Monthly Archives: December 2009

Christian Parenting – Instilling a heart to serve

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Scott Roberts

Jesus said, “whoever wants to be first must be your slave — just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:27-28).  Serving is what … Continue reading →

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Where’s Jesus? the story of Jacob’s flocks (Genesis 30:25-43)

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Scott Roberts

In Genesis 30:25-43 the story of Jacob’s family continues, this time as it relates to his wealth and the increase of his flocks.  Jacob takes the speckled or spotted sheep and goats and the dark-colored lambs.  But then he engages … Continue reading →

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Thomas Paine and Government Debt

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Scott Roberts

I just finished reading Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.  IN it he lays out the case for freedom and limited government at the time of the American Revolution.  Here is a quote that we would all be wise to remember: Can … Continue reading →

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Christ in the Gap – 2 Chronicles 30:1-27

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Scott Roberts

I was reading this section of Scripture while on a prayer retreat in October and the sheer picture of Christ that it contains struck me.  If you are familiar with Old Testament history, you will recall that Judah has been … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism Devotional Q3

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Scott Roberts

Q.3. How do you come to know your misery? A. The Law of God tells me. Monday Read Romans 3:20.  While the Law cannot save us, the law can show us where we are sinning.  The Laws of God show … Continue reading →

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Christ to crush the serpent’s head – Gen 3:14-15

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Scott Roberts

 Merry Christmas.  The Savior is come.  The King of Kings, the prince of peace, the Mighty God is with us. This advent season we have been exploring the promised children of Scripture.  We have looked at Abraham’s promised child, Isaac; we … Continue reading →

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Christian Parenting – Teaching Stewardship to your children

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Scott Roberts

What is stewardship?  Stewardship is the act of managing every resource within one’s control for the glory of God.  The steward asks the question, “Will my actions enhance the Kingdom of God by displaying the heart of God to the … Continue reading →

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Where’s Jesus? The story of Jacob’s children (Genesis 29:31-30:24)

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Scott Roberts

In Genesis 29:31-30:24, there is a fascinating story about Jacob’s wives and the children they bear.  In it Leah conceives and gives birth to six sons; Rachel has one son and the two servants have two sons apiece for their … Continue reading →

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Hannah’s Son of Service – 1 Sam 1:1-28, 3:19-4:1a, 7:3ff, 7:15, 12:1-3 12:23, 16:13

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Scott Roberts

So far, this advent season we looked at the promised child of Abraham and saw how God had promised Abraham one who would continue the family line.  How his promised son would be specially chosen by God to be the … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Catechism Devotional Q2

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Scott Roberts

Q.2. What must you know
to live and die in the joy of this comfort? A. Three things:
 first, how great my sin and misery are;
 second, how I am set free from all my sins and misery;
 third, how I … Continue reading →

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