Psalm 57 Glory and Majesty Over all the Earth CONTEXT: The title given in most bibles is: To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave or something very similar. Of note is the commentary by Agustus F. Tholuck on the title: A Psalm … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2020
The War on Thanksgiving Will Americans still be celebrating Thanksgiving 100 years from now? This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival in America. The moment, which deserved wider recognition, was celebrated in an excellent speech by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. “A great American anniversary is upon us,” Cotton said on Nov. 18. “Regrettably, we … More The War on Thanksgiving (and other resources)
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
7 Ways the 2005 Carter-Baker Report Could Have Averted Problems With 2020 Election They called on states to increase voter ID requirements; to be leery of mail-in voting; to halt ballot harvesting; to maintain voter lists, in part to ensure dead people are promptly removed from them; to allow election observers to monitor ballot counting; … More 7 Ways the 2005 Carter-Baker Report Could Have Averted Problems With 2020 Election
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
AMP and RVR 1960 Fools Wealth I do not remember where I first heard or read this but I has stuck with me, some people are poor all they have is money! The meaning is quite simple that despite their (material) wealth they are (spiritually) poor. Our text today warns us of becoming such a … More Devotional Thought for Today 11/17/2020
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