. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
COMMENT With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the U.S.A., I found this gem from Capitol Ministries in my inbox yesterday. DEVOTION Use the link at the bottom for full screen RELATED Most Moms Are Happy — Despite What Parenthood Critics Claim What does it mean to be a godly wife?
MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025
1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2:16 CONTEXT This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, ver. 1 and, agreeably to their character, as new-born babes, to express a desire after … More Sunday Sermon(s) Series – “Sojourners” – 04/27/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
TOPIC/THEME Forgetting Our Sins For HIS Glory Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43:25 COMMENT/CONTEXT Our main text today continues yesterday’s reading in Isaiah 43. We skip ahead to verse 25. The most common theme I found for this verse is not the one I listed above; they are more like expounding upon God’s mercy, love, and Grace. … More Devotion – “Sins” – 04/09/2025
. TOPIC A chosen people for God’s glory! COMMENT/CONTEXT Anyone who reads the Bible is familiar with the Scriptures that refer to the Nation of Israel (Jews in the OT) and the Gentiles (in the NT) as the Chosen or Elect of God. Who are the chosen or elect of God? Are they the same or … More Devotional – “A Chosen People” – 04/08/2025
Never did the church so much prosper and so truly thrive as when she was baptized in the blood. The ship of the church never sails so gloriously along as when the bloody spray of her martyrs falls on her deck. We must suffer and we must die, if we are ever to conquer this … More Friday Feature Quote – “Persecuted” – 04/04/2025
Romans 3 Romans 3:10–11 COMMENT and CONTEXT Do you remember yesterday’s devotional when we unpacked Hosea 10:12? We focused on the last two phrases: it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and rains righteousness on you. Looking at today’s text, we should easily see the contradiction in the Bible. Hosea calls people to … More Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025
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