Prayer Series XXIV We continue with excerpts from Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Serious Reminders and Warnings about Prayer No one except a believer can truly pray. Martin Luther To pray without labouring is to mock God: to labour without prayer is to rob God of His glory. Robert Haldane The heart without the tongue may pray … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2022
Prayer Series XXIII We continue with excerpts from: Reformed Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. Our Posture in Prayer Holy Scripture does not bind us to any gesture particularly; but we find these four gestures . . . spoken of there, viz. standing (Mark 11:25), lying along on the face (Matthew 26:39), Kneeling (Daniel 6:10; Ephesians 3:4), and sitting … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/31/2022
The reproach a dying woman addressed to John Newton “You often spoke to me of Christ, but oh you did not tell me enough about my danger.” -Robert Murray M’Cheyne As noted, the above quote is attributed to one of John Newton’s letters as referred to by Robert Murray M’Cheyne, although I could not verify … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/30/2022
Answer: Within the Christian faith, there is a significant amount of confusion regarding what happens after death. Some hold that after death, everyone “sleeps” until the final judgment, after which everyone will be sent to heaven or hell. Others believe that at the moment of death, people are instantly judged and sent to their eternal destinations. … More “What happens after death?”
CONTEXT: There are three main themes in this chapter, Prayer, humility and disciplined discipleship. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The parable of the importunate widow, designed to teach us fervency in prayer (v. 1-8). II. The parable of the Pharisee and publican, designed to teach us humility, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 01/23/2022
Question: “What does the Bible say about stress?” Answer: The dictionary defines stress as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.” Some stress is necessary and even good—such as the physical strain we put on our muscles in order to make them stronger. But when we talk about “stress,” we are usually referring to excessive or negative mental … More What does the Bible say about stress?
Prayer Series XI 2 Corinthians 5 CONTEXT: The following is from the ESV Study Bible: The central theme of 2 Corinthians is the relationship between suffering and the power of the Spirit in Paul’s apostolic life, ministry, and message. Paul’s opponents had questioned his motives and his personal courage. They argued that he had suffered too much … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/13/2022
Prayer Series X JOB 1 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down Chapter one of job as follows: The history of Job begins here with an account, I. Of his great piety in general (v. 1), and in a particular instance (v. 5). II. Of his great prosperity (v. 2-4). III. Of the malice of Satan against … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/12/2022
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,” writes the author of Proverbs, “but the glory of kings is to search things out.” The Biblical account of reality—that God created a world that was knowable and His image-beares to be knowers—powerfully explains the human drive to learn and investigate the world around us. It … More The Bible’s Accuracy Vindicated… Again
Prayer Series VIII PSALM 21 CONTEXT: From Spurgeon’s Treasury of David: SUBJECT. The title gives us but little information; it is simply, To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. Probably written by David, sung by David, relating to David, and intended by David to refer in its fullest reach of meaning to David’s Lord. It is evidently … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/10/2022
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