JAMES 1 CONTEXT There is little doubt whom wrote this Epistle James, a Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, although the New Testament mentions a few James’ this is clearly Jesus’ half brother who had become a leader of the Church in Jerusalem. The overarching theme of the book is Faith but it … More Sunday Sermon Series – Hearers
Psalm 61 – ESV and RVR 1960 LEAD ME CONTEXT: Psalm 61 combines aspects of an individual lament psalm with a royal psalm (about the king). The psalmist petitions God to hear his cry and protect him (vv. 1–2), attesting to God’s past protections as he looks to the future (vv. 3–4). He shows confidence … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/28/2020
PSALM 60 BANNERS CONTEXT In this corporate lament psalm (used for group settings), the psalmist laments a recent military defeat and prays that God will accompany His people in their next battle. He describes how he feels God has rejected them (v. 1–3), but shows confidence in God’s deliverance (v. 4–5). After God speaks (v. 6–8), … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/2020
What led Dietrich Bonhoeffer to prison and writing about “stupid people?” The story begins back in 1933 with the rise of the Nazi party beginning back in 1930 and culminating with Hitler becoming supreme ruler in 1934. By 1937 all pretense of civility in government had vanished (government officials decided they could better “handle the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/25/2020
PSALM 55 Betrayal or Broken Trust CONTEXT: In this individual lament psalm, the psalmist is not simply afflicted by enemies—he has been betrayed by a close friend. He begins by asking God to hear him and deliver him from his enemies (v. 1–3). He then describes his inner anguish and expresses a desire to flee … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/23/2020
Ezra 9-10 CONTEXT Ezra being informed, by some of the princes who complained unto him, of the marriages of many of the Israelites with the people of the land, the Canaanites and others, was greatly grieved and distressed, Ezra 9:1-5, upon which he made a confession of their sins to God, with great shame, sorrow, … More Sunday Sermon Series – Revival of Holiness
AMP and RVR 1960 BENEDICTIONS CONTEXT: In one of my theology classes we studied Biblical decision Making. Part three of the process has in itself three parts, Prohibition was does the Bible say we can not do, Principles things the Bible clearly guides us to do and lastly Patterns (or examples) of people we can … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/21/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 Olive Tree in the House of God? CONTEXT: This Psalm was written during the events described in 1 Samuel 21 & 22. David having fled from Saul, came to Ahimelech the priest at Nob, and desired bread and a sword of him, (unawares of his true identity) which were given him. … More Devotional Thought For Today – 11/20/2020
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: There is little doubt or argument among scholars that this is both a Psalm of David and one of repentance and praise. Some interesting things (at least to me) the title says To the Chief Musician so this was never meant to be a private calling out for repentance and reflection. David … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/19/2020
The other day I was having a conversation with a good friend and somehow we got into a discussion on prayer. He mentioned that a while back he had been asked to give the closing prayer at a meeting of his churches leadership and when he finished one of the deacons leaned over and said … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/18/2020
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