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…
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…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 10; 1 John 4 Devotional Thought: One of the greatest encouragements of scripture comes in this fourth chapter of John. “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (vs. 4) We are…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 8-9; 1 John 3 Devotional Thought: Are you as tired of fighting your flesh as I am in fighting mine? It is such a comfort to know that one day we will no longer be in this constant battle. Because God so loved the world, He made a way…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 5-7; 1 John 2 Devotional Thought: Isn’t it so encouraging to know that we do not have to live in bondage to our flesh? We can live a victorious Christian life. We can live life, conquering our sinful temptations! This chapter starts off by reminding us of our standing…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 2 Samuel 3-4; 1 John 1 Devotional Thought: The book of 1 John was written to address the false teachers of the day. We live in a society that looks with suspicion on anyone who demonstrates any type of certainty or conviction about truth. Our society has abandoned the idea of…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 1 Samuel 26-27; 1 Timothy 2 Devotional Thought: As many of your know, this passage has become a favorite of mine. I have been privileged to participate in building relationships with our government leaders, and it has all started with an understanding of this chapter. We are to be praying for…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: 1 Samuel 23-25; 1 Timothy 1 Devotional Thought: The Lord makes it very clear that the truths of God’s word represent the character of His Son, and therefore, are extremely important for the child of God to protect, promote, and practice. There is a special qualifier that God teaches us in…