Monday, January 4 Mark 1:1-8 “It is written” While John and Jesus may seem to appear out of the blue, the citation of Scripture in verses 2 and 3 makes it clear that they appear out of the blueprint of God’s plan. Long before the promise-filled preaching of John the Baptizer, there… Read more about Mark’s Gospel
Second Corinthians 5 – 7
Monday, May 4 2 Corinthians 5:11-15 “Christ’s love urges us on” For Paul the reason for doing something was as important as what was done. Christ also stressed this principle in the Sermon on the Mount where he criticized those who did good things – like fasting, praying, or giving – for the… Read more about Second Corinthians 5 – 7
Second Corinthians 2 and 3
Monday, April 20 2 Corinthians 2:12-16 “God uses us to spread the gospel of Christ” The section of 2 Corinthians beginning here and going to the middle of the sixth chapter deals with Christian ministry. While Paul was defining and defending his work in Corinth, he was giving us a measuring stick for all… Read more about Second Corinthians 2 and 3
Second Corinthians 1 and 2
Monday, April 13 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “God is the source of all comfort” These verses give us a wonderful statement about divine comfort (vv. 3-7) and divine deliverance (vv. 8-11). First, we see that even the most devout of God’s people can become discouraged. Paul had experienced outstanding success in his ministry in… Read more about Second Corinthians 1 and 2
Pastor’s Post
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD’S WORD “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6 I must admit that I find it more difficult to trust God in the hard times than when things are easy. Perhaps… Read more about Pastor’s Post
First Corinthians 7
Monday, January 27 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 “Each person has a special gift from God” In verse one Paul reluctantly and with qualification endorses a Corinthian slogan or position, namely that it is good to abstain from sexual intercourse (the Greek word translated “touch” refers to physical contact prior to and during sexual intercourse). … Read more about First Corinthians 7
Jesus in John’s Gospel
Download Monday, January 28 John 4:43-54 “The man believed what Jesus said” Jesus now moves on from Samaria to Galilee where he is received by people who had witnessed his works in Jerusalem. While faith can never finally rest on mighty works, they can be a point of beginning. How gracious that… Read more about Jesus in John’s Gospel
Timothy May 8 – 13
Download DAILY DEVOTIONAL May 8 – 13 “Timothy” Monday, May 8 1 Timothy 1:12-20 “Fight the good fight” Using a military metaphor, the Apostle Paul commands his young lieutenant, Timothy, to brace himself for a fight. The simple fact is that those who choose to take Christ seriously in the common give-and-take of… Read more about Timothy May 8 – 13