by Doug Van Meter | 1 Aug 2022 | Devotionals
I recently finished a biography of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. The author (Robert W. Merry) detailed McKinley’s assassination. On 6 September 1901, McKinley was shot twice in the stomach as he attended the World’s Fair in Buffalo New...
by Stuart Chase | 13 Jun 2022 | Devotionals
This is it: We reach the end of our time in Ezekiel this morning, as we consider 47:13–48:35. These verses, which discuss Israel’s restoration to the Promised Land, focus on the broad theme of inheritance. As has been the case throughout this extended closing vision,...
by Stuart Chase | 10 Jun 2022 | Devotionals
We are quickly reaching the end of our time in Ezekiel, with just one more devotion to come after today. But the text before us this morning (47:1–12)confronts us with Ezekiel’s vision of the water flowing from the temple. Ezekiel’s tour of the temple compound is...
by Stuart Chase | 9 Jun 2022 | Devotionals
As we continue focusing on Ezekiel’s vision of a rebuilt temple (chapters 40–48), our attention narrows this morning (chapters 45–46) on the division of the land (chapter 45), the reinstatement of the feasts (46:1–18), and the assigned places for preparing sacrifices...
by Stuart Chase | 8 Jun 2022 | Devotionals
In the extended section of Ezekiel detailing the new temple (chapters 40–48), we have thus far considered lessons from the initial measuring of the temple (chapters 40–42) and the glory of the Lord filling the central temple space (chapter 43). Chapter 44 continues...
by Stuart Chase | 6 Jun 2022 | Devotionals
Matt Redman revealed the inspiration behind his song “The Heart of Worship” as a time when the church in which he served had entered a time of devotional apathy. While the music was stirring, it became apparent that the singing was glorifying the musicians rather than...
