Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 89, 96, 100-101, 105, 132 Devotional Thought: Title: “Praise Must be Accompanied by Practice.” One commentary writes, “A good king in his dominion ought to be like a good father and head of a family in his house. We have here the principles on which David would rule the…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 1-2; 15; 22-24 Devotional Thought: Title: “You Choose: Obedience or Disobedience.” In this first Psalm it is as if one is standing on two mountains. As when Joshua divided the tribes among the two mountains, so this first chapter is divided among two themes, obedience and disobedience. Verses 1-3…
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Suggested Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 13-16 Devotional Thought: Title: “The Greatest Ability is Dependability.” Chapter 14 shows that while David had bitter enemies to the south, he had a staunch ally in Hiram king of Tyre to his north. As king of a very minor state he may have lacked military power, but…
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 106-107 Devotional Thought: Title: “Give Praise to God.” It is a pattern in many Psalms that the writer would begin on a personal note of praise, and then calls upon the people to join him in his thanksgiving. This was, of course, the intent of the Psalms, that they…
Suggested Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11-12 Devotional Thought: Title: “The Power of God’s Word.” When David slew Goliath, there was a premature acknowledgment that David was presumed leader of Israel. The women sang his praises, stirring the jealousy of Saul. Abner claimed that the Lord had made known that by…
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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…
Sara went home to be with the Lord April 21st. A memorial service will be held at Faith Baptist Church on Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. For those unable to attend in person the service will be streamed live here. Live streaming video by Ustream
Suggested Bible Reading: Psalm 102-104 Devotional Thought: Title: “The Soul in Torment has Hope.” Psalm 102 is indeed the prayer of someone afflicted, overwhelmed with sorrow, and lamenting before the Lord. The deep sorrow is eventually relieved in its latter part by the remembrance of the eternity and glory of our God. …