2 Corinthians 6 2 Corinthians 6:4 COMMENTS/CONTEXT This morning in Sunday School, the teacher mentioned how difficult reading someone like Matthew Henry can be. Afterwards, I had a moment to speak to him and relate an experience from many years ago: one of my adult Bible study participants said, “You sure like a lot of … More Sunday Sermon Series – Ministerial Duties – 04/06/2025
MATTHEW 20 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this chapter as follows: We have four things in this chapter. I. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, ver 1-16. II. A prediction of Christ’s approaching sufferings, ver 17-19. III. The petition of two of the disciples, by their mother, reproved, ver 20-28. IV. The petition of the two … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/02/2022
CONTEXT: This verse confirms three things, first Jesus was sinless, an unblemished sacrifice. Second that only through Christ the Holy unblemished sacrifice can a man be reconciled to God. Third Christ was a willing (and therefore) humble sacrifice. Servanthood: Humility in Action “‘Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/29/2022
Confessions of a Sophisticated Sloth If you were told you had five years to live, would you live more in those five years than in the decades you might have had left? By “live” I cannot mean “lifespan,” or the question isn’t worth asking. I mean to live wide awake, live purposefully, live undistracted by … More The Subtle Way to Waste Your Life
Isaiah 53 The Suffering Messiah or Servant is the Major theme of Chapter three. Matthew Henry divides it this way: The person. (1-3) sufferings. (4-9) humiliation, and exaltation of Christ, are minutely described; with the blessings to mankind from his death. (10-12) In keeping with our ongoing series on grief, the above artwork was in … More Sunday Sermon Series – The Man of Sorrows and Grief
1 Corinthians 13 One of the best known and most quoted and preached Chapters in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the “Love Chapter.” Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit strategically places it immediately following all the teachings on Spiritual Gifts. I for one am convinced this is purposeful, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/12/2021
Romans 6:15-23 Even mentioning the word “slave” or “slavery” in America today can get you branded as a racist or white supremacist. Yet the Bible makes it VERY clear if you are a “TRUE CHRISTAIN” you are a slave to God. Here in context, Paul writes about the choice we have as believers to be … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/01/2021
AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT/SUMMARY Summary of the Book of Philemon I have been reflecting upon v.6 all week, 6 I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective and powerful because of your accurate knowledge of every good thing which is ours in Christ. Paul says to Philemon that he prays that his ability to share his … More Sunday Sermon Series – Forgiveness
I recent years the re-writing of American history has meant that anything having to do with slavery is nearly taboo subject especially if it is associated with the “Southern States” or “Confederacy.” The writer of this article equally points out that most modern translations of the bible have re-written the full impact of it, by … More Slaves of a Good Master
Part II in the Series from my friend Pastor John Divito. I dare say, Pastor or not, we all can learn to wait on the Lord a little more often, at least I know I surely can. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee … More Lessons Learned as I Wait to be Called as a Pastor
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