Category: Devotional Readings

Matthew makes the case for how important it is to read and understand the full context of the Bible.We often hear quoted these verses. Which tell of this important aspect of truth.Mat 11:28  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Mat 11:29  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of… Continue reading Matthew 11 – The easy yoke…..

Was reading this today, thinking back 2,500 years to when Israel's neighbors were led by God to bless Jerusalem. Perhaps something to think about in light of current political and religious conflicts. Note also how v10, calls to mind Jesus' great commission.Ezr 7:10  For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and… Continue reading Ezra 6 – Thoughts about Israel

These can be read here. I've included John Gill's commentary below. Sorry for the length.Pro 8:12  I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.Pro 8:13  The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.Pro 8:14  Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have… Continue reading Proverbs 8 – The Words of Wisdom

Proverbs have become one of my favorites for the riches that can be found under the surface within them. Listen to Psalm 8, and listen to hear the words of Jesus within the text, particularly from verse 20 on.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Prov.8Btw you can read about this in Old John Gill's Commentary which begins..INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 8This chapter… Continue reading Proverbs 8 – Hints of what it was like before Creation.