PlayStop Popout X It is often said that chapter eleven begins with a definition of faith. This is not technically correct. These opening words do not constitute a definition of what faith is but rather a statement of what faith does. It is the character and the nature of faith, that is being explained and…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87 Devotional Thought: Title: “God Gives Grace and Glory.” One of the most notable features of Psalm 84 is the number of divine titles given by the Psalmist. This reveals a most intelligent and reverent appreciation for God, which would be good for us to…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16 Devotional Thought: Title: “The Lord is the Foundation and Focus of our Trust” In Psalm 16, David prays passionately unto the Lord. “Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” David is not crying out to God because of any specific…
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Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 121, 123-125, 128 Devotional Thought: Title: “Our True Help.” Psalm 121 is a favorite psalm for many Christians. This is the second of the fifteen Psalms that are known as “The Songs of Degrees.” It was indeed such a suitable song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem, encouraging one…
Suggested Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 18 Devotional Thought: Title: “The Climax of Character.” First Samuel 28 must rank among the most distressing parts of this remarkable book. Its significance is such that the three main characters we encounter in 1 Samuel are featured here: David, Samuel and Saul. Under the Divine…
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PlayStop Popout X Having sounded a solemn warning concerning the danger of going back in apostasy, the writer of Hebrews would finish this chapter by encouraging and comforting those who were truly in Christ. They were enduring continuing hardship and reproach for the cause of Christ and he would not add to their sorrows or…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 56, 120, 140-142 Devotional Thought: Title: “Learning to Be Thankful in the Midst of Trial.” Here is another psalm, in Psalms 140, written by David in the midst of difficulties. The Lord has the wonderful Psalmist preserve this song so that we could benefit from it today. This is…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 7, 27, 31, 34, 52 Devotional Thought: Title: “One Thing is Needful.” David had many times of trouble and distress and the language of Psalm 27 could well have been his on numerous occasions. Perhaps it is best to leave the particular doubt about when certain psalms were written,…