Archive for the ‘devotional’ Category

2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in...

September 9th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
The Apostle Paul tells his young protégé Timothy to draw from this source, the ...

2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of...

September 8th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Conquering fear is not a matter of determination or trying harder, but of dependence ...

Nehemiah 6:3 So I sent messengers to them, saying,...

September 7th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Because he knew they were trying to lure him into a trap, Nehemiah sent ...

Nehemiah 5:14 Moreover, from the time that I was...

September 6th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Nehemiah was governor for 12 years before he returned to his post as cupbearer ...

Nehemiah 4:10 Then Judah said, “The strength...

September 5th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
When the enemies of God's work began to come against the people of God, ...

Nehemiah 3:14 Malchijah the son of Rechab, leader...

September 4th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
In the ancient world walls and gates were absolutely necessary for protection before a ...

Nehemiah 2:1 And it came to pass in the month of...

September 3rd, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
The first chapter of Nehemiah begins with Nehemiah saying, "in the month of Chislev,' ...

Nehemiah 1:7 “We have acted very corruptly...

September 2nd, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Nehemiah not only confesses the sin of the nation of Israel, he includes himself ...

1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world,...

September 1st, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Paul reminds young Timothy that we all will leave this world with the same ...

1 Timothy 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort...

August 31st, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Timothy, a young pastor, was to avoid disciplining older people by reprimand and Paul ...

1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine....

August 30th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Paul tells young Timothy some practical advice here. Keep a close watch on yourself ...

1 Timothy 3:4 He must manage his own family well...

August 29th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Paul is outlining the qualifications of a leader. The leader's home life, like his ...

1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and all who are in authority;...

August 28th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
When we notice the date this was written we are surprised since Caesar Nero ...

1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy...

August 27th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
This truism, 'to save sinners' means simply that Jesus Christ came to save, not ...

Ezra 10:10 Then Ezra the priest stood up and said...

August 26th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Ezra tells them that they must separate themselves from their 'pagan wives' which ...

Ezra 9:8 “And now for a little while grace...

August 25th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Here Ezra prays out that 'grace has been shown' to them that was not ...

Ezra 8:22 For I was ashamed to request of the king...

August 24th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Seek or forsake God that is the question. It is important to consider the ...

Ezra 7:6 This Ezra came up from Babylon; and he was...

August 23rd, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
One ancient Jewish tradition holds that Ezra had memorized the five books of Moses ...

Ezra 6:21 Then the children of Israel who had returned...

August 22nd, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
These believers had separated themselves from the influences of the non-believers around them and ...

Ezra 5:5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders...

August 21st, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Here is a beautiful statement of God's watchful care on His people. The song ...

Ezra 4:12 Let it be known to the king that the Jews...

August 20th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Here we find that the work of the Lord was stopped for sixteen years ...

Ezra 3:12 But many of the priests and Levites and...

August 19th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
They built the altar even before they started rebuilding the temple. Why? Worship must ...

Ezra 2:1 Now these are the people of the province...

August 18th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
This detailed listing of the leaders and their families who came on Sheshbazzar's journey ...

Ezra 1:3 “Who is there among you of all His...

August 17th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
The Persian King Cyrus has been commanded by God to say this but notice ...

2 Thessalonians 3:12 Now those who are such we command...

August 16th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Paul is encouraging a group of believers struggling in life to the point of ...

2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any...

August 15th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
Apparently the church at Thessalonica, or at least some of its members, had become ...

2 Thessalonians 1:2 Grace to you and peace from God...

August 14th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
The Apostle Paul says that he is bound by obligation to be grateful for ...

2 Chronicles 36:22 Now in the first year of Cyrus...

August 13th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
In October of 539 BC Babylon fell to Cyrus as he overthrew the Babylonian ...

2 Chronicles 35:25 Jeremiah also lamented for Josiah....

August 12th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
This song by the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah isn't recorded in Scripture but it ...

2 Chronicles 34:18 Then Shaphan the scribe told the...

August 11th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
It is hard to keep in mind but this twenty six year old had ...

2 Chronicles 33:1 Manasseh was twelve years old when...

August 10th, 2010 by Pastor Ed in devotional
When it says that King Manasseh, 'did evil ' it literally says that ...