Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

The Root Issue of Sin

Posted on 2014/02/05 by Shawn Thomas

II Samuel 12 relates how Nathan the prophet boldly confronted King David after his adultery with Bathsheba. In :10 he tells the king: “Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have … Continue reading →

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God’s Part and Ours: Balancing Sovereignty & Responsibility

Posted on 2014/02/04 by Shawn Thomas

In II Samuel 10 David had sent his armies to fight a coalition of the Ammonites and the Arameans. Just before the battle, David’s general Joab told his brother Abishai, whom he had given charge of an important part of … Continue reading →

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Against God

Posted on 2014/02/03 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 2:2 describes the nations as arraying together “against the LORD and against His Anointed.” Those words, “AGAINST THE LORD” are key. The Hebrew word for “LORD” there is literally “Yahweh”, the personal name for the God of the Bible, … Continue reading →

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Responsibility & Accountability in the Church

Posted on 2014/02/02 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 13:17 gives us some specific commands regarding our responsibilities in the church: “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy … Continue reading →

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Doing The Opposite

Posted on 2014/01/31 by Shawn Thomas

In II Samuel 9:7 King David told Jonathan’s crippled son Mephibosheth: “Do not fear, for I will surely show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan …”. “Do not fear” was an appropriate admonition, for Mephibosheth was … Continue reading →

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A Battle You Can’t Win

Posted on 2014/01/30 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 2:1 asks: “Why are the nations in an uproar, and the peoples devising a vain thing?” The Psalmist here asks “WHY” the nations are in rebellion against God, when the last word of :1 (in Hebrew, the word “riq”) … Continue reading →

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Take The Initiative To Do Good

Posted on 2014/01/29 by Shawn Thomas

II Samuel 9:1 says: “Then David said, ‘Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’” As this story begins, which would culminate with King David taking the crippled son … Continue reading →

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A Religion of the Heart

Posted on 2014/01/28 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 1:2 says of the godly man: “But his delight is in the Law of Yahweh, and in His Law he meditates day and night.” It is significant that this very first Psalm sets the tone that it is the … Continue reading →

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Delight in His Word

Posted on 2014/01/27 by Shawn Thomas

Psalm 1:2 says of the man whom :1 declared blessed for avoiding the ways of the world: “But his delight is in the LAW of YHWH, and in His LAW he meditates day and night.” This is an example of … Continue reading →

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The Key To Contentment

Posted on 2014/01/24 by Shawn Thomas

Hebrews 13:5 commands us: “Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you’.” It is … Continue reading →

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