“The State of the Union” of a Dying Nation (Amos 4-6) – Sunday Sermon, March 10, 2024

“The State of the Union” of a Dying Nation (Amos 4-6) – Sunday Sermon, March 10, 2024

The attached Sermon continues Pastor Smith’s chronological series, “Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Love.” The message is taken from the Book of Amos and contrasts the cultural implosion of ancient Israel with the United States in the 21st...
There is No Peace for the Wicked, but God’s Blessings Rest Upon the Righteous (Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58)

There is No Peace for the Wicked, but God’s Blessings Rest Upon the Righteous (Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58)

Scripture reading – Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58   Click on this link to translate this Bible study into Hebrew, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German or French. Isaiah 57 Remembering that Isaiah’s prophecies were the precursor of God’s judgment, the...
Human Sacrifice and the Tragedy of Depravity: The Apostasy of Israel and Judah (2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16)

Human Sacrifice and the Tragedy of Depravity: The Apostasy of Israel and Judah (2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16)

Scripture reading – 2 Chronicles 28, 2 Kings 16 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Our Scripture reading in the books of 2 Chronicles and 2 Kings are parallel records of the same period in Israel and Judah’s history. While the names of the...
God Broke the Mold When He Made You! (Psalm 139)

God Broke the Mold When He Made You! (Psalm 139)

Scripture reading – Psalm 139   Psalm 139 is titled, “To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David,” and in my opinion, is one of the most profound psalms. Some of the foundational doctrines of our faith are acknowledged here, including the revelation that God is...
Hannah: A Testimony of Faith, Love, and Sacrifice (1 Samuel 1)

Hannah: A Testimony of Faith, Love, and Sacrifice (1 Samuel 1)

Click on this link to translate today’s devotion into Spanish, Portuguese, German, Urdu, Italian, and Russian. Scripture reading – 1 Samuel 1 An Introduction to The First Book of Samuel Our chronological Bible reading schedule brings us to The First Book of...
The Sanctity of Human Life (Joshua 20; Joshua 21)

The Sanctity of Human Life (Joshua 20; Joshua 21)

Click on this link for translations of today’s devotion. (Additional languages available upon request by emailing HeartofAShepherdInc@gmail.com.) Scripture reading – Joshua 20-21 Joshua 20 The Law of the LORD Concerning Cities of Refuge (Joshua 20:1-3) After the...