Scripture > Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. > > — Mark 16:9 (ESV) Devotional Jesus “appeared first to Mary Magdalene,” probably not only on account of her great love and persevering seeking, but because, … Read more

Scripture > The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall not go out. > > — Leviticus 6:13 (ESV) Devotional Keep the altar of private prayer burning. This is the very life of all piety. The sanctuary and family altars borrow their fires here, therefore let this burn well. Secret devotion … Read more

Scripture > Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. > > — Matthew 28:1 (ESV) Devotional Let us learn from Mary Magdalene how to obtain fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Notice how she sought. She sought the … Read more

Scripture > If you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stones, for if you wield your tool on it you profane it. > > — Exodus 20:25 (ESV) Devotional God’s altar was to be built of unhewn stones, that no trace of human skill or labour might be … Read more

Scripture > Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. > > — Psalm 56:9 (ESV) Devotional It is impossible for any human speech to express the full meaning of this delightful phrase, “God is for me.” He was “for us” before the … Read more

Scripture > But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” > > — Jonah 4:9 (ESV) Devotional Anger is not always or necessarily sinful, but it has such a tendency to run wild that … Read more

Scripture > The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. > > — 2 Timothy 4:18 (ESV) Devotional Yonder city of the great King is a place of active service. Ransomed spirits serve him day and night … Read more

Scripture > To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. > > — Jude 1 (ESV) Scripture > To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the … Read more

Scripture > Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. > > — Joel 1:3 (ESV) Devotional In this simple way, by God’s grace, a living testimony for truth is always to be kept alive in the land—the beloved of the Lord are to hand … Read more

Scripture > And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. > > — 1 Peter 5:10 (ESV) Devotional You have seen the arch of heaven as it spans the plain: glorious are … Read more