PSALM 39 CHAPTER CONTEXT from Treasury of David: The psalmist, bowed down with sickness and sorrow, is burdened with unbelieving thoughts, which he resolves to stifle, lest any evil should come from their expression, Ps 39:1-2. But silence creates an insupportable grief, which at last demands utterance, and obtains it in the prayer of Ps … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/24/2022
Galatians 6 In yesterday’s devotional, we looked at Phillippians 2:1-2 and having the mind of or better put the attitude of Christ in our daily lives. One of the things Paul clearly spoke of was Christian Joy and how that comes with fellowship with like-minded believers. Being Joyous does not always entail a party. Galatians … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/15/2022
OOOPS! forgot to hit Publish yeaterday! Getting old is not for the fainthearted. JOHN 16 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: Persecution foretold. (1-6) The promise of the Holy Spirit, and his office. (7-15) Christ’s departure and return. (16-22) Encouragement to prayer. (23-27) Christ’s discoveries of himself. (28-33) In the past, we have written many Devotionals about … More Sunday Sermon Series – 09/11/2022
ACTS 10 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: Cornelius directed to send for Peter. (1-8) Peter’s vision. (9-18) He goes to Cornelius. (19-33) His discourse to Cornelius. (34-43) The gifts of the Holy Spirit poured out. (44-48) I have harped on this so often that those who follow this devotional are probably sick of reading it, but … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/01/2022
ABSTRACT: As a young pastor, Jonathan Edwards yearned for revival — and in time, God was pleased to bring revival, first in 1734, and then into the 1740s as the Great Awakening spread through the Western world. Edwards watched hundreds of formerly apathetic neighbors become earnest seekers of God; he saw evening revelries become gatherings for … More Revive Us Again: LEARNING FROM THE FIRST GREAT AWAKENING
Isaiah 46:8-11 Chapter CONTEXT MHCC: God, by the prophet here, designing shortly to deliver them out of their captivity, prepared them for that deliverance by possessing them with a detestation of idols and with a believing confidence in God, even their own God. I. Let them not be afraid of the idols of Babylon, as … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/26/2022
2 Corinthians 7 Chapter Context MHCC: This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel (v. 1-4). Then the apostle returns from a long digression to speak further of the affair concerning the incestuous person, and tells them what comfort he received in his distress … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/16/2022
REVELATION 3 CONTEXT: This chapter concludes with the letters Jesus instructed the apostle John to write to seven churches in Asia Minor. Those messages began in chapter 2. This passage ends the section of Revelation that describes the things that are (Revelation 1:19), meaning the things which existed in John’s lifetime. Chapter 1 describes what … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/15/2022
EPHESIANS 6 Chapter CONTEXT MHCC: In this chapter, I. The apostle proceeds in the exhortation to relative duties which he began in the former, particularly he insists on the duties of children and parents, and of servants and masters (v. 1-9). II. He exhorts and directs Christians how to behave themselves in the spiritual warfare … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/12/2022
Many today want to twist the Bible to their liking. Skipping the “hard” parts, ignoring the others that do not fit their personal beliefs. No greater sin is committed by those claiming to be Christians than denying the sovereignty and rule of Christ over their lives. John Owen – A Whole Christ This week’s new … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/09/2022
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