“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 When Christ begins the Sermon on the Mount He gives a series of distinct truths that tell us about the Kingdom of God. These beatitudes are spoken in an “inclusio” which means the first and the last beatitude end with the same promise,… Continue reading 2-7-24: Blessed Are They Who Mourn
Category: Daily Devotion
2-6-2024: The Kingdom of Heaven
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord has just stated the foundation condition to enter God’s kingdom – to be poor in spirit. This does not mean wealth. The financially poor person is not automatically accepted into God’s kingdom because of his poverty nor is… Continue reading 2-6-2024: The Kingdom of Heaven
2-5-24: Brokenness
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 As the Lord begins the sermon on the Mount He makes a series of statements. It is like a pastor reading scripture at the beginning of a message. The Lord begins with the requirements… Continue reading 2-5-24: Brokenness
2-4-24: Godly Humility
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord speaks to the people. Without explanation he presents the word of God. (This reminds us of how Moses presented the ten commandments to the people – a straightforward reading of God’s commandments.) The people listen attentively to the… Continue reading 2-4-24: Godly Humility
2-3-24: Blessed
“Blessed are the poor in spirit. ” Matthew 5:3 The Lord begins His Sermon on the Mount in the way a preacher should begin asermon – by reading or quoting the word of God. The Lord does not start off with an interesting story or poem. He starts with the word of God. Remember at… Continue reading 2-3-24: Blessed
2-2-24: The Gospel of Matthew
“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: andwhen he was set, his disciples came unto him.”And he opened his mouth, and taughtthem, saying.” Matthew 5:1-2 Matthew, (also called Levi) one of the Lord’s 12 disciples was aJewish tax collector. His name means “gift of God’. After theLord’s death the Holy Spirit led… Continue reading 2-2-24: The Gospel of Matthew
2-1-24: Seeing Hell in Daniel 6
“These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power.” 2 Thessalonians 1:9 Before we leave Daniel 6 we have to take note of one other truth God has embedded into this chapter. Not only does God show us a faithful servant under… Continue reading 2-1-24: Seeing Hell in Daniel 6
1-31-24: Easter in Daniel 6
“And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” Luke 24:27 On the road to Emmaus the Lord took the Old Testament scriptures andtaught how they pointed to Him. One of the passages He may have discussed is Daniel 6 for it clearly points… Continue reading 1-31-24: Easter in Daniel 6
1-30-24: Preparing To Stand Alone
“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 In Daniel 6 we see the wiles of the devil. As believers we must never forget that our battle is a… Continue reading 1-30-24: Preparing To Stand Alone
1-29-24: Steps In Standing For God During Tests
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will… Continue reading 1-29-24: Steps In Standing For God During Tests