Servant—Stewards of Christ
1 Corinthians 4 In the previous chapter, Paul made clear that we are not to look to men as more than servant of the Lord, each having a ministry given …
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Jesus Rebukes Pharisaism and Laments Over Jerusalem
Matthew 23 This chapter contains part of one of the extended teaching sections that Matthew includes in his gospel. In this one, Jesus had just been questioned by the Sadducees …
Read MoreOur Great God Lifts Up The Humble
Psalms 113 Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. William Shakespeare While the quote above might ring true for certain things, for those …
Read MoreGod’s Message to Baruch
Jeremiah 45 Baruch the son of Neriah was Jeremiah’s scribe who would write down his prophecies and then read them to the people. Below are the references to Baruch, all …
Read MoreInstructions to Leaders; Trust in God
1 Peter 5 In this chapter of 1 Peter, the leadership of the church is addressed and then some final remarks are given regarding remaining faithful and trusting in God. …
Read MoreThe Ruined Waistband – An Illustration of Judah
Jeremiah 13 Outline 1-7 | Jeremiah is told to buy a waistband and hide it by the Euphrates, then retrieve it, which he does, only to find it ruined 8-11 | …
Read MoreHumility in Worship; Satisfaction in a Job Well Done
Ecclesiastes 5 Outline 1-3 | Approach God in humility and in silence 4-7 | Fear God and don’t make hasty vows. If you make a vow keep it quickly. 8-9 …
Read MoreThe Preacher Reflects on the Evils of Oppression and a Balanced Life
Ecclesiastes 4 Outline 1-3 | The Preacher’s despair over oppression in the world 4-6 | The Preacher decries labor motivated by rivalry 7-8 | The Preacher promotes a balanced life: …
Read MoreGod’s Word and Life Today
God’s Word and Life Today It is interesting sometimes how things connect when we don’t even try to make them connect. I was reading in my devotionals this morning and two …
Read MoreGod: the Impartial Judge, Victorious Over Enemies, & Remembered in Trouble
Psalms 75, 76, & 77 In these psalms, we will see God as the impartial judge, a celebration of God’s victorious protection of the city of Jerusalem, and a loving remembrance …
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