Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 39-40; James 5 Devotional Thought: This is one of the passages that has been misunderstood and misrepresented down through the years. The calling of the elders to anoint with oil and pray over a person for healing is Biblical and right. However, many who have desired to have this done…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 36-38; James 4 Devotional Thought: James 4 addresses the conflict in the Christian’s lives and conflict in the church. The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace etc. The fruit of the flesh is envy, strife, and division. Carnal people will always produce conflict. At the heart of conflict…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 34-35; James 3 Devotional Thought: In the Exodus passage we find the rewriting of the Ten Commandments. God meets Moses in the mount to once again give general commands that would govern people for centuries to come. In James 3 we find the specific command regarding the tongue. With maybe…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 31-33; James 2 Devotional Thought: When we think of the many attributes of God, there is one that is often not mentioned – impartial. It is unfortunate that we as humans are so bent on jockeying for positions of influence or special favors that we begin to think God can…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 27-28; Philemon Devotional Thought: In Exodus 27-28 we once again see how detailed and exact our God is regarding worship. He was very particular in what the priest would wear and what each piece of material would represent. Maybe today we should put a little more thought into what we…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 23-24: 2 Thess. 2 Devotional Thought: For everything that God does that is authentic, the Devil tries to provide a counterfeit. Here in 2 Thessalonians 2 God exposes the facts about the counterfeit Christ or sometimes known as the antichrist. He will be revealed as “that man of sin…who opposeth…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 21-22; 2 Thess. 1 Devotional Thought: Paul starts this epistle with expressing his admiration for this church in Thessalonica. He mentions some very specific things that were a testimony and were becoming an encouragement to churches around them. In verse three Paul mentions their confidence in God’s leadership and sovereignty…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5 Devotional Thought: The Bible is clear that the Lord will return as a thief in the night. He will come when people least expect it. Verse 3 says, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them…” Are you excited about…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 16-18; 1 Thessalonians 4 Devotional Thought: In 1 Thessalonians the theme is what a local church ought to look like and act like. Often times this book is referred to as an eschatological book and it is in many respects. However, I believe this book emphasizes what a local church…
Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule: Exodus 7-8; Mark 16 Devotional Thought: The great assurance of the Christian is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is such a joy to know that the grave could not hold him, death had no power over Him, and sin’s penalty was paid in full. Romans 4:25 declare that the resurrection…