Old Testament
Peace for Our Time | Psalm 29
Psalm 29 reminds us of the incomparable power of God, and how he makes peace by defeating his enemies.
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A Redeemer is Born | Exodus 2:1-10
There is a temptation in the desperate moments of our lives to let fear give way to doubt. But Exodus 2:1-10 shows us that God can be trusted in the darkest of times. He is working powerfully on our behalf to bring a Savior, and deliver us from our slavery to sin.
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An Uncomfortable Table | Psalm 23:5-6
We will consider the outcome of the meal the Lord prepares for us in the presence of our enemies.
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Meals with the Lord | Leviticus 3:1-5
Within the Tabernacle, the Lord set a regular table for his covenant people to enjoy peace and joy with God and to have a foretaste of better things to come.
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Hallowed Be Thy Name - The Lord’s Prayer | Genesis 11:1-9
This devotional explores the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Hallowed be your name." When we make this request we are asking for God's grace to enable us to rightly honor the Lord for who he is, what has done, and what he is doing in and through us. We ask that what we think, do, and say will be informed by his words and works and directed towards his glory.
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The Meeting on the Mountain | Exodus 24:9-11
Dr. Joshua Van Ee continues the Spring 2021 Morning Devotions Series titled, "Meals with the Lord."
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A Pagan Priest in the Presence of God | Exodus 18:10-22
This devotional will focus on the fact that God welcomes all kinds of people into his presence as he converts them by his grace. Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, offers a splendid exam as God causes this pagan priest to make a beautiful profession of faith, followed by Jethro eating with the elders of Israel in the presence of God. Who can’t God save?
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Psalm 91: Trust in God
In the last year, we also have all been reminded about the fragility of life and the uncertainties that can come with disease and death: COVID, a plummeting economy, violence in the streets almost unparalleled in history. Often in such times, we turn to the Psalter for comfort. Today, I’d like to take the reader on a brief survey of a familiar Psalm: Psalm 91.
ContinueGive Thanks | Isaiah 12:1-6
We are reminded by the Word always to give thanks. No matter the circumstance, the Lord's grace and presence give us sufficient reasons for thanks.
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But God Meant It for Good | Genesis 50:15-21
Among the sterling characters of the Old Testament few surpass Joseph for integrity and faith—which shine all the more given the suffering he was called to endure. From one perspective, his life could be summed up as, "how everything went wrong." But Joseph would insist that "everything went right." Is Joseph a special case and have a special faith? Or does he testify to a promise that applies to the people of Christ as well?
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Psalm 130
Psalm 130 is a microcosm of the ordinary Christian life of guilt, grace, and gratitude.
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Restoring Zion
We will be looking at God’s promise to restore the fortunes of Zion and the various ways in which he has done and will do that.
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