Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Ezra 6-8; 2 Timothy 3 Devotional Thought: In the book of Ezra, we find the details to the rebuilding of the temple. Just as God has led Nehemiah to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem, God has led Ezra to lead the rebuilding of the temple. In chapter 4, we find opposition…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Zephaniah 1-3; Colossians 4 Devotional Thought: The laborer is worthy of his pay according to the work that he does. If he is a good worker who is fulfilling the labor required and asked of him, then he should be compensated for his submission and service. However, if the laborer is…
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PlayStop Popout X It is no secret that the sin of unbelief is what sent the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. Those who were not of accountability, twenty years and younger, and Joshua and Caleb were among the only ones to enter the promise land. Moses was not permitted to enter either.…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Naham 1-3; Colossians 2 Devotional Thought: In this chapter Paul reveals the love that he has for this church and the people of Laodicea. If someone were to ask you to suggest the most important qualities a minister can possess, you might argue for intelligence, education, leadership ability, boldness, holiness, or…
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Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 23-24; Colossians 1 Devotional Thought: So many have limited their definition of the gospel to simply the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ based on 1 Corinthians 15:3. However, the gospel is so much more than that. Scripture refers to the gospel in many different ways. One author has…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 20-22; 3 John Devotional Thought: One commentator introduces this book very well. “Unlike modern correspondence, it was customary for the ancient writer to name himself at the opening of the letter. Elder, in this context does not only designate John’s age (he was a very old man when he…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 11-12; 1 John 5 Devotional Thought: Our motto for Faith Christian School staff last year was, “It must matter most to me what God thinks about my actions, my attitude, and the atmosphere that I create.” Here in 1 John 5, we find that God is addressing the attitude…
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