1 Corinthians 1 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The preface or introduction to the whole epistle, ver 1-9. II. One principal occasion of writing it hinted, namely, their divisions and the origin of them, ver 10-13. III. An account of Paul’s ministry among them, which was principally preaching the gospel, ver … More Devotional Thought for Today -04/23/2022
1 CORINTHIANS 15 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry describes this chapter as follows: The apostle proves the resurrection of Christ from the dead. (1-11) Those answered who deny the resurrection of the body. (12-19) The resurrection of believers to eternal life. (20-34) Objections against it answered. (35-50) The mystery of the change that will be made on … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/22/2022
Today I am deviating from my usual, context, context, context simply because as I am getting older, I realize the following is fast becoming true for me as it was for King David. Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although they covered him with clothes, he could not get warm. 1 … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/21/2022
The First Five Books of the Bible are known as the Pentateuch via ecclesiastical Latin from ecclesiastical Greek pentateukhos, from penta- ‘five’ + teukhos ‘implement, book’. Or simply as the Law. Many avoid reading them and including most modern preachers from the pulpit. Yet like all things that need to be built upon a SOILD … More The Book of Exodus
An attorney and opponent of euthanasia and assisted suicide says churches should have no part in taking a person’s life. Last month, Churchill Park United Church of Winnipeg became the first church in Manitoba to host a “Crossing Over Ceremony” for Betty Sanguin. People came to honor the ailing 86-year-old woman with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s … More ‘Crossing Over’ ceremony at church sends ‘horrendous message’
Another state is protecting foster and adoption agencies’ religious freedom in spite of a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Thanks to a bill signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, faith-based adoption and foster care agencies can practice their faith when it comes to placing children in homes without the threat of LGBT movement lawsuits… READ … More New law in Arizona protects faith-based adoption agencies
ROMANS 5 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: The apostle, having made good his point, and fully proved justification by faith, (Chapter 4) in this chapter proceeds in the explication, illustration, and application of that truth. I. He shows the fruits of justification (v. 1-5). II. He shows the fountain and foundation of justification in the death … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/20/2022
I’m Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids here in Fort Worth, and I want to talk with you about how God made us good. I think God is good and God is a good Creator. And if children, teens, or adults don’t know that, then it doesn’t matter to them that they’re created in His image… … More Pointing Children to God
Revelation 6 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry has an exhaustive breakdown of this Chapter: The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of Christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents, but this is done in such a manner as still leaves … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/18/2022
As the title suggests this blog is directed at Preachers/Teachers but I believe it is applicable to all. While I do not doubt that God through the Holy Spirit speaks to folks even today, this phrase has become a catch-all for those who do anything in the name of God without the blessing of God … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”
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