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Forest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsThe Power of Prayer and the Downfall of a King - Acts 12Title: Who Can Stand in God's Way?Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Journey through ActsDate: February 10, 2026Bible: Acts 11Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel in day 472 of a journey through God's Word as he explores Acts chapter 11. This chapter highlights a pivotal moment in the early church where God reveals that the Gospel is for all people, regardless of background.Key Highlights:Peter’s Vision: Learn how God used a vision in Joppa to show Pe...
2026-02-1217 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Can Stand in God's Way - Acts 11Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel in Acts 11. This chapter highlights a pivotal moment in the early church where God reveals that the Gospel is for all people, regardless of background.Key Highlights:Peter’s Vision: Learn how God used a vision in Joppa to show Peter that no person or food should be called "unclean," breaking down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles.The Church at Antioch: Discover the growth of the first multi-ethnic church and the moment disciples were first called "Christians."...
2026-02-1011 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsSatisfaction Must Be Made - Heidelberg Catechism Question #12Title: Satisfaction Must Be MadeSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: February 4, 2026Bible: Hebrews 10:28-31; Isaiah 53:11How can we escape punishment and be received into favor? In this devotion, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel discusses Question #12 of the Heidelberg Catechism, marking the beginning of a gradual movement from the message of guilt toward the solution of grace. Because God’s justice must be satisfied, full payment for sin is required—a debt that must be paid either by ourselves or through a substitute. Past...
2026-02-0416 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsMercy and Justice - Heidelberg Catechism Question #11Is God not also merciful? In this devotion, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores Question #11 of the Heidelberg Catechism, addressing the vital balance between God’s mercy and His justice. While many attempt to pit God's attributes against one another, Pastor Jason explains that God's mercy must be a "just mercy" because sin against His high majesty requires a just punishment.Key Highlights:The Character of God: Understanding that God is perfectly merciful and perfectly just at the same time.The Reality of Justice: Why sin against an et...
2026-02-0217 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsThe First Deacons & the Courage of Stephen - Acts 6Title: First Deacons & Stephen's CourageSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Journey through ActsDate: January 22, 2026Bible: Acts 6Devotional Overview: Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Day 451 of a three-year journey through the Bible. In this session, we explore Acts chapter 6, which marks a pivotal moment in the early church: the establishment of the office of deacon and the powerful ministry of Stephen.Key Highlights:The First Church Division: Discover how the early church...
2026-01-2210 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhose Fault Is This? Heidelberg Catechism Q#6Title: Whose Fault Is This?Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: January 21, 2026Bible: Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 8:4-6Episode Summary: In this installment of the 2026 Heidelberg Catechism series, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores Question #6: "Did God then create man so wicked and perverse?". While previous lessons focused on human guilt, this devotional clarifies that our brokenness was not God’s original design.Pastor Van Bemmel breaks down the "Image of God," explaining that humanity was created "very good" an...
2026-01-2113 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHaters by Nature - Heidelberg Catechism #5Title: Haters by NatureSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: January 19, 2026Bible: Romans 1:28-32; Romans 3:10-18In this seventh installment of the Heidelberg Catechism Devotional series, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores the sobering reality of human nature as presented in Question 5. While the law of God calls us to a perfect "Law of Love," the Catechism and Scripture reveal a natural inclination toward rebellion.Through an examination of Genesis and the book of Romans, Pastor Jason discusses...
2026-01-1914 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsThe Law of Love - Heidelberg Catechism Q #4Title: The Law of LoveSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: January 16, 2026Bible: Matthew 22:36-40The Law of Love: Understanding God’s RequirementsIn this morning devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church explores Question 4 of the Heidelberg Catechism: "What does the law of God require of us?" This lesson marks a pivotal step in our journey from guilt to gratitude, using the law of God as a mirror to understand our own sin and misery....
2026-01-1617 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsKnowing our Sin - Heidelberg Catechism #3Title: Knowing our SinSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: January 14, 2026Bible: Romans 3:19-20; Romans 5:20Knowing Our Sin: Heidelberg Catechism Question #3In this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores the first step of the Christian journey—moving from guilt to grace and finally to gratitude. This session focuses specifically on the source of our knowledge regarding our own sinfulness.Key Highlights:The Source of Knowledge: We gain an accurate and true understanding of ou...
2026-01-1412 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsLame Man Walks - Acts 3Title: Lame Man HealedSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Journey through ActsDate: January 13, 2026Bible: Acts 3Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel on Day 439 of "Walking with Jesus Through the Word" for an in-depth look at Acts Chapter 3.In this session, we witness the powerful miracle at the temple's Beautiful Gate, where Peter and John encounter a man lame from birth. Rather than offering silver or gold, Peter commands him to rise and walk in the name of Jesus Christ of...
2026-01-1353 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsThree Things to Know - Heidelberg Catechism Q#2Title: Three Things to KnowSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Heidelberg Catechism DevosDate: January 12, 2026Bible: Ephesians 2:1-10Three Things We Must Know: Finding Gospel ComfortIn this devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel explores Question #2 of the Heidelberg Catechism, which outlines the three essential things a believer must know to live and die in the joy of "gospel comfort". Using the framework of Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude, Pastor Jason explains how this 500-year-old document remains a timeless guide for the Christian life.
2026-01-1214 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsActs 2 - Spirit-Empowered ProclamationTitle: Spirit-Empowered ProclamationSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Journey through ActsDate: January 1, 2026Bible: Acts 2In this devotional teaching on Acts 2, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel leads us through one of the most pivotal moments in Church history — the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. We see how Jesus’ promise of the Spirit is fulfilled as believers are baptized in the Spirit, empowered to speak boldly, and equipped for mission. As Peter preaches, the good news of Jesu...
2026-01-0839 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsActs 1 - Jesus Continues to WorkTitle: Jesus Continues to WorkSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Journey through ActsDate: January 1, 2026Bible: Acts 1In this devotional teaching on Acts 1, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel walks us through the closing moments of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the beginning of the Church’s mission. We explore the authority of the risen Christ, His ascension into heaven, and the promise of the Holy Spirit, who empowers the disciples to bear witness “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth...
2026-01-0615 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsJoy to the World!Title: Joy to the World!Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 24, 2025Bible: Psalm 98Summary: Joy to the World (Advent Devo #18)In this final advent devotional for 2025, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church examines the "accidental Christmas classic," "Joy to the World".Taking its inspiration from Psalm 98, this session explores how Isaac Watts’ 1719 poem was originally intended as a New Testament reflection on the Psalms rather than a Christmas carol. The devotional highlights ho...
2025-12-2413 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHark! The Herald Angels Sing!Title: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 22, 2025Bible: Colossians 1:15-20Summary: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Advent Devo #17)In this penultimate advent devotional for 2025, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church explores the deep theological roots of the classic carol, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."Drawing from Colossians 1:15–20, the session breaks down the dual nature of Christ—His cosmic divinity as the Creator and sustainer of t...
2025-12-2314 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWe Three KingsTitle: We Three KingsSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 22, 2025Bible: Matthew 2:1-12Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 4, Day 1 of our Scripture and Carols Advent series. Today, we dive into the history and theology of the iconic American carol, "We Three Kings."Explore the journey of the wise men as recorded in Matthew 2, and discover the deep symbolic meaning behind their three famous gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We also...
2025-12-2215 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsO Holy NightTitle: O Holy NightSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 19, 2025Bible: Luke 4:18-19; Romans 8:20-21Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 3, Day 5 of our Scripture and Carols Advent series. In this final session of the week, we explore the deep theological themes and powerful history behind the beloved French carol, "O Holy Night".Discover how this "song of deliverance" connects to Christ’s mission to set the captives free, a message th...
2025-12-1917 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsGo, Tell It on the Mountain!Title: Go, Tell It on The Mountain!Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 18, 2025Bible: Isaiah 52:7; Matthew 28:18-20Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 3, Day 4 of our Scripture and Carols Advent series. In this session, we explore the powerful history and biblical roots of the traditional 19th-century African American spiritual, "Go Tell It on the Mountain".Discover how this stirring call to evangelism connects the prophetic words of Isaiah to the humble...
2025-12-1811 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsThe First NoelTitle: The First NoelSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 17, 2025Bible: Luke 2:8-12; Matthew 2:1-12Advent Devo #13: The Scandalous Truth Behind "The First Noel"Why did pagan astrologers travel 1,000 miles to worship Jesus while the religious experts refused to walk five miles? In today’s Advent devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel uncovers the deep history and conviction behind the folk carol "The First Noel."In this video, we explore:...
2025-12-1719 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsGod Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenTitle: God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 16, 2025Bible: Luke 2:8-20; Galatians 4:4-7Advent Devo #12: The Hidden Meaning of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"Have you been singing this Christmas carol wrong all these years? In today’s Advent devotional, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel dives into the rich history and theology of one of the oldest English folk carols, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen."In this video, we ex...
2025-12-1612 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsAngels We Have Heard on HighTitle: Angels We Have Heard on HighSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 15, 2025Bible: Luke 2:8-15Welcome to Week 3 of our Advent Devotionals on Scripture and Carols! Today, Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church shifts our focus to the joyful announcement of Jesus' birth with the classic carol, "Angels We Have Heard on High".In this devotional, we look beyond the "tinsel halos" of children's nativity plays to rediscover the true, terrifying glory of...
2025-12-1515 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Child is This?Title: What Child is This?Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 10, 2025Bible: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:11Summary: What Child is This?Speaker: Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church Series: Advent Devotional – Scripture and CarolsThis devotional explores the theological depth and history behind the Christmas carol "What Child is This?"Scriptural Foundation:Isaiah 9:6: Identifies the child as both human ("child is born") and divine ("son is...
2025-12-1013 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceTitle: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 9, 2025Bible: Habakkuk 2:20; Zechariah 2:13Our 7th Advent devotional is focused on the call to reverent worship in "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence."SummaryIn this devotional, Jason Van Bemmel explores the ancient hymn Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, noting its potential rivalry with Of the Father’s Love Begotten as the oldest Christian hymn still in use. Originating from the Liturgy of...
2025-12-0911 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsO Little Town of Bethlehem - Micah 5:2-5Title: O Little Town of BethlehemSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Advent Devotionals 2025Date: December 3, 2025Bible: Micah 5:2-5Pastor Jason presents our fourth Advent devotional, covering "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Advent is a season of yearning for Christ's second coming while simultaneously looking back at His first. Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, the prophet Micah prophesied that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem Ephrathah. Though the town was too little to be counted among the significant clans...
2025-12-0415 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWorship with Thanksgiving - Psalm 107Title: Worship with ThanksgivingSpeaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Psalms of ThanksgivingDate: November 26, 2025Bible: Psalm 95Summary: Worship with Thanksgiving (Psalm 95)Theme: The call to corporate worship and the danger of a hardened heart.A Call to "Joyful Noise": The teaching begins by encouraging believers to sing with exuberance, noting that even those not gifted in singing should offer a "joyful noise" from a heart filled with gratitude.Reasons to Worship: Pastor Van...
2025-11-2618 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsAre You Wearing the Right Clothes? - Matthew 22:1-22 & Psalm 51Walking in the Gospels - Week 10, Day 5Are You Wearing the Right Clothes?Matthew 22:1-22 & Psalm 51Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-04-1110 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Sin is Worse Than the Fear of Man? - Matthew 21:23-46 & Psalm 50Walking with Jesus in the GospelsWeek 10, Day 4What Sin is Worse Than the Fear of Man?Matthew 21:23-46 & Psalm 50Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (PCA)www.foresthillpca.orgPastor Jason Van Bemmel, pastor@foresthillpca.org
2025-04-1010 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Curse the Fig Tree? - Matthew 21:1-22 & Psalm 49Walking with Jesus in the GospelsWeek 10, Day 3Why Curse the Fig Tree?Matthew 21:1-22 & Psalm 49Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (PCA)www.foresthillpca.orgPastor Jason Van Bemmel, pastor@foresthillpca.org
2025-04-0909 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat is Greatness in the Kingdom of God? - Matthew 20:20-34 & Psalm 48Walking with Jesus in the GospelsWeek 10, Day 2What is Greatness in the Kingdom of God?Matthew 20:20-34 & Psalm 48Forest Hill Presbyterian Church (PCA)www.foresthillpca.orgPastor Jason Van Bemmel, pastor@foresthillpca.org
2025-04-0808 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsIs God Unfair? - Matthew 20:1-19 & Psalm 47Walking in the Gospels - Week 10, Day 1Is God Unfair?Matthew 20:1-19 & Psalm 47Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-04-0708 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsDo We Have to Sell Everything & Give to the Poor? - Matthew 19:16-30 & Psalm 46Walking in the Gospels - Week 9, Day 5Do We Have to Sell Everything & Give to the Poor?Matthew 19:16-30 & Psalm 46Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-04-0408 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsDid Jesus Say Anything About Gender, Sexuality & Marriage? - Matthew 19:1-15 & Psalm 45Walking in the Gospels - Week 9, Day 4Did Jesus Say Anything About Gender, Sexuality & Marriage?Matthew 19:1-15 & Psalm 45Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-04-0310 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsIs Seeing Believing? Why Moses & Elijah? - Matthew 17:1-13 & Psalm 40Walking in the Gospels - Week 8, Day 5Is Seeing Believing? Why Moses & Elijah?Matthew 17:1-13 & Psalm 40Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2810 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsPeter: Why So Brilliant & So Dull?? - Matthew 16:13-28 & Psalm 39Walking in the Gospels - Week 8, Day 4Peter: Why So Brilliant & So Dull??Matthew 16:13-28 & Psalm 39Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2709 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Do We Fail to Understand? - Matthew 16:1-15 & Psalm 38Walking in the Gospels - Week 8, Day 3Why Do We Fail to Understand?Matthew 16:1-15 & Psalm 38Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2608 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat is Faith and Where Does It Come From? - Matthew 15:21-39 & Psalm 37Walking in the Gospels - Week 8, Day 2What is Faith and Where Does It Come From?Matthew 15:21-39 & Psalm 37Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2512 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Kind of Worship Honors God? - Matthew 15:1-20 & Psalm 36Walking in the Gospels - Week 8, Day 1What Kind of Worship Honors God?Matthew 15:1-20 & Psalm 36Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2409 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Do We Do When Jesus Sends Us into a Storm? - Matthew 14:22-36 & Psalm 35Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 5What Do We Do When Jesus Sends Us into a Storm?Matthew 14:22-36 & Psalm 35Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2110 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsCan We Foresee the Consequences of Our Actions? - Matthew 14:1-21 & Psalm 34Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 4Can We Foresee the Consequences of Our Actions?Matthew 14:1-21 & Psalm 34Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-2009 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Valuable is the Kingdom to You? - Matthew 13:34-46 & Psalm 32Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 2How Valuable is the Kingdom to You?Matthew 13:34-46 & Psalm 32Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1808 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow's the Seed of the Word Growing in You? Matthew 13:18-33 & Psalm 31Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 1How's the Seed of the Word Growing in You?Matthew 13:18-33 & Psalm 31Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1713 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Did Jesus Tell Parables? Matthew 13:1-17 & Psalm 30Walking in the Gospels - Week 6, Day 5Why Did Jesus Tell Parables?Matthew 13:1-17 & Psalm 30Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1409 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Kind of Heart Bears Good Fruit? - Matthew 12:33-50 & Psalm 29Walking in the Gospels - Week 6, Day 4What Kind of Heart Bears Good Fruit?Matthew 12:33-50 & Psalm 29Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1308 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat is the Unpardonable Sin? - Matthew 12:15-32 & Psalm 28Walking in the Gospels - Week 6, Day 3What is the Unpardonable Sin?Matthew 12:15-32 & Psalm 28Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1207 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Honors God on the Sabbath? Matthew 12:1-14 & Psalm 27Walking in the Gospels - Week 6, Day 2What Honors God on the Sabbath?Matthew 12:1-14 & Psalm 27Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1109 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Do Some People Not Get It? Matthew 11:20-30 & Psalm 26Walking in the Gospels - Week 6, Day 1Why Do Some People Get It & Others Don't?Matthew 11:20-30 & Psalm 26Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-1007 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Do We Do When God Doesn't Meet Our Expectations? Matthew 11:1-19 & Psalm 25Walking in the Gospels - Week 5, Day 5What Do We Do When God Doesn't Meet Our Expectations?Matthew 11:1-19 & Psalm 25Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-0710 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsJesus Did Not Come to Bring Peace? - Matthew 10:34-42 & Psalm 24Walking in the Gospels - Week 5, Day 4Jesus Did Not Come to Bring Peace?Matthew 10:34-42 & Psalm 24Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-0608 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Can We Prepare for Persecution? - Matthew 10:16-33 & Psalm 23Walking in the Gospels - Week 5, Day 3How Can We Prepare for Persecution?Matthew 10:16-33 & Psalm 23Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-0508 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHave You Been Called and Sent by Jesus? - Matthew 10:1-15 & Psalm 22Walking in the Gospels - Week 5, Day 2Have You Been Called and Sent by Jesus?Matthew 10:1-15 & Psalm 22Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-0410 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsAre You Praying for Laborers for the Harvest? - Matthew 9:14-38 & Psalm 21Walking in the Gospels - Week 5, Day 1Are You Praying for Laborers for the Harvest?Matthew 9:14-38 & Psalm 21Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-03-0311 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsAre You Too Good for Jesus? - Matthew 9:1-13 & Psalm 20Walking in the Gospels - Week 4, Day 5Are You Too Good for Jesus? - Matthew 9:1-13 & Psalm 20Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-02-2808 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat is Your Response to Jesus? - Matthew 8:18-34 & Psalm 19Walking in the Gospels - Week 4, Day 4What is Your Response to Jesus?Matthew 8:18-34 & Psalm 19Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-02-2709 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Does Faith Bring Real Understanding? Matthew 8:1-17 & Psalm 18Walking in the Gospels - Week 4, Day 3How Does Faith Bring Real Understanding?Matthew 8:1-17 & Psalm 18Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-2611 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Are the Most Terrifying Words You Could Hear? Matthew 7:15-29 & Psalm 17Walking in the Gospels - Week 4, Day 2What Would Be the Most Terrifying Words You Could Hear?Matthew 7:15-29 & Psalm 17Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-2510 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Does Judge Not Mean Exactly? - Matthew 7:1-14 & Psalm 16Walking in the Gospels - Week 4, Day 1What Does Judge Not Mean Exactly?Matthew 7:1-14 & Psalm 16Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-2409 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Does our Anxiety Really Say? - Matt 6:25-34 & Psalm 15Title: What Does our Anxiety Really Say?Speaker: Rev. Jason Van BemmelSeries: Walking in the GospelsDate: February 21, 2025Bible: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 15
2025-02-2109 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWho Has Your Heart? Matt. 6:16-24 & Psalm 14Walking with Jesus in the GospelsWeek 3, Day 4: Who Has Your Heart?Matthew 6:16-24 & Psalm 14Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-2007 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Should Christians Study the Old Testament? - Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 3Why Should Christians Study the Old Testament?Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-02-1908 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Should Christians Study the Old Testament? - Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 3Why Should Christians Study the Old Testament?Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-02-1908 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Should Christians Study the Old Testament? - Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Walking in the Gospels - Week 7, Day 3Why Should Christians Study the Old Testament?Matthew 13:47-58 & Psalm 33Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Church - www.foresthillpca.orgTeaching on all Psalms - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTzHvgv0sYVDm4dJxoX6IpCuLlsgksxUg&si=3_k0WfrC8SI450qx
2025-02-1908 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Should We Pray? Matt. 6:1-15 & Psalm 13Walking with Jesus in the Gospels - Week 3, Day 3How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:1-15 & Psalm 13Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1907 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Does Christ's Kingdom Transform Us from the Inside Out? - Matthew 5:31-48 & Psalm 12Walking in the Gospels - Week 3 Day 2How Does Christ's Kingdom Transform Us from the Inside Out?Matthew 5:31-48 & Psalm 12Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1808 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow did Christ Fulfill the Law? Matthew 5:17-30 and Psalm 11Walking in the Gospels - Week 3 Day 1How did Christ Fulfill the Law? How do Christians today relate to the Law?Matthew 5:17-30 and Psalm 11Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.org Forest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1709 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Kind of People Belong in God's Kingdom?What Kind of People Belong in God's Kingdom?Walking in the Gospels - Week 2, Day 5Matthew 5:1-16 & Psalm 10Pastor Jason Van Bemmel - pastor@foresthillpca.orgForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1408 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Did Jesus Bring the Kingdom?How Did Jesus Bring the Kingdom?Matthew 4:17-25 & Psalm 9Walking in the Gospels Week 2, Day 4Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1309 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsHow Accurately Did God Foretell His Son's Coming?How Accurately Did God Foretell His Son's Coming?Matthew 4:12-17 & Psalm 8Walking in the Gospels Week 2, Day 3Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1207 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Was Jesus Tempted? How Did He Overcome?Why Was Jesus Tempted? How Did He Overcome?Walking with Jesus in the Gospels: Week 2, Day 2Matthew 4:1-11 & Psalm 7Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1107 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy Was Jesus Baptized?Why Was Jesus Baptized?Walking with Jesus in the Gospels: Week2, Day 1Matthew 3:13-17 & Psalm 6Pastor Jason Van BemmelForest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-1006 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat is True Repentance?What is True Repentance? Walking in the Gospels - Week 1, Day 5 Matthew Matt. 3:1-12 & Psalm 5 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-0708 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhen the Innocent Are Killed to Protect the GuiltyWhen the Innocent Are Killed to Protect the Guilty Walking in the Gospels Week 1, Day 4 Matthew 2:16-23; Psalm 4 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-0609 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhat Makes for True Wisdom?What Makes for True Wisdom? Matthew 2:1-15 & Psalm 3 Walking in the Gospels, Week 1, Day 3 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-0507 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsJesus ImmanuelJesus Immanuel Matthew 1:18-25 & Psalm 2 Walking in the Gospels - Week 1, Day 2 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-0406 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWhy a List of Names?Why a List of Names? Matthew 1:1-17 & Psalm 1 Walking with Jesus in the Gospels: Getting to Know Our Savior Better Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org
2025-02-0311 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 31Proverbs 31 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org Proverbs 31 concludes the book of Proverbs with an address against the temptations of wine and the wrong kinds of women. King Lemuel is advised by his mother not to give his strength to women or to drink wine, as these can lead to the perversion of justice. Instead, the chapter contrasts these temptations with the picture of an excellent wife, who is trustworthy, reliable, diligent, hardworking, and faithful. This final section is an...
2025-01-3116 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 30Proverbs 30 Devotional Study with Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org In Proverbs 30, Agur expresses his weariness and ignorance, questioning God's nature and name. He recognizes that God's word is true and a shield, warning against adding to it. Agur asks for two things: to be kept from falsehood and to have neither poverty nor riches, but enough to avoid temptation. The chapter lists four types of people who displease God: those who disrespect authority, those who are self-righteous, those who are prideful, and...
2025-01-3016 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsExalted, Despised, and Rejected 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, with a central focus on Isaiah 53:5: "he was pierced for our transgressions". The sermon begins with the servant's exaltation, noting that he will act wisely and be lifted up. However, this exaltation is connected to his suffering and disfigurement. The "lifting up"...
2025-01-2938 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 29Proverbs 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 impact of righteousness and wickedness on society, noting that when the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule...
2025-01-2915 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 28Proverbs 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 about justice and the poor, while wicked rulers are a curse and are not mourned when they die. The chapter emphasizes that it's better to be a poor person...
2025-01-2812 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 27Proverbs 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 sinful behavior. Open rebuke from a friend is more valuable than hidden love or the flattery of an enemy. It is important to be content with what God...
2025-01-2716 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 26Proverbs 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 fool in a way that makes you like him, but to show him the foolishness of his ways. This requires wisdom and discernment.
2025-01-2614 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 24Proverbs 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 wisdom. It is unwise to envy those who do not live according to integrity and wisdom, because they have more trouble than one might think. Wisdom is...
2025-01-2415 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 23Proverbs 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 teaching warns against the pursuit of wealth, highlighting that true value lies in wisdom and truth, not fleeting riches. It stresses the importance of justice and ethical behavior, urging people to avoid taking advantage of...
2025-01-2314 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 22Proverbs 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 all, so it is better to be humble and fear the Lord. Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go...
2025-01-2216 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 21Proverbs 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 sacrifices. Pride is identified as a root sin, leading to other sins. The teaching contrasts diligent planning, which leads to abundance, with hastiness, which leads to poverty. Getting treasures through lying is futile and a trap. The...
2025-01-2115 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 20Proverbs 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 emphasizes the value of hard work, contrasting it with laziness and oversleeping. It highlights God's omniscience, the need for confession and cleansing, and the importance of trusting in the Lord. Other...
2025-01-2016 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom: Proverbs 19Proverbs 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, hastiness, and actions that lead to ruin. Those on this path may experience the consequences of their choices and blame God. In contrast, the narrow path is marked by integrity...
2025-01-1919 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 16 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 that He has a purpose even in times of trouble. Arrogance is an abomination to the Lord, while steadfast love, faithfulness, and the fear of the Lord atone for iniquity and turn...
2025-01-1615 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 15 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 fools pour out folly. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing both the good and the evil. Wisdom also involves heeding instruction and reproof. Fools despise their father's instruction, but the prudent heed...
2025-01-1513 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 12 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 associated with righteousness and the negative consequences of wickedness. Here are some key points about the teachings in Proverbs 12: * Wisdom vs. Foolishness: The proverbs often contrast the characteristics and outcomes of wise and foolish behavior. For example, those who love...
2025-01-1214 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 10Walking 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 misinterpreting them as guarantees of earthly prosperity, emphasizing that true blessings come through faith in Christ. The devotional concludes with a prayer for wisdom and guidance in living a Christ-like life, drawing parallels between the...
2025-01-1016 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 9 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 voices in the world The voice of wisdom The voice of folly The...
2025-01-0912 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom - Proverbs 8 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 lives in accordance with it.
2025-01-0820 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 7 - Proverbs 7Walking 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, masking its true nature. • The Trap of Sin: Sin leads to destruction and spiritual death. • Guard Your Heart from All Forms of Sin: Be vigilant...
2025-01-0711 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 6 - Proverbs 6Walking 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. • Abominations to the Lord: God hates pride, deceit, violence, wickedness, and those who stir up conflict .• Cling to God’s Word: Immerse yourself in Sc...
2025-01-0614 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 5 - Proverbs 5Walking in Wisdom – Day 5 - Proverbs 5 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • Guard Your Heart: Protect your heart and mind against the allure of forbidden things. • The Danger of Adultery: Strong warnings against the devastating consequences of sexual immorality .• Marital Faithfulness: The call to cherish and delight in one's spouse, finding satisfaction and fulfillment within the covenant of marriage. • Christ as the Faithful Bridegroom: Jesus, as the embodiment of wisdom, remained perfectly faithful to His Father and calls us to follow His example.
2025-01-0511 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 4 - Proverbs 4Walking in Wisdom – Day 4 - Proverbs 4 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • Get Wisdom: The repeated command to pursue wisdom above all else. • The Value of Parental Instruction: The importance of heeding the wisdom passed down from parents. • Wisdom as Skill for Living: Wisdom is practical knowledge, understanding, insight, and discernment applied to life. • Watch Your Feet, Guard Your Heart: Be mindful of your lifestyle choices and the company you keep, and diligently guard your heart against evil. • Fix Yo...
2025-01-0412 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 3 - Proverbs 3Walking in Wisdom – Day 3 - Proverbs 3 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • Blessings of Obedience: Keeping God's commandments leads to a long and peaceful life. • Embrace God's Attributes: Hold fast to steadfast love and faithfulness, both in receiving them from God and extending them to others. • Trust in the Lord: Do not rely on your own understanding, but acknowledge God in all your ways. • Value Wisdom Above All: Wisdom is more precious than riches and brings true and lasting gain. ...
2025-01-0314 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 2 - Proverbs 2Walking in Wisdom – Day 2 - Proverbs 2 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • Pursuit of Wisdom: We are called to actively pursue wisdom as we would seek valuable treasures. • The Source of Wisdom: True wisdom comes from the Lord. • The Benefits of Wisdom: Wisdom brings understanding, protection, and guidance. • Two Temptations to Avoid: The deceptive words of wicked men and the allure of the adulterous woman. • Walking in the Way of the Good: Choosing the path of righteousness leads to life
2025-01-0210 minForest Hill PCA Devotionals
Forest Hill PCA DevotionalsWalking in Wisdom 1 - Proverbs 1Walking in Wisdom – Day 1 - Proverbs 1 Pastor Jason Van Bemmel Forest Hill Presbyterian Church www.foresthillpca.org • The Two Ways: The path of wisdom (fear of the Lord, obedience to God) vs. the path of folly (selfishness, rebellion). • The Importance of Parental Instruction: Children should heed the teachings of their parents, and parents should ensure those teachings align with God's Word. • The Enticement of Sinners: Be wary of those who tempt you away from righteousness. • The Call of Wisdom: Wisdom is personified as a voice crying out for people to turn from folly and embrace knowledge. • The Consequences of Rejecting Wi...
2025-01-0110 min