Pastor's Corner — Providence Presbyterian Church

The Morning Devotional for August 16, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 24.3

III. It is lawful for all sorts of people to marry who are able with judgment to give their consent.a Yet it is the duty of Christians to marry only in the Lord.b And therefore, such as profess the true reformed religion should not marry with infidels, Papists, or other idolaters: neither should such as are godly be unequally yoked, by marrying with such as are notoriously wicked in their life, or maintain damnable heresies.c

Bible Knowledge Project: Genesis 27

Read: Genesis 27

There are two occasions in Scripture when a man blesses his sons at the end of his life. In both of them, Jacob is at the center. The account of Genesis 27 is that of Isaac blessing his sons before he dies. His health is failing, and his eyes dim. Isaac intended to bless Esau as the oldest, but Rebekah tricked her husband resulting in the blessing being placed on Jacob. That singular act strengthens the words of 25:23.

bible readingWilliam HillAugust 15, 2023Genesis 27

The Morning Devotional: WCF 24.2

The Morning Devotional for August 15, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 24.2

II. Marriage was ordained for the mutual help of husband and wife;a for the increase of mankind with a legitimate issue, and of the Church with an holy seed;b and for preventing of uncleanness.c

The Morning Devotional: WCF 24.1

The Morning Devotional for August 14, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 24.1

I. Marriage is to be between one man and one woman: neither is it lawful for any man to have more than one wife, nor for any woman to have more than one husband at the same time.a

devotional, confessions, Westminster ConfessionWilliam HillAugust 14, 2023marriage, divorce, monogamy, Genesis 2, Matthew 19

Bible Knowledge Project: Matthew 26

Read: Matthew 26

Matthew 26 is one of the longest chapters in the gospel record. Contained within are the following items, all leading to the Savior's death, burial, and resurrection.

First, The plot to kill Jesus reaches a fever pitch from within the ranks of the religious leaders (26:1-5).

bible readingWilliam HillAugust 11, 2023Matthew 26

The Morning Devotional: WCF 23.4

IV. It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates,a to honor their persons,b to pay them tribute and other dues,c to obey their lawful commands, and to be subject to their authority, for conscience’ sake.d Infidelity or difference in religion doth not make void the magistrate’s just and legal authority, nor free the people from their due obedience to him:e from which ecclesiastical persons are not exempted;f much less hath the Pope any power or jurisdiction over them in their dominions, or over any of their people; and least of all to deprive them of their dominions or lives, if he shall judge them to be heretics, or upon any other pretense whatsoever.g

The Morning Devotional: WCF 23.3 (Part Two)

The Morning Devotional for August 10, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 23.3 (Part Two)

III. Civil magistrates may not assume to themselves the administration of the Word and sacraments; or the power of the keys of the kingdom of heaven; or, in the least, interfere in matters of faith. Yet, as nursing fathers, it is the duty of civil magistrates to protect the church of our common Lord, without giving the preference to any denomination of Christians above the rest, in such a manner that all ecclesiastical persons whatever shall enjoy the full, free, and unquestioned liberty of discharging every part of their sacred functions, without violence or danger.

The Morning Devotional: WCF 23.3 (Part One)

The Morning Devotional for August 9, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 23.3 (Part One)

III. Civil magistrates may not assume to themselves the administration of the Word and sacraments; or the power of the keys of the kingdom of heaven; or, in the least, interfere in matters of faith. Yet, as nursing fathers, it is the duty of civil magistrates to protect the church of our common Lord, without giving the preference to any denomination of Christians above the rest, in such a manner that all ecclesiastical persons whatever shall enjoy the full, free, and unquestioned liberty of discharging every part of their sacred functions, without violence or danger.

Bible Knowledge Project: Genesis 26

Read: Genesis 26

Genesis 26 renews the covenant initially made with Abraham with the seed of promise, Isaac. After the introduction to Isaac and the introduction to his two sons, we have in this chapter a confirmation that Isaac is indeed the son of promise. The parallels between the life of Abraham and that of his son are striking and reinforce the faithfulness of God to bring to Abraham's family line the seed of the woman who would crush the head of the serpent.

bible readingWilliam HillAugust 8, 2023Genesis 26

The Morning Devotional: WCF 23.2

The Morning Devotional for August 8, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 23.2

II. It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto;a in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to maintain piety, justice, and peace, according to the wholesome laws of each commonwealth,b so, for that end, they may lawfully, now under the New Testament, wage war upon just and necessary occasion.c

The Morning Devotional: WCF 23.1

The Morning Devotional for August 7, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 23.1

I. God, the Supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good, and to this end hath armed them with the power of the sword, for the defense and encouragement of them that are good, and for the punishment of evil-doers.a

Bible Knowledge Project: Matthew 25

Read: Matthew 25

Matthew 25 deals with matters related to the final judgment. It does so in three ways, as highlighted in the three main sections of the chapter. First, Jesus gives an exhortation to watch because no one knows when the Son of man will return. That is an important reminder for all of us. We are to be busy living to the glory of God in the here and now as we look and wait for the return of the Savior.

bible readingWilliam HillAugust 5, 2023Matthew 25

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