All Devotions

What Grieves God’s Heart

(NASB) Genesis 6:5-6 “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.” What is happening across […]

Following God’s Criteria for Marriage

It is natural to be physically, sexually attracted to the opposite sex.  For followers of Christ there is a standard which is to be distinctive from the world’s point of view…we are to follow God’s standard in marriage. Seeking God and agreeing with Him about who you should marry is important. Faith in the living […]

“for God took him”

Enoch walked with God.  Then Scripture says an unusual thing…God took him.  Enoch did not die but was taken into God’s presence. (NASB) Genesis 5:22, 24  22 “Then Enoch walked with God…” 24 “Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” How can you know today that you will be taken […]

To Walk With God

Enoch was a descendant of Seth, the son of Adam.  From Seth to Lamech, Noah’s father, Enoch was the only man mentioned in the following way: (NASB) Genesis 5:22 “…Enoch walked with God…” What do you need to start doing in order to walk with God? – Come to God intentionally – Come alongside God […]

Prayer of the Week

(NASB) Psalm 96:1-3 SING TO the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. 3 Tell of His glory among the nations.”

Attribute/Name of God ~ Outstretched Arm

Red Letter Day Attribute/Name of God ~ Outstretched Arm   What is an example of the LORD God’s ‘outstretched arm’ in Jewish history? The LORD talked with Moses in the wilderness…giving him instructions and encouragement about what He would do through Moses in Egypt.  The LORD would free 2-3 million Hebrew slaves and bring them […]

A Privileged Position

What is striking about the genealogy of Jesus Christ?  From Adam to Lamech (father of Noah), each man had one son who was named in this genealogical record of Christ Jesus.  These men “had other sons and daughters” – the earth was peopled through Adam’s children.  (See Genesis 5:3-31) Jesus Christ’s lineage goes back to […]

The Importance of Jesus’ Genealogy

Genealogies have become popular for many people.  Courthouse records and records in cemeteries all yield valuable information for the searching sleuths. Tracing ancestors back, back, back to the roots of the family tree…is fascinating for many.  Sometimes ancestors are discovered to be notable people, others are found to be notorious. Chapter five of Genesis lists […]

Created In God’s Likeness

The Bible states that God created man in His own image.  Man in this sense includes women.  Male and female God created them. (NASB) Genesis 5:1-2 “THIS IS the book of the generations of Adam.  In the day when God created man, He made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male […]

The Importance of Seth

(NASB) Genesis 4:25-26 “Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, “God has appointed me another offspring in place of Abel, for Cain killed him. 26 To Seth, to him also a son was born; and he called his name Enosh.  Then […]