http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Devotional-blog.html Choose a Daily Devotion or Scripure from this Devotional Blog to read each day. en-us Devotional Reflections Sat, 12 May 2012 17:45:59 GMT Sat, 12 May 2012 17:45:59 GMT devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/John1.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/John1.html As John 1 begins, we are introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ, first as the Creator and then as the Lamb of God. He is first introduced to us at His baptism by John the Baptist, after which He . . . Fri, 11 May 2012 20:06:13 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/GospelofJohn.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/GospelofJohn.html The Gospel of John was written for the purpose of showing that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, By studying the Book of John we will take an intimate look at the words and life of Christ and how . . . Fri, 11 May 2012 20:01:56 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusofNazareth.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusofNazareth.html We have found Him, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. With these astounding words, Philip called Nathanael, after responding to the simple words of Christ, “Follow Me.” One must not lose the . . . Fri, 11 May 2012 19:59:04 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusDisciples.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusDisciples.html As we continue our study of John 1 we see the beginning of Jesus Disciples being called. John the Baptist, seeing Jesus again said, Behold the Lamb of God. Two disciples heard him speak and . . . Thu, 10 May 2012 18:39:55 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LambofGod.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LambofGod.html John the Baptist, seeing Jesus coming toward him proclaimed, Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” John makes its clear that this is no ordinary man; He is the Son of God, . . Fri, 04 May 2012 19:46:43 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LyricsAmazingGrace.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LyricsAmazingGrace.html Lyrics Amazing Grace - Undoubtedly one of the most famous hymns ever, Amazing Grace was written by John Newton to illustrate a sermon on New Year’s Day, 1773. It was later published in John Newton ... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:19:40 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/MeaningofGrace.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/MeaningofGrace.html What is the meaning of grace? The Lord Jesus Christ became sin for us so that we would be able to stand before God as righteous. Nothing in us deserves such love; there is no merit in us that would... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:18:19 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/TestimonyofJohntheBaptist.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/TestimonyofJohntheBaptist.html Set forth in this narrative from John 1, we are given the testimony of John the Baptist. Who was this voice crying in the wilderness that had reached the ears of the Pharisees, the religious . . . Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:06:58 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay24.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay24.html Lords Day 24 of the Heidelberg Catechism in this poetic version by David Croft asks why the good we do cannot make us right with God. If this salvation is free, does that not make us indifferent in .. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:26:42 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/IntheBeginning.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/IntheBeginning.html As in most books, the book of John begins in the beginning with an introduction of the most important Person in the book, and what an extraordinary person He is! With a message that . . . Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:11:01 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusLightoftheWorld.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/JesusLightoftheWorld.html Continuing in John 1, John introduces Jesus Light of the World. John himself is not that Light, as the writer quickly tells us, but has come to be a witness of that Light, who would give all who , , , Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:06:05 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/HeidelbergCatechismPoetry.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/HeidelbergCatechismPoetry.html Heidelberg Catechism Poetry is a work of David Croft. Based upon the Heidelberg Catechism, the poetry is set into Lords Days. As a work in progress, new poetry will continue to be added. At this . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:07:44 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay34.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay34.html Lords Day 34 of the Heidelberg Catechism begins a rather lengthy section on the Law of God. This Lords Day is presented poetically by David Croft in three sections. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:59:01 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay33.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay33.html Lords Day 33 of the Heidelberg Catechism as presented in this poetic version by David Croft continues to address the change in lifestyle for the new believer in Christ. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:58:11 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay32.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay32.html Lords Day 32 addresses perhaps one of the most critical questions we should consider. How good does one need to be to be a Christian, and how bad must someone be to not be a Christian? Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:10:30 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay31.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay31.html This beautiful poetic version by David Croft, of Lords Day 31 of the Heidelberg Catechism takes up questions regarding the keys to the kingdom as taught in God's Holy Word. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:48:17 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay30.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay30.html Lords Day 30 of the Heidelberg Catechism, presented here in poetical form by David Croft, continues to instruct us regarding the Lord's Supper, as well as reminding us who should partake of the . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:17:20 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay29.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay29.html Continuing on the subject of the Lord's Supper, Lords Day 29 of the Heidelberg Catechism, portrayed poetically here by David Croft, questions the bread and wine, asking if they are truly turned . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:40:41 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay28.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay28.html In this poetic presentation by David Croft of Lords Day 28 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we begin the subject of The Lord's Supper. What does our Lord command us to do in the Bible regarding this ... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:08:16 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay27.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay27.html In this poetric presentation by David Croft of Lords Day 27 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we continue the discussion which we began in Lords Day 26 on the . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:18:50 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay26.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay26.html Lords Day 26 of the Heidelberg Catechism, written here in poetic form by David Croft, discusses the subject of baptism and its significance to God's people. Written in two separate poems, we . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:34:34 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay25.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay25.html The Heidelberg Catechism, Lords Day 25, as presented in this poetic version by David Croft, tells us where our faith comes from and speaks of the sacraments and their perfect focus on the sacrifice .. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:06:16 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay23.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay23.html The Heidelberg Catechism, Lords Day 23, as given in this classic poetic style by David Croft, expresses the very reasons for my faith. How can a sinner truly be right with a perfect, righteous, and... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:41:18 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay22.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay22.html Beautifully penned by David Croft, this poetic version of Lords Day 22 of the Heidelberg Catechism addresses the comfort of our bodily resurrection, as well as the knowledge that we shall live . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:06:52 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay21.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay21.html Lords Day 21, in this beautiful poetic rendition by David Croft, declares the duties believers share as being members in the community of God. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:34:02 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay20.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay20.html Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do for me? Lords Day 20 of the Heidelberg Catechism addresses this question poetically in this poem by David Croft. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:01:31 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay19.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay19.html This beautiful poem by David Croft from Lords Day 19 of the Heidelberg Catechism helps us understand the significance of Christ, our Judge, sitting at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:34:42 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay18.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay18.html Where is Christ? Lords Day 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism addresses this question. In this poetic rendition by David Croft we grapple with the presence of Christ. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:07:19 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay17.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay17.html In this beautiful poetic presentation by David Croft, Lords Day 17 of the Heidelberg Catechism discusses the importance of the resurrection of Christ. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:33:28 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay16.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay16.html So many questions surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are answered by Lords Day 16 of the Heidelberg Catechism as presented in this beautiful poetic rendition by... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:31:31 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay15.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay15.html In this beautiful poetic presentation of Lords Day 15 by David Croft, the Heidelberg Catechism addresses the suffering of Christ. Why did Jesus have to suffer? Was there no other way to save a lost.. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:35:44 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay14.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay14.html Lords Day 14, in a beautiful poetic fastion by David Croft, discusses the fact that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and why that benefits the children of God. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:06:37 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay13.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay13.html Lords Day 13 poses the question of Jesus being called the only Son of God as well as our Lord. David Croft presents a beautiful poetic version of these catechism questions. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:37:58 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay12.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay12.html Lords Day 12 continues with the theme began in Lords Day 11. David Croft in beautiful poetic fashion discuses the meaning of Christ being the anointed one as well as the significance of being , , , Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:14:48 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay11.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay11.html Lords Day 11 of the Heidelberg Catechism discusses the name of Jesus. David Croft beautifully expresses the significance of the name of Jesus in this poetical rendition of this . . . Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:48:13 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay10.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay10.html Lords Day 10 of the Heidelberg Catechism is displayed beautifully in this poetic rendition of the questions and answers by David Croft regarding the providence of God, and what that means to us. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:27:07 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay8.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay8.html Completing Lords Day 7 and going on to Lords Day 8, this beautiful poetry by David answers questions 23 to 25 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Question 23 begins with a statement of belief, called the . . Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:55:21 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay9.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay9.html Lords Day 9 addresses beautifully the question of what we believe regarding God, the Father almighty. In his wonderfully graphic poetic style, David Croft continues the questions begun in Lords Day 8. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:52:53 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay7.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay7.html This beautiful poetry by David Croft answers the questions posed in Lords Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism, Are all saved through Christ just as all were lost through Adam? and What is true faith? Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:53:14 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay1.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay1.html Lords Day 1, from the Heidelberg Catechism Poetry by David L. Croft, is entitled What Comfort Stills. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:11 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay2.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay2.html Lords Day 2, from the Heidelberg Catechism Poetry by David L. Croft, is entitled How Do You Know Your Misery. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:59:19 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay4.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay4.html Lords Day 4, from the Heidelberg Catechism Poetry by David L. Croft, is entitled Is God In Any Way Unjust. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:55:50 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay5.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay5.html Lords Day 5, from the Heidelberg Catechism, continues with questions regarding our own inability to pay for our great sin. Nothing we can do can assuage God's righteous indignation. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:53:31 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay6.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/LordsDay6.html Lords Day 6, from the Heidelberg Catechism, continues with questions regarding the necessity of our penal substitute being wholly righteous and yet also wholly man. Beautifully illustrated poetically Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:51:59 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/ThirteenthDay.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/ThirteenthDay.html The day finally came: the twelfth month, the thirteenth day, the month of Adar, the thirteenth day. We are told in verse 1, On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:15:09 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Restoration.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Restoration.html Restoration! Each chapter seems to get better and better as we consider the state of the Jews in the land. Mordecai, with the help of the king's scribes has completed his . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:11:28 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Doomsday.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/Doomsday.html Doomsday! Is the story of Esther over? Can we now say, "And they all lived happily ever after."? There is only one problem. Remember, once the king made a decree and sealed it with his signet . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:09:34 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/EndofHaman.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/EndofHaman.html The end of Haman has come. You will remember, that things are beginning to look really bad for Haman. His plot to annihilate the Jews is beginning to unravel. . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:08:14 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/GloomandDoom.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/GloomandDoom.html Gloom and Doom. How humiliating! After parading Mordecai around the city as one honored by the king, Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered. Remember how supportive . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:06:55 GMT http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/TheTideTurns.html http://www.devotional-reflections-from-the-bible.com/TheTideTurns.html The Tide Turns. In our last devotion Haman was feeling pretty smug; he believed the king was planning to honor him before all of the people. . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:05:33 GMT