The Devotional

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 390 A Bible snippet—and more Isaiah 53:5-6: But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way, and the Lord has punished him for the iniquity of us all. I AM the resurrection and the Life Lamentations 2:22:   Because of the Lord ’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. 23  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness! 24  I say, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in him.” The Christ/Messiah – Is The LORD Our Creator loves us beyond our birth to beyond the grave. Does that mean He loves our sin? Of course, the answer is NO! Sin is sin, but does God forgive sin and if so, how does He forgive sin? Does He erase it off of the ledger of our pending judgment? A judgment that hangs over every person wh...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 389 A Bible snippet—and more Hebrews 9:27 Christian Standard Bible (CSB)   And just as it is appointed for people to die once—and after this judgment— Hebrews 9:27 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) Just as human beings have to die once, but after this comes judgment,  I AM the resurrection and the Life John 11:23-27 –   “Your brother will rise again,” Jesus told her. 24  Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” 25  Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live. 26  Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27  “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who comes into the world.” The Christ/Messiah – Is The LORD For months, well from November/December of 2019 we have had an education on a subject or two, have we not? We a...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 38 8 A Bible snippet—and more Psalm 62: 6 (5)  My soul, wait in silence for God alone, because my hope comes from him. 7 (6)  He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I won’t be moved. Proverbs 6 (CJB) The Command and Law of godly parenting Beware of Adultery 27  Can a man take fire to his bosom, And his clothes not be burned? 28  Can one walk on hot coals, And his feet not be seared? 29  So is he who goes into his neighbor’s wife; Whoever touches her shall not be innocent. People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving. 31  Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; He may have to give up all the substance of his house. 32  Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. 33  Wounds and dishonor he will get, And his reproach will not be wiped away. 34  For jealousy is ...

The Devotional – Search the Scriptures – 38 7  A Bible snippet—and more Philippians 1:27-30 (CJB) 27  Only conduct your lives in a way worthy of the Good News of the Messiah; so that whether I come and see you or I hear about you from a distance, you stand firm, united in spirit, fighting with one accord for the faith of the Good News, 28  not frightened by anything the opposition does. This will be for them an indication that they are headed for destruction and you for deliverance. And this is from God; 29  because for the Messiah’s sake it has been granted to you not only to trust in him but also to suffer on his behalf, 30  to fight the same battles you once saw me fight and now hear that I am still fighting. Proverbs 6 (CJB) The Command and Law of godly parenting Beware of Adultery with the Word of God 24  To keep you from the evil woman, From the flattering tongue of a seductress. 25  Do not lust after her beauty in your heart,...