PlayStop Popout X Nehemiah has proven to be a steadfast leader as he and the Israelites faced opposition from abroad. They stood fearless in the face of exhaustion, frustration, and opposition. Now Nehemiah was being called upon to address grievances at home. He had developed and activated a well-designed plan against the opposition from enemies,…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Jeremiah 1-2; Matthew 20 Devotional Thought: This parable, Matthew 20, teaches a magnificent and blessed truth about the kingdom of heaven, which, Jesus said, is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his farm. Jesus is giving an illustration of the spiritual nature where…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Hosea 12-14 Devotional Thought: In chapters 12-13 God clearly spells out what discipline Israel will receive because of her disobedience. She has given herself over and over again to idolatry and therefore she requires discipline from the Lord. He reminisces the pattern of struggles that Jacob had personally and then outlines…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Hosea 9-11; Matthew 19 Devotional Thought: In Matthew 19, we find Jesus addressing the issue of divorce as the Pharisees try to tempt Him into their trap. It is no secret that divorce has affected the world in general and the church specifically. One author puts it this way, “Many marriages,…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Hosea 5-8 Devotional Thought: The Lord addresses both Ephraim and Israel for their committing whoredoms. The picture is painted in James 4:4, “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity with God, whosoever therefore will be the friend of the world is the enemy of…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Hosea 1-4 Devotional Thought: “Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.” (1:11) What a testimony of God’s grace is pictured for us…
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PlayStop Popout X There are still things worth fighting for in America. We must fight for our homes, churches, and our testimonies. As we continue our study in Nehemiah 4, we find the people are willing to fight for the cause of Christ. Nehemiah needed to motivate the people to overcome some things that often…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Kings 19-21 Devotional Thought: In 2 Kings 19-20 we find some very encouraging truths regarding prayer. I don’t know what you may be facing today or what you may face tomorrow, but we find great comfort in knowing that our great God does know and He cares! In chapter 19,…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Kings 14 Devotional Thought: Amaziah, in 2 Kings 14, is a good example of what compromise does. Man can be a mentor and we all thank the Lord for godly, parents, grandparents, and other good influences God has given in each of our lives. However, we must ultimately follow God…