Matthew 5:17–20 (God's Word Translation) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. And Jesus continued: 5:17-18 17“Don’t ever think that I came to set aside Moses’ Teachings or the Prophets. I didn’t come to set them aside but to make them come true. 18I can guarantee this truth: Until the…
Salt and Light: Devotional Commentary for September 20-26
Matthew 5:13-16 (God's Word Translation) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. And Jesus continued: 5:13 “You are salt for the earth. But if salt loses its taste, how will it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people. Jesus continues…
Peacemakers: Devotional Commentary for September 13-19
Matthew 5:9–12 (God's Word Translation) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. And Jesus continued:5:9 Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children. Jesus continues to declare the distinguishing attributes of God's children. Here, He affirms that we are God's children.…
The Kingdom perspective: Devotional Commentary for September 6-12
Matthew 5:1-8 (God's Word Translation) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:1-2 1When Jesus saw the crowd, he went up a mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them: This week's devotional meditation draws our attentions to the opening verses of Jesus'…
The beacon for truth: Devotional Commentary for August 30-September 5
James 5:19-20 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:19-20 19My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. We have…
Truthful and praying: Devotional Commentary for August 23-29
James 5:12-18 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment. This is a continuing admonition. Having just…
Strong in patience: Devotional Commentary for August 16-22
James 5:7-11 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:7-9 7Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. 8You too be patient; strengthen your hearts,…
Lost in the perishable: Devotional commentary for August 9-15
James 5:1-6 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:1-3 1Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. 2Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. 3Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against…
Leaning on the Master: Devotional Commentary for August 2-8
James 4:13-17 (NKJV) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 4:13-16 13Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even…
Safe with God: Devotional Commentary for July 26-August 1
James 4:7-12 (NKJV) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us Wisdom and Insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 4:7-9 7Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Lament and mourn and weep! Let…
