Peter’s description of Christ as “a living stone” is paradoxical because stones aren’t alive. In fact, we sometimes speak of something … More Devotional Thought for Today – 07/03/2021
Revelation 3 CONTEXT: Part of the message to the Seven (7) churches in Asia Minor, here in this chapter we have the final three churches Sardis (v.1-6), Philadelphia (v.7-13), and Laodicea (v.14-22). Of the seven churches, both Smyrna and Philadelphia receive no rebuke from Jesus. Laodicea however is the only church to receive no positive … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 July 2021
Ephesians 3 CONTEXT: 1 The first three chapters of Ephesians are doctrinal, the last three are practical. Chapter 3 begins the transition from a Christian understanding of salvation, grace, and the power of Christ into a practical guide for Christian living. To make the transition, in this chapter, Paul refers to his own calling by … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/30/2021
Psalm 138 CONTEXT: Most modern Bibles have some heading that gives us a theme for this Psalm. All agree it is a Psalm of David and most have a heading something like “A Grateful Heart”. Spurgeon’s general comments as follows: In full confidence, David is prepared to own his God before the gods of the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/29/2021
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