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
Originally posted on CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann:
When all around me,is cold and bleak . . .when I’m feeling frailfragile and weak. I pick up my Bible,to warm up my soulknowing it’s Wordsmy heart will console. When all around me,is dark and dim . . .when I’m feeling fainthelpless and grim. I read the…
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
What Christmas is all about? From all of FSM and FSMWO to all of you Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, prosperous and safe New Year “May God give you peace with yourselves; may he give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may he give you … More Christmas 2020
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
It’s Not About the Manger As you enjoy Christmas in the company of friends and family, be sure to reflect on how the babe in the manger reveals to us God’s wonderful love. But even more, as Chuck Colson explained over a decade ago, remember the cosmic implications of the incarnation… that God would indeed … More It’s Not About the Manger
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
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