I am working the next couple of days so y’all get the short form again. I thought I would share from my reading of Matthew Henry’s Devotional on prayer. While this devotional is directed specifically at those in the Pulpit it is applicable to all who minister the true uncompromising Holy Word of God and … More Daily Devotional – Pray for Ministers
Protoevangelium is the combining word of two Greek words, protos meaning “first” and evangelion meaning “good news” or “gospel”. Genesis 3:15 is commonly referred to as the first mention of the good news of salvation in the Bible and is therefore called the Protoevangelium. The first promise Genesis 3:15 is like the first small spring … More Sunday Sermon Series – The First Promise
HEBREWS 7 CONTEXT Different commentaries breakdown this chapter in various ways.. I tend to agree with Matthew Henry’s which I interpret as follows: v. 1-3 An introduction to Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God v. 4-10 Melchizedek is greater than Abraham v. 11-25 The Levitical Priesthood and Christ The priests and … More Daily Devotional – He is able
A Baby vs. the World A Christmas message came to my mind a few years ago as I stood shivering in the autumn chill at the grave side of Father Jerzy Popieluszko. Jerzy was a young pastor who once delivered the dynamic messages that stirred the Polish people to overthrow their Communist oppressors. His theme … More A Baby vs. the World
Creation, the Incarnation, and Christmas Among all the other wonderful blessings of Christmas, at its core, this season is a celebration of the gift of life through the birth of a baby. Of course, any time a baby is born it’s a glorious event worthy of a decent party. My wife and I have 4 … More Creation, the Incarnation, and Christmas
Luke 2:1-20 CONTEXT Luke here tells the story of our Savior’s birth. From the decree from Caesar Augustus v.1 that all the Roman world be taxed causing Joseph to take his very pregnant wife to Bethlehem (fulfilling the prophesy of Micah 5:2 and Daniel 9:25). Other notable points of the text: Because everyone had to pay taxes … More Daily Devotional – Silent Night
In this 5 part series from Grace to You Blog and John MacArthur we explore those who missed Christmas. We are not talking all the glitz and party of modern “christmas” but the true meaning of “CHRISTMAS” The People Who Missed Christmas: The Innkeeper The People Who Missed Christmas: Herod The People Who Missed Christmas: … More The People Who Missed Christmas
I have L O N G said that America is NOT a Christian nation, in that alone I and the left can usually agree. We quickly depart in matters when they as this article points out desire to wipe out all traces of the “religious” principles (Judeo-Christian) upon which this nation was clearly founded. Their … More What in the World is Constitutional Secularism?
President Trump once again acted Presidential and refused to sign (or accept) the so called COVID Relief Bill from Congress. Rightfully pointing out that it contained to much PORK and to little relief for the American people. I have included some of the main points from the article below. Here are the HIGHLIGHTS: President Trump … More Trump Torches Congress Over COVID Bill – Makes Incredible New Demands
Matthew 2:1-12 CONTEXT In it’s simplest form our text for today can be broken into two(2) sections. First v.1-8, the Wise Men seek after the newborn King (Christ). Secondly v.9-12 we see them worshipping the Christ child. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on Matthew 2:1-8 Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of … More Daily Devotional – First Nowell
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