Category: Daily Devotional

…in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Hebrews 1:1-4 The book of Hebrews opens with the acknowledgement that God spoke to the saints of old through the prophets, indicating the need for a mediator between God and sinful creatures. While these…

Deuteronomy 30-31 Repentance and Forgiveness 30 “And when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God has driven you, 2 and return to the Lord your God, you and your children, and obey his voice in all that I command you…

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 As Christians love one another, we are to help meet the needs of others and even to serve them. In our verses today, in addition to loving others through…

Deuteronomy 28-29 Blessings for Obedience 28 “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. 3 Blessed…

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Many believers today regard Christian doctrine as having no practical value. For Paul and the other Apostles, however, theology was immensely practical. The moment you ask someone who is Jesus, that…

Deuteronomy 25-27 25 “If there is a dispute between men and they come into court and the judges decide between them, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty, 2 then if the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall cause him to lie down and be beaten in his presence with a number of stripes in proportion to…

Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 This coming man of lawlessness, son of destruction, Antichrist, is really the theme of this chapter.   Satan’s earthly blasphemer will attempt finally and ultimately to oppose Jesus Christ and blaspheme God, and he will attempt to destroy all who…

Deuteronomy 22-24 Various Laws 22 “You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You shall take them back to your brother. 2 And if he does not live near you and you do not know who he is, you shall bring it home to your house, and it shall stay with you…

This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering… 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 No one really wants suffering, and, so often, people find themselves perplexed when they endure it. Often, we question, “Have we done something to deserve such pain? Is…

Deuteronomy 19-21 Laws Concerning Cities of Refuge 19 “When the Lord your God cuts off the nations whose land the Lord your God is giving you, and you dispossess them and dwell in their cities and in their houses, 2 you shall set apart three cities for yourselves in the land that the Lord your God is giving you to possess. 3 You shall measure the distances[a] and…