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This devotional examines the biblical principles for disannulling vows as outlined in Numbers 30, emphasizing the role of spiritual authority within the family structure. It explains that a father or husband may cancel a vow made by a daughter or wife if they were unaware of it at the time it was made, provided the cancellation occurs upon hearing of it. The teaching uses a pastoral illustration of a wife whose unrealistic vow to read the Bible for an hour daily was disannulled by her husband, allowing her to maintain a sustainable spiritual discipline. The message extends to the broader importance of integrity, urging parents and leaders to be careful with their words and to teach children the seriousness of keeping promises to avoid causing emotional harm and spiritual confusion.

The Wife of the Lamb is a City! And the glory in her is God's!

Genesis 13:1-18 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Hai; 4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD. 5 ¶ And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. 6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together. 7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. 8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. 9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. 10 ¶ And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. 12 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. 13 But the men of Sodom were wicked.

This sermon examines the narrative of Nabal and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, contrasting the husband's stubbornness and evil deeds with his wife's wisdom and understanding. The preacher highlights how Nabal's harshness mirrors the stiff-necked behavior of Israel described in Judges, serving as a warning against suppressing known truth and acting in self-righteous vengeance. In response to Nabal's insult, David prepares for retribution, but Abigail intervenes with humility and provision, successfully averting bloodshed and demonstrating the power of wise counsel. The passage concludes with the Lord striking Nabal, illustrating that divine judgment is certain and operates on God's timing rather than human initiative. Ultimately, the sermon points to Christ as the greater David who endured revilement without retaliation, encouraging believers to trust in God's justice and avoid taking vengeance into their own hands.

Sermon on the Scriptural call for fathers to lead

"Remember Lot's Wife" Luke 17:20-37

Colossians 3:18-21 teaches us Christ's design for a Christian family.

This sermon explores the narrative of Genesis 24 as a profound illustration of God's sovereign providence in securing a wife for Isaac. The central message emphasizes that divine appointments are not the result of human planning or chance, but rather the fulfillment of God's eternal counsel, as seen in the servant's prayer and Rebekah's timely arrival. The text presents a typological view where Abraham represents the Father, Isaac the Son, and the nameless servant the Holy Spirit, who testifies to the riches of the Father and the glory of the Son without self-glorification. The preacher highlights Rebekah's willing response, "I will go," as a model of the believer's faith in Christ, whom they have not yet seen but love through the witness of the Spirit. Finally, the sermon addresses the theme of comfort in grief, noting that Isaac was comforted after his mother's death, and encourages believers to find hope in the resurrection and to redeem the time by living faithfully in their relationships.

Jesus wants you to love and serve your wife today, and it's easy to get into a holding pattern THINKING you're doing that. But when the chips come down, how well are you REALLY doing? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig talk about the upward call of loving your wife better every day, and especially supporting her through her own struggles. They discuss… - How to stop being oblivious to your wife's struggles – including the one question to ask that will open your eyes to what the real problems are in your marriage - How to love her through trials like serious illness, with the remarkable example of how President William McKinley always ensured his bedridden wife was number one - A controversial litmus test for knowing when your relationship is faltering without you realizing - Some easy tactics for cultivating a stronger sensitivity to how precious your wife really is - What to do when your wife is not responding well to your efforts at loving her better Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #DiscipleshipForDads #ChristianFatherhood #Generations #KevinSwanson #ChristianMarriage #LovingYourWife

The sermon explores the practical application of Ephesians 5, emphasizing that a godly marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and the church. It addresses the theological necessity of the wife's submission to her husband, clarifying that this role is not indicative of inferiority but rather a distinct responsibility within God's design. The message challenges husbands to embrace headship as a burden of accountability and sacrificial love, urging them to move beyond mere provision to actively sanctify and cherish their wives. By contrasting modern cultural misconceptions with biblical truth, the teaching calls believers to fulfill their specific roles with mutual submission and spiritual intentionality. Ultimately, the sermon presents marriage as a sacred mystery that magnifies Christ when both partners live out their God-given responsibilities in a home characterized by love, attentiveness, and unity.

The angel of the seven plagues, the wife of the Lamb, and the great, high mountain!

Dr. Bill Jones answers a common question about how his time is spent in New York City when he is not leading chapel services or hosting a mission team. He describes spending eight hours with his wife cleaning and power washing the church basement, where the Covenant Mercy Mission runs its food distribution, and patching holes in the mortar and sealing cracks on the west-facing side of the building in hopes of painting it in the spring. This behind-the-scenes work shows that maintaining the facility God has provided is a vital part of sustaining the chapels, food distribution, and spiritual outreach in the city. The account reminds listeners that faithful ministry includes humble, practical labor carried out in dependence on the strength God supplies. The episode closes with a request for prayer for both the spiritual outreach and the upkeep of the building God has given the ministry.

This chapel service addresses young people on the practical and spiritual preparation required for marriage, emphasizing that it is a deliberate process rather than a spontaneous event. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 24:27, the speaker outlines a sequence of preparation, establishment, and building, urging listeners to count the costs and secure their foundations before entering into covenant. The message identifies key needs for a wife, such as security, sincere praise, and spiritual leadership, while listing specific behaviors that wound a spouse's spirit, including unfavorable comparisons and a lack of inner discipline. Biblical love is defined as selfless giving based on needs rather than wants, with practical applications from 1 Corinthians 13 provided for cultivating these qualities in daily relationships. The sermon concludes with a call to adopt a broader perspective by considering the viewpoints of others and God, encouraging believers to yield their expectations to Christ to avoid bitterness and foster genuine, lasting intimacy.