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
1 PETER 5 Chapter CONTEXT MHCC: Peter ends Chapter 4 by saying; their trials were near at hand, that their souls were in danger as well as their bodies, and that the best way to preserve their souls is to commit them to God in well-doing. He goes on to Chapter 5 (and the close … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/05/2022
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
COLOSSIANS 3 CONTEXT: The JFB Commentary explains the chapter overview as EXHORTATIONS TO HEAVENLY AIMS, AS OPPOSED TO EARTHLY, ON THE GROUND OF UNION TO THE RISEN SAVIOUR; TO MORTIFY AND PUT OFF THE OLD MAN, AND TO PUT ON THE NEW; IN CHARITY, HUMILITY, WORDS OF EDIFICATION, THANKFULNESS; RELATIVE DUTIES. While Matthew Henry breaks … More Devotional thought for Today – 03/16/2022
Philippians 2 CONTEXT: This chapter is an example of Christology teachings in the Bible. Paul uses Christ as the example (be, live, etc. like Christ) to the church at Ephesus. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter as follows: Exhortations to a kind, humble spirit and behaviour. (1-4) The example of Christ. (5-11) Diligence in the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/18/21
JAMES 4:6 CONTEXT: Chapter 4 continues where 3 leaves off, reminding the reader that seeking after self, worldly gains, and wisdom will only lead to conflict within the church and their personal lives. Matthew Henry divides it as follows: Here are cautions against corrupt affections, and love of this world, which is enmity to God. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/12/21
I have written about HUMILITY a lot over the years (you can search in the box to the right). I guess I just need a constant reminder. JAMES 4 Chapter 3 saw James reminding his readers that the world was no place to gain wisdom and knowledge. Have you ever noticed that whenever you get … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/27/2021
Luke 22:24-30 PRIDEFUL DISPUTE Jesus sits down at His final meal with His disciples and a argument breaks out. They have just learned of Jesus’ betrayal and of course no one is going own up to that so the next “logical” thing to “discuss” is who is the greatest among them. Most folks in their … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/28/2020
Job 38:19-21 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: A quick recap the Book of Job is a book of testing of one of God’s Old Testament Saints’. It is the only book dedicated to such a topic in the bible, and as such deserves close attention. In chapters 1-3, God tests Job’s faithfulness by allowing Satan … More Daily Devotional – Arrogance Humbled
1 Kings 3:9 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Chapter 3 of 1st Kings is all about King Solomon, in v.1-4 he is shoring up his rule. In v.5-8, the LORD appeared to Solomon and makes a most remarkable request of him: “Ask [Me] what I shall give you.” Solomon could have been the typical human … More Daily Devotional – Discerning Good and Bad
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