Devotional Notes Romans 7 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Are Not Under the Law but Are Under Jesus D1 Law refers to Mosaic Law. Jesus has a new law for us to follow. D2 Brothers in verse 1 refer to fellow Jews. D3 Verses 1-3 give an illustration from the Law. A…
1 Timothy 4:15-16 B4 Be steadfast in your belief C1 Keep on habitually applying these things. D1 We need to think. We need to deeply think. We need to be careful. D2 The Greek word apply is μελετάω meletáō. It is frequently translated as meditate, practice, attend to with the idea of being diligent,…
1 Timothy 4:11-14 B3 More pastoral advice. C1 Paul is speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so all these words are not suggestions, they are required. C2 Pass along and teach these things. D1 The Greek word commanding is παραγγέλλω paraggellō. It means to transmit as pass on/pass along a message. It…
1 Timothy 4:6-10 B2 Remind brethren C1 These instructions are primarily for the pastors/leaders but should be applied to all brothers and sisters. Most pastors/leaders do not. D1 Timothy must remind them, that is, bring them up occasionally to refresh their memory. D2 Good teachers do not teach something one time. They review it…
Deception B1 Defined: C1 the act of causing someone to believe an untruth, or the state of being so deceived. (Source) C2 For better or worse, here is a Wikipedia article on Deception. D3 Why Do People Lie? (non-Christian but gives a nice summary). B2 Effects of deception C1 A classic on deception is…
B1 Warning of Apostasy C1 This is for the latter times D1 End of the church age D2 Just before the Tribulation. The Tribulation period itself is one of complete apostasy of government, religion, and society. Only God can save. D3 Society falls apart D4 Like the days of Noah and the times of…
Isaiah 38:19 GW Those who are living praise you as I do today. Fathers make your faithfulness known to their children. The setting: B1 Hezekiah was sick and dying. It was a sickness that leads to death. B2 Hezekiah had no heir to the throne of Israel. B3 The prophet Isaiah is delegated by…
B2 Encourage members C1 8 Men D1 What does God want the Christian man to do? D2 God wants men to pray, not fight and argue. E1 Prayer is having fellowship with God. E2 Can we understand this as having a cup of coffee with a good friend to converse? That is fellowship, too.…
Paul’s Testimony and Thankfulness B1 Now, Paul rehearses his conversion. Paul considered himself to be blameless according to the Law’s standards (at least outwardly). See Philippians 3:6 NRSV as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. B2 Paul mentions some of his sins C1 Blasphemer C2 Persecutor C3…
Micah 7:1-6 NLT How miserable I am! I feel like the fruit picker after the harvest who can find nothing to eat. Not a cluster of grapes or a single early fig can be found to satisfy my hunger. 2 The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the…