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
EPHESIANS 4 CONTEXT: Most commentaries break chapter 4 into four parts (MHCC) Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. (1-6) To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. (7-16) To purity and holiness. (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. (25-32) I however think it serves the modern reader better … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/08/2022
JUNE 22, 2022 BY STEVE The Word and the Spirit are so intimately conjoined, that we are scarcely warranted in thinking of the one without the other. The Word does not operate without the Spirit’s agency; and the Spirit does not work apart from the Word. It was by the Spirit’s inspiration that the Word was first given, for “holy men of God … More A life-giving stream for parched pilgrims!
JOHN 14 I am sure you get tired of me saying it but CONTEXT is everything in Biblical Studies. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter as follows: This chapter is a continuation of Christ’s discourse with his disciples after supper. When he had convicted and discarded Judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/23/2022
Recently I noticed a bunch of photos similar to the one above making the rounds on social media with the caption, “Rock Concert or Worship Service”? So I did a internet search and was amazed that immediately thousands of results came back, the first even cashed in on the title The Rock and Worship Roadshow. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/13/2022
While this GTY Blog series was written a few years ago, and I believe directed to pastors and seminary students it is most applicable to everyone today. The Excellent Servant of Jesus Christ – News alert Servants, that is those willing to serve the people and not their own interests make the best leaders. The … More Devotional Thought For Today – 06/10/2022
JOHN 10 I have often said and will repeat it here, that Jesus was the most dogmatic (modern interpretation) man that ever lived. Here in His 3rd (v.7) and 4th of the seven, “I AM” statements in the Gospels He once again declares the ONLY way to heaven is through Him. Modern men can fool … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/07/2022
REVELATION 4 CONTEXT: Chapters 4 and 5 go hand in hand. They are of course part of the overall vision or revelation of future events made known to the Apostle John. Here in these chapters Heaven itself and the Throne of God are revealed. Matthew Henry comments on this chapter as follows: In this chapter … More Devotional Thought for Today 05/06/2022
HEBREWS 7 CONTEXT: For an in-depth summary of this chapter there is none better than Dr. John Gill. A brief or concise summary by Matthew Henry states; A comparison between the priesthood of Melchizedec and that of Christ. (1-3) The excellence of Christ’s priesthood above the Levitical priesthood is shown. (4-10) This is applied to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/26/2022
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