1) The next portion, starting in Genesis chapter 4:8, teaches us a valuable series of lessons, one excellent and the other not so much. Verse eight begins with Cain suggesting to his brother Abel to go out into the field. It seemed innocent enough. "Let's go take a walk and check out the field. Who knows? Maybe we can see something cool," Cain said…

1) As we delve into **2nd Timothy, chapter 3 verse 1**, we comprehend this truth: in the last days, perilous times will come. The term 'perilous' pertains to times of stress. It's fair to say that we are indeed in such times currently, and the stress seems to be escalating with each passing week. However, this should also indicate to us that the en…

1) It's Friday, and it's time for Dr. Dave's Devotional Diamonds of the Day. We begin with a classic. Many of us are familiar with the book, "Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." While it may not be spiritually profound, it is practically wonderful. We're going to explore the origin of this book, which can be traced back to Isaiah,…

A) James 5:4 describes how people will behave in the last days, hoarding wealth for themselves, not sharing, and denying others their rightful share. This behavior, which is akin to saying, “I have what I need to survive, and everyone else can fend for themselves,” is not in line with the Spirit of God. B) One commandment that frustrates many peopl…

1) In Acts 25, we resume at verse 13, using larger sections of text to progress through the narrative more swiftly. After Paul appeals to Caesar, Festus prepares to communicate the situation to Rome and Caesar. Concurrently, he receives visitors, King Agrippa and his sister Bernice, who are there to pay their respects to Festus. 2) Festus informs t…

A) Jude verse 10 discusses individuals who defile what they do not comprehend, behaving like irrational animals. It’s remarkable that humans, created in the image and likeness of God, can exhibit such behavior. We’re not referring to pets or other appealing creatures, but to irrational animals that behave erratically. The scripture in Jude is unequ…

A) Jude verse 10 discusses individuals who defile what they do not comprehend, behaving like irrational animals. It’s remarkable that humans, created in the image and likeness of God, can exhibit such behavior. We’re not referring to pets or other appealing creatures, but to irrational animals that behave erratically. The scripture in Jude is unequ…

60 minutes: 1) I enjoy Wednesdays because it gives me the opportunity to teach the classics. As I've often mentioned, teaching classics sometimes involves delving into less pleasant areas of life. We must be individuals who seek truth rather than simply hearing what pleases us. Today's discussion will focus on a very real adversary who harbors a de…

A) In David's plea, he asks to be thoroughly cleansed from all his iniquity, not just a portion of it. He requests a complete cleansing, from top to bottom. He asks God to examine him and cleanse him of any iniquity found within him. However, everything hinges on verses 3-4, when David acknowledges his transgression. This acknowledgement is key to …

A) In David's plea, he asks to be thoroughly cleansed from all his iniquity, not just a portion of it. He requests a complete cleansing, from top to bottom. He asks God to examine him and cleanse him of any iniquity found within him. However, everything hinges on verses 3-4, when David acknowledges his transgression. This acknowledgement is key to …

1) David describes a person declared righteous as someone who has been forgiven for their disobedience, and whose sins have been removed from sight. In other words, it's not just the righteousness of Jesus that reconciles us with God. It's also the fact that our sins were crucified at the cross, leaving us sinless and forgiven. 2) He elaborates on …

A) In Matthew Chapter 17, Verse 22, Jesus predicts his death once again to prepare the disciples for what is going to be a profoundly difficult time. In telling them about his death, he also informs them that he will be raised from the dead. However, the disciples' focus at this point is on the fact that Jesus is going to die, and they were filled …

1) David describes a person declared righteous as someone who has been forgiven for their disobedience, and whose sins have been removed from sight. In other words, it's not just the righteousness of Jesus that reconciles us with God. It's also the fact that our sins were crucified at the cross, leaving us sinless and forgiven. 2) He elaborates on …

A) Typically, Monday’s episodes on the David Spoon Experience are straightforward. However, the concept of normalcy is not something we fully grasp today. The show delves into profound territory when Roslyn calls in with both a praise report and a prayer request. Understanding how people interact with us is a crucial aspect of our journey. B) For t…

A) A servant of the Lord must also be gentle, which implies refraining from physical aggression, capable of teaching, patient, and humble in correcting those who oppose them. When disagreements arise, tact is essential because the Lord does not want us to intimidate people into faith. When you engage with someone, respecting them as a human being r…

A) Typically, Monday’s episodes on the David Spoon Experience are straightforward. However, the concept of normalcy is not something we fully grasp today. The show delves into profound territory when Roslyn calls in with both a praise report and a prayer request. Understanding how people interact with us is a crucial aspect of our journey. B) For t…

1) It's Friday, and it's time for Dr. Dave's devotional diamonds of the day. We have some remarkable insights for you. The first step is to ask, "What are the directions?" In life, many of us find it challenging to accept directions from others. This has become a classic joke between spouses driving in their car, trying to decipher not a fold-out m…

A) It’s Friday, a day when anything can happen. Our brother Sergio poses an intriguing question about the ebb and flow of faith in our lives. David, of course, mentions his new book, “The Faith That Pleases God”. This book is available to everyone. If affordability is an issue, the ministry will cover the cost. B) It’s crucial to understand that th…

1) It's Friday, and it's time for Dr. Dave's devotional diamonds of the day. We have some remarkable insights for you. The first step is to ask, "What are the directions?" In life, many of us find it challenging to accept directions from others. This has become a classic joke between spouses driving in their car, trying to decipher not a fold-out m…

A) It’s Friday, a day when anything can happen. Our brother Sergio poses an intriguing question about the ebb and flow of faith in our lives. David, of course, mentions his new book, “The Faith That Pleases God”. This book is available to everyone. If affordability is an issue, the ministry will cover the cost. B) It’s crucial to understand that th…

1) After being falsely accused of numerous crimes and evil deeds, Paul didn’t throw a tantrum. Instead, Paul simply stated, “I’m not guilty. It’s not true. I don’t care.” Sometimes, we might feel the need for a grand public display to deny accusations. Perhaps, we should keep it simpler. 2) Then, for strategic reasons, Festus asks Paul if he’s will…

A) The author continues by stating that these individuals, these dreamers, defile their bodies. They reject authority and slander celestial beings, referring to authoritative prophets of God as well as angelic beings. In contrast, we learn that even the most powerful angelic being does not slander Satan himself, which should give us pause when cons…

1) After being falsely accused of numerous crimes and evil deeds, Paul didn’t throw a tantrum. Instead, Paul simply stated, “I’m not guilty. It’s not true. I don’t care.” Sometimes, we might feel the need for a grand public display to deny accusations. Perhaps, we should keep it simpler. 2) Then, for strategic reasons, Festus asks Paul if he’s will…

A) The author continues by stating that these individuals, these dreamers, defile their bodies. They reject authority and slander celestial beings, referring to authoritative prophets of God as well as angelic beings. In contrast, we learn that even the most powerful angelic being does not slander Satan himself, which should give us pause when cons…

1) Well, this show is one for the ages. Three testimonies highlight the day. 2) Brother Ace calls in and shares a life changing testimony about God bringing him back to health from the actual brink of death. God's grace is so sufficient, Ace is back to ministering to people. Wowzers. 3) Roslyn calls in to share her testimony about being cancer-free…

A) In the latter part of verse one, David asks God to erase his sin. Have you ever wished for God to erase something you've done? That's precisely what King David did. He petitioned the Lord to blot out his sin so that there would be no record of it. He asked to be completely removed from his sin and for his sin to be completely removed from him. H…

1) We return to the delightful elements of Romans, which is, in many ways, the backbone of the New Testament following the gospels. Romans chapter 4, verse 3, states that from God's perspective, Abraham had no basis for pride. This is crucial for all of us to understand. If every breath we take is a gift from God, then there is nothing we could eve…

A) It's important to note that at the end of this teaching, Jesus makes it clear that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can move mountains in our lives. This suggests that some of these mountains in our lives are still there because we don't operate with faith. The disciples wanted to know why they could not cast out the spirit, which…

1) We're picking up Genesis chapter four at verse 6. The two offerings, one from Cain and the other from Abel, were presented to the Lord. Abel's offering, which was the best he had to offer, was accepted by God. Cain's offering, which simply came from the produce he had cultivated, was rejected. Because of this rejection, Cain became angry and dej…

A) **2nd Timothy chapter 2 verse 24** states that the servant of the Lord must not strive or quarrel. An argumentative spirit has crept into many ministries. This does not imply that having an argument is inherently sinful, which would be absurd. However, if every conversation becomes an argument because of an incessant need to be right, that's eve…

A) **2nd Timothy chapter 2 verse 24** states that the servant of the Lord must not strive or quarrel. An argumentative spirit has crept into many ministries. This does not imply that having an argument is inherently sinful, which would be absurd. However, if every conversation becomes an argument because of an incessant need to be right, that's eve…

1) We explore the joy of the Lord and how it serves as our strength. Simultaneously, we examine our accessibility to this joy. The true joy of the Lord is not contingent upon God granting it because we deserve it. In fact, it has nothing to do with that. The true joy of the Lord, which is our strength, comes from God Himself and simply being in His…

A) We are examining one of the most significant Psalms, Psalm 51. This Psalm is often referred to as the Sinner's Prayer Psalm. It was written by King David after Nathan the prophet confronted him about his actions concerning Bathsheba and Uriah the Hittite. This Psalm is typically recognized as a prayer of repentance. B) Notably, in verse one, the…

1) We explore the joy of the Lord and how it serves as our strength. Simultaneously, we examine our accessibility to this joy. The true joy of the Lord is not contingent upon God granting it because we deserve it. In fact, it has nothing to do with that. The true joy of the Lord, which is our strength, comes from God Himself and simply being in His…

1) We resume our discussion with Romans, Chapter 3, Verse 29. The Apostle makes a clear statement: God is not solely the God of the Jews, but also the God of the Gentiles. This encompasses everyone in philosophical thought. It is explicitly stated that there is only one way to be accepted by God: He justifies us through faith. This faith is specifi…

Now, it's Jesus's turn, and he expresses his own frustration. "How long must I be with you until you believe?" This question sums up a very important teaching for all of us: the Lord has been with us for quite some time, yet many of us operate with a tremendous lack of faith, which does not please Jesus. Many scholars believe that this was directed…