Tuesday Morning Devotion 1.10.23

Our word for today was “Synod”. In Acts 15 the Apostles and Elders gathered at Jerusalem to figure out how to handle an issue in the church. Men still do this, and in the ARP our annual gathering is called a “Synod”. We helpfully define that for you and explain a little bit of the context.

Today in our devotion we heard a reminder from Romans 11 about how the promise of the conversion of ethnic Israel reminds us of God’s covenant assurance in Christ.

Today in our devotion we looked at Hebrews 10:5-10. In this passage the author of Hebrews shares an important lesson about the nature of Christ’s sacrifice for sin at the cross as he quotes Psalm 40.

Today in our devotion from Bethany ARP we looked at Hebrews 9:6-10. In this passage the author of Hebrews opens up to us a little bit about the advantages we have in the new covenant temple vs. the old covenant temple.

Today for our Monday devotion from Bethany ARP we heard a word from Paul in 1 Cor. 2:1-5 where he encourages Christians to trust in the power of Scripture. It’s that which will take down our enemies, and it will do so in Christ.

For today’s devotion from Bethany ARP we heard a challenge from Acts 4:13 to “be like Christ” in the spirit of Rom. 12:2, Eph. 5:1-2, and other passages. The more we rest in the finished work of our Lord, the more we shall be at rest.