Devotions
Category Archives: Old Testement Bible Stories
The story of Ruth
Even though God had given the People of Israel the land of Canaan, they often sinned by worshiping false gods. For this, God would punish them. As a punishment, God did not send any rain to the land of Israel. … Continue reading →
God’s commandments and Jesus
God’s Commandments: And God spoke all these words (to the people of Israel in the dessert): “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. “You shall have no other gods … Continue reading →
We all need a Savior
Adam & Eve are tempted Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the Eve, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the … Continue reading →
A garden, a command, and a wife for Adam
God plants a garden Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden. The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. … Continue reading →
Creation of all things
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. The first day: God said, … Continue reading →
My Shephard
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I … Continue reading →
Hannah and Samuel
The Bible tells us that a long time ago there was a man named Elkanah. He and his wife Hannah had no children, which sadden Hannah greatly. Year after year Elkanah and Hannah went to worship the Lord Almighty at the … Continue reading →
Naaman healed of leprosy
Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant … Continue reading →
God protects Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, about 90 feet high and 9 feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates … Continue reading →
God’s Law: Lost and Found
In about 623 BC, right before the Israelite’s exile to Babylon, God’s holy temple was a mess after many years of evil kings and idol worship. When a 26-year-old king decides that its time to repair the temple, God’s Book of Law is found. Josiah … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Service tonight at 6:30
Join us this evening at 6:30 for our Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service. There will be no service tomorrow. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day with your family! Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him … Continue reading →
Solomon builds a Temple for the Lord
King Solomon sent a message to Hiram king of Tyre: “You know that because of the wars waged against my father David, he could not build a temple for the Name of the Lord his God until the Lord put … Continue reading →
Jacob’s Dream
Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to … Continue reading →
The Walls of Jericho
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I … Continue reading →
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and … Continue reading →
