“A Nation’s Leaders are Indicative of the Character of Its People” (Proverbs 28)

“A Nation’s Leaders are Indicative of the Character of Its People” (Proverbs 28)

by | Dec 7, 2023 | America, Church, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Law, Leadership, Morality, Old Testament, Proverbs, Proverbs, Proverbs Featured, Sin

Scripture reading – Proverbs 28; Proverbs 29 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  We continue our study in the Book of Proverbs, and today’s Scripture reading is Proverbs 28 and 29. This is the first of two Bible studies for the day, as we...
“I’d Rather ‘Sing Like a Canary’ Than Be a Silent Judas” (Proverbs 29)

“I’d Rather ‘Sing Like a Canary’ Than Be a Silent Judas” (Proverbs 29)

by | Dec 7, 2023 | America, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Family, Friends, Leadership, Morality, Old Testament, Politics, Proverbs, Proverbs, Proverbs Featured, Sin, Trials and Temptations

Scripture reading – Proverbs 28; Proverbs 29 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  This is the second of two Bible studies for the day, with the first from Proverbs 28 and this one from Proverbs 29. This brief devotional will focus on...
Solomon’s Accomplishments in His First Twenty Years (1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8)

Solomon’s Accomplishments in His First Twenty Years (1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8)

by | Dec 3, 2023 | 1 kings, 2 Chronicles, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Leadership, Old Testament

Scripture reading – 1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8) Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Today’s Scripture reading summarizes the first twenty years of Solomon’s reign as the king of Israel. 1 Kings 9and 2 Chronicles 8 are parallel passages of the same...
What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)

What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)

by | Nov 29, 2023 | 2 Chronicles, America, Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, In the News, Israel, Law, Leadership, Old Testament, Peace, Politics, Prayer, Prophecy, Psalms, Psalms, Sin, Trials and Temptations, United Nations

Scripture reading – 2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  The reign of Solomon was a glorious time in Israel’s history. With humility, the young king requested that the LORD give him wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:10). God...
What Universal Truth Did Solomon Acknowledge in His Dedicatory Prayer for the Temple? (2 Chronicles 6)

What Universal Truth Did Solomon Acknowledge in His Dedicatory Prayer for the Temple? (2 Chronicles 6)

by | Nov 28, 2023 | 1 kings, 2 Chronicles, Attitude, Daily Devotionals, Doctrine, Faith, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hope, Israel, Law, Leadership, Ministry, Old Testament, Politics, Prayer

Scripture reading – 2 Chronicles 6 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Today’s Scripture reading continues the historical record of Solomon dedicating the Temple in Jerusalem. The text before us is nearly identical to what we considered in 1...
What happens when men sacrifice their moral authority? – Lessons from the Life of David (2 Samuel 13-15) – On YouTube

What happens when men sacrifice their moral authority? – Lessons from the Life of David (2 Samuel 13-15) – On YouTube

by | Nov 27, 2023 | 2 Samuel, America, Anger, Children, Church, Daily Devotionals, Depression, Devotional, Family, Hillsdale Baptist Church, Israel, Law, Leadership, Love, Morality, Old Testament, Rebellion, Trials and Temptations

“Troubles at Home: Lessons from the Life of David”  Text – 2 Samuel 13-15 Topic – When good men do nothing. Series –Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Love In His infinite wisdom, God recorded in His Word both the weaknesses and failures of mankind and His eternal,...