Forest Hill PCA Devotionals

Sermon on Isaiah 52:13-53:3 from Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This sermon, based on Isaiah 52:13-53:12, focuses on the "Fourth Servant Song" and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. It highlights the themes of humiliation and exaltation, disbelief and rejection, and their application to believers. The sermon is structured around five stanzas,...

Proverbs 29 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This teaching focuses on the wisdom found in Proverbs 29, emphasizing the contrast between the path of wisdom and the path of foolishness. It highlights how wisdom involves responding well to correction, while foolishness is characterized by resisting it. The teaching also explores the i...

Proverbs 28 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 28 discusses the societal implications of righteousness, justice, and following God's word. It contrasts the behavior of the righteous and the wicked, highlighting how they treat the poor, and how their actions impact their own lives and the lives of others. Good rulers care...

Proverbs 27 Devotional Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This devotional focuses on Proverbs 27, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in daily life. Boasting about the future is foolish because we are not in control. Instead of self-praise, it is better to be humble and let actions speak for themselves. Jealousy is destructive, leading to foolish and sin...

Proverbs 26 Devotional Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 26 contains a series of proverbs about fools, followed by an answer to those proverbs. A fool acts according to his own desires, without considering God's word or thinking things through. Honor is not fitting for a fool, and a rod is more appropriate. It is important not to answer a fo...

Proverbs 25 Devotional Study Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 25 contains wisdom applicable to leaders, neighbors, and individuals. For leaders, it emphasizes the importance of curiosity, investigation, and surrounding oneself with righteous advisors, not those who are self-promoting. It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of ki...

Proverbs 24 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 24 emphasizes the importance of living according to God's wisdom, which includes discernment and skill for living well. Wisdom, honesty, obedience to authority, diligence, and hard work are key to a good life. Envy is one of the things that can derail a person from a life of wis...

Proverbs 23 Devotional Study from Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This teaching focuses on the wisdom found in Proverbs 23, emphasizing the need for discernment and self-control. It cautions against the deceptive nature of a ruler's delicacies, which are offered with hidden agendas. Similarly, the generosity of a stingy person is not genuine. The t...

Proverbs 22 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 22 contains wise sayings, or truisms, that offer practical life advice but are not to be taken as promises from God. For example, a good name is more valuable than riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The rich and poor will meet before God, who is the maker of them a...

Proverbs 21 Devotional Study from Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This teaching focuses on Proverbs 21, emphasizing the importance of righteousness, justice, and trust in God. The passage highlights that God is sovereign, and a king's heart is like a stream of water in His hand. It is more important to do justice and righteousness than to make sacr...

Proverbs 20 Devotional by Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This teaching focuses on Proverbs chapter 20, emphasizing that the proverbs are truths about living life in this world and are principles to apply for wise living. Key themes include the dangers of alcohol, the need to be sober-minded, and the importance of avoiding quarrelsomeness. The teaching...

Proverbs 19 Devotional Study by Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 19 contrasts two ways of living: a broad path of destruction and a narrow path of wisdom. The broad path is characterized by folly, crooked speech, and a lack of integrity, often pursued by those who are wealthy and powerful. This path is marked by desires without knowledge, hasti...

Devotional Study of Proverbs 18 by Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org The devotional focuses on Proverbs 18, emphasizing the importance of wise speech, teachability, and companionship. It warns against isolation, which can lead to poor judgment and self-centeredness, especially in the age of social media. The teaching highlights that a wise person seeks un...

Walking in Wisdom, Day 17: Proverbs 17Devotional Study by Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.orgProverbs 17 offers practical wisdom for daily living, presenting general principles about human behavior, and is not intended to be interpreted as absolute promises. The chapter contrasts the value of peace and harmony with the problems that arise from strife, sugges...

Proverbs 16 Devotional from Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 16 focuses on the sovereignty of God, emphasizing that both the planned and the seemingly random are under the Lord's control. While people make plans, it is the Lord who establishes their steps and determines their success. Therefore, the wise commit their work to the Lord, trusting...

Proverbs 15 Devotional from Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 15 emphasizes the importance of wisdom, which is rooted in the fear of the Lord. A key aspect of wisdom is controlling one's tongue, using soft answers to turn away wrath instead of harsh words that stir up anger. The wise use their tongues to commend knowledge and speak truth, while...

Proverbs 14 is a collection of 35 two-line proverbs that contrast wisdom and foolishness, offering practical insights into human nature and life. The chapter falls into a broader category of "two ways" literature within the Bible, presenting two distinct paths: the way of the wise and the way of the foolish. Key teachings in Proverbs 14 include:* The Importance of Wisdom: The chapter emphasizes th...

Proverbs 13 Devotional by Michael Taliercio Proverbs 13 offers a collection of wise sayings, or proverbs, that provide practical guidance for life and emphasize the importance of wisdom, righteousness, and the fear of the Lord. Here are some key themes and teachings from Proverbs 13: * Listening to Instruction: The chapter begins by emphasizing the importance of listening to instruction and rebuke...

Walking in Wisdom, Day 12: Proverbs 12 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 12 is a collection of wise sayings, typically two lines each, that offer guidance and perspective on life. These proverbs are not absolute promises from God, but rather truisms that reveal the superiority of wisdom and righteousness over selfishness and evil. They present general patterns of blessing asso...

Walking in Wisdom, Day 11 - Proverbs 11 by Michael Taliercio Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org This is a devotional on Proverbs 11, presented by Michael Taliercio.

Walking in Wisdom, Day 10 - Proverbs 10 by Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church presents a devotional on Proverbs 10. He explains that Proverbs are wise observations about life, not promises, highlighting the general correlation between righteous living and positive outcomes. He cautions against mis...

Walking in Wisdom: Day 9 Proverbs 9 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org In this devotional, Pastor Jason discusses Proverbs 9, which is the ninth trip to the book of wisdom. He talks about the importance of wisdom and how it can help us live our lives in accordance with God's will. Here is a brief outline of the teaching in the video: Introduction The two...

Walking in Wisdom – Day 8 - Proverbs 8 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org In this devotional, Pastor Jason discusses Proverbs 8. He talks about the importance of wisdom and how it can help us to live our lives in accordance with God's will. He also discusses the Trinity and how the Son is the wisdom of God. He encourages us to seek wisdom and to live our...

Walking in Wisdom – Day 7 - Proverbs 7 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • Treasure God's Word: Embrace and internalize God's teachings, making them central to your life. • The Vulnerable Young Man: The story of a young man lacking sense who is easily lured into sin. • The Deceptive Adulteress: Sin is often presented in an enticing and alluring way, mas...

Walking in Wisdom – Day 6 - Proverbs 6 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org •Avoid Foolish Entanglements: Do not act as surety for others, as it can lead to financial ruin. • The Diligent Ant: Learn from the ant's example of hard work and preparation. • The Deceitful Wicked: The wicked person is marked by dishonesty, manipulation, and the sowing of discord...