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Devotionals
October 27, 2008 – 4:00 amSunday, October 26, 2008
October 26, 2008 – 12:01 amMessage: Pastor Beals will be teaching in SS and preaching in the morning service
Passage to Prepare Us for Worship: Psalm 22 (again)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
October 25, 2008 – 12:01 am**I recommend we take a couple of weeks and read Proverbs 25: 1-15 everyday**
Psalm 22
To the lead player, on ayeleth hashahar, a David psalm.
My God, my God, why have You forsake me?
Far from my rescue are the words that I roar.
My God, I call out by day and You do not answer,
By night – no [...]
Friday, October 24, 2008
October 24, 2008 – 12:01 amProverbs 25:15
With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue will break a bone.
Just let your eye drift over the previous proverbs in chapter 25. Remember, these were originally given as lessons in court etiquette. These traits will serve you well as you stand before the king. “But as proverbs, these pedagogic universals now [...]
Thursday, October 23, 2008
October 23, 2008 – 12:01 amProverbs 25: 13,14Like the cold snow in the time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
He refreshes the soul of his masters.
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
I’ve heard Rudy Giuliani (remember him!) say, “Under-promise and over-deliver.” We are prone to do [...]
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
October 22, 2008 – 4:00 amProverbs 25: 11,12
A word fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Well, leave it to a commentator to bring in some confusion: “A thorough examination of all the occurrences of [the Hebrew words behind the first phrase] [...]
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
October 21, 2008 – 4:00 amProverbs 25: 7b-10
What your eyes have seen
Do not hastily bring into court,
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor puts you to shame?
Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
And do not reveal another’s secret,
Lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
And your ill repute have no end.
Do you have something on someone? [...]
Monday, October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008 – 4:00 amProverbs 25: 6,7
Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence
Or stand in the place of the great,
For it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
Than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
Advancement and promotion is good, but what is more embarrassing than asserting oneself and then being rebuffed? “Get back [...]
Sunday, October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008 – 4:00 am
Message: Mark 11: 27- 12: 12
Passage to Prepare Us for Worship: 1 Peter 2
Saturday, October 18, 2008
October 18, 2008 – 4:00 amPsalm 21
To the lead player, a David psalm.
LORD, in Your strength the king rejoices,
And in Your rescue how much he exults!
His heart’s desire You gave to him,
And his lips’ entreaty You did not withhold.
For You met him with blessings of bounty,
You set on his head a crown of pure gold.
Life he asked You – You [...]