Trouble was in the house of Isaac. God already told Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, that their twin sons would strive for dominance and that the older would serve the younger. They, however, seemed to dismiss this word and went on their way. A family that appeared to have so much promise ended up inContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#9)”
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Scripture Reading Challenge (#8)
One of the hardest experiences is to receive something extraordinary and then either misplace it or have it taken away. We see this type of thing happening to Abraham. However, we will also see just how strong his faith had become. As the Hebrew writer penned, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered upContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#8)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)
How did the Old Testament people receive salvation? Is Jesus Plan B? These two questions are given solid answers in this chapter. You may have heard someone say that the Old Testament was presented salvation by works and the New Testament by grace. However, salvation is received in the Old Testament and New Testament theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#6)
Many of us remember, “Father Abraham had many sons. Many sons had Father Abraham, and I am one of them. So are you. So let’s just praise the Lord.” and all the accompanying motions. The next section of the Biblical story focuses to Abraham. We first learn that before God changed his name, it wasContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#6)”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)
Learning another language can be hard. In our text today, however, we learn that humanity shared a common language. After an act of rebellion before God, we lost that gift. God has ways of reminding us that we are not in control, but that He is. Read Genesis 11:1-9 This passage unveils basic human needs. TheseContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)”
Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)
Do you know anyone that is absent-minded? Forgetfulness is something that we have to deal with in this world. God, however, always has us on His mind. Psalm 139:17-18 reads, “How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are moreContinue reading “Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)”
CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)
God’s creation included freewill. Adam could use this freedom to voluntarily choose to love God and obey his commands, or he could abuse this freedom and decide to disobey God. The reading today focuses on the fall of man and how sin entered into creation. Read Genesis 3:1-24 In this third chapter, we are introducedContinue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)”
CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)
Over the next 100 days, the congregation of Columbus First Christian Baptist is engaging in a Scripture reading challenge. We are using the Essential 100 reading guide by the Scripture Union. I am going to write a daily devotion that goes along with each of the readings. There are 50 Old Testament passages and 50Continue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)”
Preach the Word
In 2011, the deacon of the church I pastor, Jack Roberts, received his eternal reward. He was a praying man, and he loved to pray for his pastor. Many times throughout a sermon, you could hear him praying for souls to be saved, believers to be strengthened, and for the sermon Holy Spirit to continueContinue reading “Preach the Word”
Studying Scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit
Check out yesterday’s blog post on the preacher’s library. The questions, “What is the place of Scripture in interpretation” and “What about the leading of the Holy Spirit leading the pastor” arise when talking about using preaching resources. To put it simply, the preacher must hold the Holy Spirit as the great teacher of theContinue reading “Studying Scripture and the role of the Holy Spirit”
