Devotionables

The Lord miraculously saves Israel with a strong arm. The first thing his people do is sing a song unto Yahweh. They give God glory. Their worship sets a pattern for the redeemed. Do you give God the glory? Devotionables #442 - Did You Give God Glory? Exodus 15 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

God delivers his people out of bondage and oppression from tyrannical Egypt. He leads his people out by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day. The LORD ultimately secures victory for his people and destroys Pharaoh and his army in the sea. This historical triumph also pictures what Christ has done for his people. Devotionables #441 - Exodus: The Flight from Egypt Exodus 12:40-42 F260 Devoti...

God is always on time, and his timing is perfect, precise, purposeful, and planned. Trust his timing. Devotionables #440 - Right on Time Exodus 12:40-42 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Passover is this unbelievable moment where God rescues and redeems his people from slavery and bondage. We remember the slaughtered lambs and blood on the doorposts. However, we must not forget that this is a moment of judgment. God judges the Egyptians and their "gods." Devotionables #439- Passover: Redemption & Judgment Exodus 12 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church i...

Moses begins to give the LORD reasons why he should be excused from the call of God to lead the people out of Israel from Egypt. God reminds him that he will prepare and equip all he calls. Devotionables #438- God Prepares and Equips the Called Exodus 4:1-17 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Moses asks God for his name. God replies, "I Am Who I Am...tell them, "I AM, has sent me to you." Devotionables #4367- What's In A Name? Exodus 3:13-15 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The hardship and oppression of the Israelites do not escape the notice of the Lord. Moses stresses the Lord's awareness and compassion for his people, which stirs him to act on their behalf. Friend, be encouraged today that the Lord knows, sees, hears, and remembers you. Devotionables #436 - God Remembers Exodus 2:23-25 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville...

The book of Exodus starts with a new Pharaoh but an old problem. Humans are prone to forget God and what he has done. The new king of Egypt was no exception. When we fail to remember God, all sorts of problems arise. Devotionables #435 - Pharaoh Forgets Exodus 1:8-14 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

We repeatedly hear a refrain in the Scriptures, "Do NOT be afraid." Now, this is not just in general don't be scared, for there are many things that do and should bring us great fear. But when you consider what is paired with it–the promise of God to be with his people–then the admonishment to not be afraid makes more sense. And this promise that God will be with you and will be with his people be...

As we finish Genesis and the story of Joseph, we are reminded that the Bible is a story, first and foremost about God. The story reminds us of God's goodness and sovereignty. This story teaches us to trust and brings us comfort that God indeed uses all things in our lives for his glory and our good. Devotionables #433 - The Goodness and Sovereignty of God Genesis 50:20 F260 Devotionables is a mini...

We revisit a Devotionable Pastor Adam Cole did on Genesis 49:10. It's an amazing prophecy concerning our Lord Jesus Christ from the tribe of Judah. Devotionables #432 - King Jesus in Genesis (redux) Genesis 49:10 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

It's helpful to put on our SPECS when reading the Bible. Is there a sin to avoid? A promise to claim? An example to follow? A command to obey? Do you see the Savior? In today's passage, we see Jesus as our brother who allows us to approach the King. Devotionables #431 - I See My Brother Jesus in Genesis 43 Genesis 43:1-5 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisvill...

For the second time, Joseph finds himself in the pit. It would have been easy for him to be bitter, give up, or blame others when sitting in this Egyptian prison. But Joseph seems to have a different heart now. Devotionables #430 - Life in the Pits Genesis 40:15 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The narrator of Genesis now turns his attention to Joseph. Nearly all of the rest of Genesis is written with the spotlight fixed on him. But as we read through this portion of the book, we'll see that, per usual, it is God who is the main character. He is behind the scenes working to protect this family, to protect his promise, to bless them and the entire world through them. Devotionables #429 -...

God is working in and through even some of our messiest situations. He blesses us in unexpected ways at different times. He is faithful despite our unfaithfulness. Devotionables #428 - Two Brothers Genesis 27 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Isaac and Rebekah have twins! In a plot twist, God tells Rebekah that Jacob, the youngest of the two, will be the one whom the promises of God will be bestowed and, through him, be a blessing to the world. Esau, for his part, despises his birthright. Devotionables #427 - Price of Lunch Genesis 25:34 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

The Lord providentially leads and provides. He answers prayers. In these situations, we often continue through life without stopping to worship or give thanks. In today's devotionable, we are encouraged by the worship of Abraham's servant, who glorifies the Lord for his faithfulness. Devotionables #426 - A Lesson in Gratitude Genesis 24:26-27 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Bapti...

The Bible is God's story. In these early pages of Genesis, we learn much about God and the world he has made. We are learning about God's character. He is good, wise, loving, and strong. Everything he does is for his glory and our ultimate good. We can trust him even in the hard times. Devotionables #425 - Trusting God with Hard Things Genesis 18:16-25 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth...

God's promises sometimes appear too good to be true because God specializes in the impossible. One example in the Bible is when he gives a son to Abraham and Sarah. Their son's name is Isaac, which means he laughs. Abraham and Sarah both laughed, but God has the last word and fulfills his word always, for nothing is too hard for the Lord. Devotionables #424 - He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best Genesis...

In God's economy, faith is that which is rewarded with righteousness. There is no amount of good work that you and I can do to be in the right standing before God. How can we be righteous before God? The answer is faith. The poster person for this theological truth is Abraham. We learn that God credited it to him as righteousness because of his faith. The Apostle Paul teaches us in Galatians that...

Genesis 12 is a turning point in the Bible. The story of Abraham, still Abram in this passage, begins to come into focus. God tells him to follow after him and makes some astonishing promises. Again, the early chapters of the Bible paint Yahweh as the promise-making God. As we continue reading, we will also see that he is the promise-keeping God. Devotionables #422 - Yahweh's Promises Genesis 12:1...

The Tower of Babel is a fascinating story. It advances themes from the garden and will come up in the Scripture again. No matter how we try to build or even how high we can attain for ourselves, God is still in the heavens. Devotionables #421 - The Tower and City Genesis 11:1-9 F260 Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Job is a fascinating story in the heart of the Old Testament. Our Bible reading plan has us reading a few chapters and what a blessing they are to us. Job pulls back the curtain on the nature of God's good, wise, and loving providence. The book is entitled Job, but we learn much about God. Devotionables #420 - Job: Behind the Curtain of God's Providence Job 1-2, 38-42 F260 Devotionables is a minis...

The story of Noah and the flood is a fantastic story about God. We learn in Genesis 6-9 that God will not ignore sin. Sin must be punished. Yet a pattern begins to emerge in the early pages of Scripture that even amid judgment, there is mercy and salvation for those who walk with God by faith. More promises come, and God is becoming known as the promise maker early on in Genesis. Devotionables #41...

What is wrong with the world is a quintessential question for everyone alive. All religions and philosophies deal with the problem. The Bible tells us what's wrong with God's good creation in Genesis chapter 3. In a word, the answer is sin. Adam and Eve fell prey to the serpent's temptation, ate the fruit God had commanded them not to eat, and ushered sin and death into God's world. That is the fu...