JAMES 2 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: All professions of faith are vain, if not producing love and justice to others. (1-13) The necessity of good works to prove the sincerity of faith, which otherwise will be of no more advantage than the faith of devils. (14-26) Our text for today comes at the end of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/10/2021
Philippians 1 CONTEXT: Chapter 1 includes a brief introduction (Philippians 1:1–2) followed by three key sections. First, Paul gives thanks and prayer on behalf of the Philippian Christians (Philippians 1:3–11). Second, he focuses on the expansion of the gospel (Philippians 1:12–18). Third, he emphasizes that, for the believer, to live is Christ and to die … More Devotional Thought for Today- 06/09/2021
James 1 I have written or posted about this verse more than once over the years (see below) primarily because I believe the Bible is true and as such 1 Peter 4:10 demands I take action. Of course, as always context is critical, this past Saturday’s Devotional has the chapter breakdown from Matthew Henry’s commentary. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/08/2021
Jeremiah 29 CONTEXT: Mathew Henry breaks this into two major themes; Two letters to the captives in Babylon; In the first, they are recommended to be patient and composed. (1-19) In the second, judgments are denounced against the false prophets who deceived them. (20-32) I can not count the number of times our verse for … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/07/2021
Paul in the second chapter of his First Epistle to Timothy makes two clear points here. One is one prayer and the other how believers ought to conduct themselves in and out of the church. I exhort therefore, Paul knew there were two primary parts to worship, ministering of the Word and prayer. Here he … More Devotional Thought for Today 06/04/2021
PSALM 8 Context: Mathew Henry says of this Psalm: God is to be glorified, for making known himself to us. (1,2) And for making even the heavenly bodies useful to man, thereby placing him (man) but little lower than the angels. (3-9) I am old enough to remember the days before space exploration when we … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/03/2021
Hebrews 9 This chapter has has one theme, the old and new covenants, with two major divisions, v.1-10 the old and v.11-28 the new. Matthew Henry further refines them as The Jewish tabernacle and its utensils. (1-5) Their use and meaning. (6-10) These fulfilled in Christ. (11-22) The necessity, superior dignity, and power of his … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/02/2021
John 17 This 17th chapter of the Gospel of John begins with When Jesus had spoken these things, He raised His eyes to heaven [in prayer] and said, “Father, the [a]hour has come. Glorify Your Son, so that Your Son may glorify You. (AMP) Some takeaways from today’s text: Jesus is speaking directly to God the Father, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 05/17/2021
1 Peter 2 As I have been riding across the US I see signs of COVID restrictions lifting in some areas and not so much in others. Mainly I am speaking of wearing a mask, some fuel stops and store have signs that say “Mask Required” other have none. The other thing I found interesting … More Devotional Thought for Today – 05/15/2021
Proverbs 31:30 I am on the road again, today I left my wife who has had a chronic cough for 6 weeks, and headed west towards California. I have the honor to be asked to serve as Chaplain and Medic for the Heartland Hero’s Tour (Motorcycle). We are a group of Grateful Americans traveling Via … More Devotional Thought for Today – 05/13/2021
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