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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 18 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
Song of Solomon 7 celebrates the renewed joy, affection, and faithful commitment of covenant love in marriage. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains how biblical love flourishes through mutual devotion, intentional care, purity, and delight in God's good design. Above all, faithful covenant love points beyond itself to the steadfast and joyful love of Christ for His bride, the Church. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
This devotional explores the Heidelberg Catechism's teaching on the Lord's Supper as a tangible sign and seal of Christ's sacrifice. Pastor Jason explains how the physical elements of bread and wine serve as visible promises that nourish the believer's soul with Christ's body and blood. By referencing the Synoptic Gospels and Pauline epistles, the text highlights the command to partake in remembrance and participation. The message emphasizes that this communal act strengthens believers for eternal life through faith. Ultimately, God invites us to rest in the assurance of grace found in Christ alone, received by faith through this ordained sacrament.
This is Reuben's genealogy. Although Reuben was Israel's firstborn, his birthright passed to Joseph, while Judah prevailed and the promised ruler came from Judah. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-5-1-10-lion-of-judah
Romans 11:3 "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life." King James Version
Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for September 2, 2026. Today, we continue our series on Exodus in Chapter 1, where the Hebrew midwives received a grizzly order from Pharaoh. What were they to do? And how do we handle a passage that presents a real ethical quandary? Thanks for joining us!
The devotional centers on the profound truth that true direction and purpose are found only when God's presence accompanies every step of the journey. Drawing from Moses' plea to see God's glory and his insistence that without God's presence, the people should not move forward, the message emphasizes that divine guidance is not optional but essential for faithful obedience. Through a personal story of a near-tragedy on a Seattle freeway, the speaker illustrates how detours, delays, and unexpected interruptions are often divine protections orchestrated by God's presence. The central theme is that believers must cultivate a deep sensitivity to God's leading, trusting that even seemingly negative circumstances may be part of His faithful direction. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of dependence on God, where every decision is made with the conviction: 'If You're not going with us, I'm not going anywhere.'
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 79 September 2, 2026 Psalm 120 This devotional explores Psalm 120, a Song of Ascents that contrasts the pursuit of peace with the reality of spiritual warfare. The speaker highlights how the psalmist cries out to God in distress from deceitful tongues and hostile environments, finding deliverance through divine intervention. The message connects this ancient text to the ministry of Jesus Christ, who endured similar scorn while offering reconciliation to a world at enmity with God. Believers are encouraged to trust in Jehovah's response during their own trials, recognizing that attacks on Christians are ultimately directed at Christ Himself. The sermon concludes by affirming God's sovereignty and calling believers to pray for enemies rather than seeking personal vengeance.
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 79 Psalm 120 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 120, a Song of Ascents that contrasts the pursuit of peace with the reality of spiritual warfare. The speaker highlights how the psalmist cries out to God in distress from deceitful tongues and hostile environments, finding deliverance through divine intervention. This text serves as a profound reflection on the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who endured similar scorn and mockery while offering reconciliation to a hostile world. Believers are encouraged to recognize that attacks for the sake of the gospel are ultimately directed at Christ himself, who promises vindication. The message concludes with an exhortation to pray for enemies and trust in God's justice rather than seeking personal revenge.
The Bible makes clear claims that it's words were written by JESUS. Using various methods, we will do a survey of Scripture showing that Jesus is the Author of Scripture. Also Reference: Hebrews 12:2, Exodus 32:15-16, Exodus 32:19, Exodus 34:1, Hosea 8:12, Revelation 1:11, 2 Peter 1:21 https://bbfohio.com
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 16 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanier https://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
Song of Solomon 6 displays the restoration, security, and enduring devotion of covenant love. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains how this chapter calls Christians to pursue reconciliation, speak words of encouragement, value faithful commitment, and reflect the steadfast love of Christ. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
This passage traces Simeon's descendants, their cities and pasturelands, and the land and blessing the Lord gave them. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-4-24-43-adoption-in-christ
In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins begins the Truth in a Post-Truth Culture series by examining postmodernism and its rejection of objective truth. As culture increasingly treats truth as personal, subjective, and shaped by experience, Christians must be anchored in what God has revealed. Scripture teaches that truth is grounded in the unchanging character of God, revealed in His Word, and ultimately found in Jesus Christ. This episode explains why postmodernism matters, how it has influenced the church, what is at stake for the gospel and sound doctrine, and how believers can stand with humility, conviction, and love upon the sufficient Word of God. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/
Revelation 1:19 "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;"
Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for September 1, 2026. Today, we continue with our series on Exodus in Chapter 1, where we find a forgetful pharaoh and a jealous world. Additionally, we find the sure promises of God. Thanks for joining us!
What is going to happen at the end of the Millennium? Satan's release, "Gog & Magog," and the final battle.
This devotional centers on the essential prerequisites for a transformative encounter with God, drawn from Exodus 34:1–9, emphasizing preparation, intentional timing, and personal devotion. It highlights the importance of morning prayer as a sacred, anticipatory practice that aligns the heart with divine presence, illustrated through Moses' deliberate ascent to meet God. The passage underscores the necessity of solitude, readiness to receive divine revelation, and the act of writing down God's words, reflecting a posture of humility and responsiveness. As Moses' face shone after communion with God, the sermon illustrates how intimate fellowship with the Lord produces a visible transformation, inspiring others to serve and give freely from the heart. The message culminates in a call to trust God's provision, exemplified by a church that abandoned the traditional offering plate in favor of voluntary, prayerful giving, demonstrating that true generosity flows from spiritual intimacy rather than obligation. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that consistent, personal encounters with God equip believers to live with purpose, share grace freely, and bear witness to divine glory in everyday life.
We explain the Biblical meaning behind this text. It's all about NOT getting in the world's way so they can see Jesus! Also Reference: 2 Corinthians 4:5 https://bbfohio.com
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 78 September 1, 2026 Psalm 118 This devotional explores Psalm 118 as a profound prophecy concerning the ministry, suffering, and ultimate victory of Jesus Christ. The preacher highlights how the psalmist's distress and deliverance prefigure Christ's rejection by men and His triumph over death through resurrection. Central to the message is the identification of Jesus as the cornerstone rejected by builders but exalted by God for the salvation of believers. The sermon emphasizes that trusting in the Lord rather than human authority provides true refuge and strength against opposition. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to rejoice in the day of salvation wrought through Christ's steadfast love and sacrificial work.
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 78 Psalm 118 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 118 as a profound prophecy of the ministry and suffering of Jesus Christ. The speaker highlights how the psalmist's distress and ultimate deliverance mirror the Lord's rejection by men and His triumph over death through resurrection. Central to the message is the identification of Jesus as the rejected stone that became the cornerstone of salvation. The sermon emphasizes that believers find security not in human power but in God's steadfast love, which endures forever. Through Christ's obedience and victory, sinners are redeemed and assured of eternal life.
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 16 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
How should we navigate friendship? Proverbs 27:1–10 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that humility, gentleness, discernment, and loyalty are essential to making proper use of God's good gift of friendship. This devotional explores biblical principles of friendship, emphasizing the need for humility and trust in a friend's judgment. It warns against associating with those who are easily angered, jealous, or deceitfully pleasant, while highlighting the value of a friend who offers faithful correction. The text encourages believers to remain content in their current relationships rather than pursuing ambitious social elevation. Finally, it calls for loyalty to established neighbors and friends over distant relatives or new acquaintances during times of trouble.
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Song of Solomon 5 addresses relational distance, missed opportunity, longing, and the pursuit of restoration within covenant love. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains that faithful love does not quickly abandon commitment but pursues reconciliation with humility, grace, and renewed affection. Ultimately, the chapter points believers to the steadfast covenant faithfulness of Christ toward His people. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/
2 Timothy 1:13 "Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus." King James Version
We take a look at a section in the book, Diner With The Doctor: Luke's Gospel For The Hungry
How do legalists respond to the gospel? Job 15 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we find that legalists respond to the gospel with accusations and arrogance. This devotional contrasts the gospel of grace with the self-righteousness of legalism by analyzing Eliphaz's rebuke of Job in Job 15. Eliphaz holds to a tradition of works-based righteousness that ridicules and accuses Job's gospel hope. While Eliphaz claims Job is unrepentant and condemned, whereas Job's hope is in God Who regenerates, gives faith, forgives, and makes clean. The message warns against adopting legalistic standards that demand better behavior to earn God's favor, which ultimately rejects Christ's sufficiency. Believers are encouraged to cling to Christ and trust in God's grace even when facing accusations from religious traditionalists.
This passage records Judah's family line. The genealogy preserves the real history of God's covenant people and the line from which Jesus, the Lion of Judah, came. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-4-1-23-identity-in-christ
Greetings and welcome! This is our daily devotional for August 31, 2026. Today, we begin a new series on Exodus, starting in Chapter 1, where we see the faithfulness of God on display. Thanks for joining us! It's so good to be back with you!
The sermon explores the human struggle to find true rest amidst a culture of constant striving for validation and achievement. It contrasts this futile effort with the biblical invitation to enter God's rest through persevering faith in Jesus Christ alone. Drawing from Hebrews 3, the message warns against hardening one's heart through unbelief, mirroring the rebellion of Israel in the wilderness. The central theme emphasizes that genuine peace and identity are found exclusively in God, not in earthly accomplishments or pleasures. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to hold firm to their confidence in Christ until the end.
The devoteonal centers on the necessity of personal, intimate worship with God, contrasting the Israelites' desire for a mediated encounter with God through Moses to the call for individual, private communion. Drawing from Exodus 24, it emphasizes that true nearness to God comes not in crowds or collective worship alone, but in intentional solitude, where one prepares through worship, listens attentively, and records divine revelations. The passage highlights the transformative power of such encounters, as seen in Moses' radiant countenance, demonstrating how time alone with God shapes one's character and enables authentic spiritual leadership. The message calls believers beyond passive attendance to active, personal engagement with Scripture and prayer, where God speaks directly and personally. Ultimately, it urges a shift from worshipping from afar to drawing near in quiet intimacy, where divine truth is received, preserved, and shared with others.
Comparing Scripture with Scripture, we see the Gospel in particular and God's word in general, "As cold waters to a thirsty soul..." Also Reference: Revelation 21:17, John 7:38, Ephesians 5:25-27John 4:10, Romans 10:17, John 17:17 https://bbfohio.com
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 77 Psalm 117 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional meditation focuses on Psalm 117, the shortest chapter in the Bible, which serves as a global summons for all nations to praise God. The message emphasizes that true worship requires a transformed heart and surrender, not merely verbal acknowledgment. Believers are encouraged to extol the Lord based on two primary reasons: His great steadfast love demonstrated through Jesus Christ and His unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises. The text contrasts human changeability with God's immutable nature, highlighting that His love is solid and eternal. Ultimately, the sermon calls for joyful, whole-life devotion from those who have experienced God's redemption.
The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 77 August 31, 2026 Psalm 117 This devotional meditation focuses on Psalm 117, the shortest psalm in the Bible, which serves as a universal call for all nations and peoples to praise the Lord. The message emphasizes that this praise is rooted in two primary attributes of God: His great steadfast love demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and His unwavering faithfulness that endures forever. Unlike humanity, which is changeable and often faithless, God remains constant and reliable in fulfilling His covenant promises. The sermon challenges listeners to offer more than verbal worship, urging a whole-life transformation characterized by glad devotion and surrender. Ultimately, the text highlights the privilege of believers to extol God for His redemptive work and eternal reliability.
The sermon explores the demanding requirements for discipleship found in Mark chapter 8, emphasizing that following Jesus necessitates a daily decision to deny oneself and take up one's cross. It contrasts the temporary pleasures of the world with the eternal value of the soul, warning that gaining the whole world is futile if one loses their spiritual life. The preacher highlights the internal struggle against the flesh, referencing Romans 7 to illustrate the need for reliance on Christ rather than self-effort. Additionally, the message addresses the fear of man, urging believers not to be ashamed of Christ in this sinful generation lest they face rejection by Him at His return. Ultimately, the text calls for total devotion and surrender, asserting that true life is found only through dying to self and fully committing to the Savior.
The sermon concludes a series on maintaining a quiet soul by emphasizing that true peace requires intentional spiritual discipline and structural routines. It urges believers to exercise themselves unto godliness through consistent Bible reading, deep meditation using the MAP method, and humble yielding to God's will. The message warns against competing gods and casual faith, advocating for specific daily habits like morning devotion and faithful church attendance. By submitting to Scripture and establishing a disciplined lifestyle, Christians can overcome inner turmoil and find lasting peace in Christ.
The sermon expounds on the greatest commandment to love God with all one's heart, soul, mind, and strength as found in Mark 12:30. It emphasizes that true devotion requires undivided affection, complete surrender of self, disciplined thinking aligned with Scripture, and active service. The preacher argues that partial love is insufficient and that genuine love for God naturally produces obedience and sacrificial action. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to respond to God's prior love by offering total commitment in every area of life.
A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 6 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360
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