HEBREWS 10:25 Who is the focus of your worship? Is it you and your needs or God alone? Stephen Charnock the Puritan theologian of the 1600’s understood (as I have repeated far to many times) it is always about God and never about us. Contemporary perspectives on worshipIn considering the debates about worship in the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/20/21
Psalm 37 CONTEXT: From C.H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David SUBJECT. The great riddle of the prosperity of the wicked and the affliction of the righteous, which has perplexed so many, is here dealt with in the light of the future; and fretfulness and repining are most impressively forbidden. It is a Psalm in which the Lord … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/19/21
At least 16 American missionaries were kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday. Dan Hooley, the former field director for Christian Aid Ministries, said 16 Americans and one Canadian affiliated with the group were kidnapped… Source: 16 American Missionaries Kidnapped After Their Bus Was Seized by Murderous Haitian Gang – Report
We are called to pray for those in authority. It’s particularly helpful to do this during the corporate worship gathering… Source: Pray for Those in Authority
CONTEXT: From C.H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David TITLE. A Psalm of David. David is pictured in this Psalm as in a faithful miniature. His holy trust, his many conflicts, his great transgression, his bitter repentance, and his deep distresses are all here; so that we see the very heart of “the man after God’s own heart.” … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/17/21
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken Isaiah 1:2a KJV CONTEXT: v.1 identifies the author of the book as Isaiah and there seems to be no argument amongst historians. The following from Reformed Answers is a good summary of the book: On the one hand Isaiah’s ministry consisted largely of bringing … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/16/21
2 Samuel 7 CONTEXT: David here in this Chapter is relating to Nathan the desire to build the temple. Matthew Henry breaks is down as follows: David’s care for the ark. (1-3) God’s covenant with David. (4-17) His prayer and thanksgiving. (18-29) Our text is part of the later a prayer of David acknowledging the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/15/21
The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: Q. 7. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. The WSC confirms what Paul wrote in Romans 11:36, all God degrees, that is … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/12/21
Supreme Court to decide Tuesday whether Kentucky AG to be allowed to defend law banning the dismemberment of living unborn babies Top 10 Abortion Myths: #4—Abortion has no side effects for women Post-Abortive woman: “Every year around the time of the abortion, I could feel a sense of sadness overtake me” Democrats Push for Late … More Pro-Life News – Various Sources – 10/12/21
Proverbs 19 CONTEXT: Defining the direct context of any Proverb is difficult mainly because of the way the book is written. Unlike most books of the Bible there are no clear plots, themes etc. dividing each Chapter or no main character to follow. Wisdom, in all its form is the only real theme and it … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/11/21
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