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Daily Devotional Meditations and a Biblical Perspective on Current Events
A Study Through Romans
“An America Worth Fighting For” – Democracy or Republic: Is there a difference?
Heart of A Shepherd Readers and Followers: You are invited to join me for a "politically incorrect," but Biblically sound message I preached Veteran's Day Sunday, November 13, 2022, titled, "An America Worth Fighting For." My Scripture was Romans 13, 1 Timothy 2:1-4,...
“Now the God of Peace be With You All.” (Romans 15; Romans 16)
Click on this link for a translation of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 15; Romans 16 Today’s Scripture reading brings us to the conclusion of our study of “The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans.” Romans 15 presents us with a portrait of sincere...
The Tyranny of the Majority – “Democracy is on the Ballot” – (Romans 13-14)
Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 13; Romans 14 Today’s Scripture reading touches upon many important subjects that are both doctrinal and practical. For instance, Romans 13 introduced the question of the believer...
Five Essentials to Overcoming a Restless Spirit (Romans 12)
Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 12 On a personal note: I consider the 12th chapter of Romans to be a pivotal chapter, not only in our study of this book, but in my life. As a teenager, I grasped the importance of...
Pray for the Peace and Salvation of Israel (Romans 10; Romans 11)
Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 10; Romans 11 Our study of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans continues as we come to chapters 10 and 11. Romans 10 Although writing to all believers, Paul appeared to address in...
The Battle is Not Over, but the Victory Is Won! (Romans 8; Romans 9)
Click on this link for a translation of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 8; Romans 9 Today’s Scripture reading continues to challenge us with theological terms that define the fundamental doctrines (i.e., teachings) of our faith in Christ Jesus. Once...
Are You Guilty of Pursuing a Lawless Grace? (Romans 7)
Click on this link for translations of today’s devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 7 The apostle Paul’s observations concerning the law continues in Romans 7. In my opinion, today’s Scripture reading is one of the most misunderstood chapters of the book (and is...
Faith is the Victory! (Romans 5; Romans 6)
Click on this link for a translation of today's devotional. Scripture reading - Romans 5; Romans 6 Our Scripture reading in the book of Romans continues addressing some of the great fundamental doctrines of our faith. The doctrines of sin, grace, atonement,...
The Purpose of the Law, and the Promise of God’s Grace (Romans 4)
Scripture reading - Romans 4 Click on this link for a translation of today's devotional. Paul’s epistle to believers living in Rome established the universal sinfulness of man (Romans 3:10, 23). Yet, there were some of Abraham’s lineage who placed their hope of...
Popular Devotional Studies
Marriage
A Stingy Soul and A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12)
Scripture reading - Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12 Click on this link for translations of today's Bible study. We continue our chronological study of the Scriptures in search of “Uncommon Common Sense” in the Book of Proverbs. While time and space limit the scope of...
Prayer
Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)
Scripture reading – Psalm 147 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the...
Hard Topics
Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)
Scripture reading – Psalm 147 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the...