Siloam Baptist Church

09/08/2026

DEVOTION Tuesday, September 8, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/prayer-7/ Prayer

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name
- Matthew 6:9

Every word of our Lord's model prayer is remarkable and vital, but it is especially important to notice first what he puts first.

He begins with these wonderful and welcoming words: our Father. Even God's chosen people, the people of Israel, had never been encouraged to approach God in the Old Testament with such familiarity and warmth! True, Jesus had addressed almost every one of his prayers to his "Father", but what an unexpected and pleasant surprise for him to beckon us to enjoy the same intimacy.

Yet, in the same breath, Jesus reminds us not to grow complacent or presumptuous in the presence of our Father, because he is no ordinary father -- he is our Father in heaven. The heavens are his throne and the earth is his footstool.

But even this is good news, isn't it? The very One to whom we are encouraged to pray is the One who has the power and authority and wisdom to fulfill our desires and answer our prayers. No matter how big the issue might be, or how impossible the request might be, there is nothing that we cannot bring to our Father in prayer and there is nothing that he cannot do.

And what is to be the first request on our lips, the chief desire of our hearts? Hallowed be Your name. Recognizing that our heavenly Father is worthy of our every praise and devotion, we are to hallow (set apart and above) his name in our hearts. If his name is sacred in our hearts, then his name will be consecrated in our choices, our actions, our lives.

Our dear and heavenly Father, may your great name be hallowed in us!

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name– Matthew 6:9 Every word of our Lord’s model prayer is …

09/08/2026

Great day for little David Robinson Jr. who received the Right Hand of Fellowship. Amazing time in the presence of the Lord.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

DEVOTION Monday, September 7, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/gods-word-7/ God's Word

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God
- Matthew 4:4

We have to eat to live. Yet, Jesus reminds us (and Satan), food is not all that is needed. You could have all the food in the world and yet remain empty and lifeless.

The one thing that truly energizes and fills and sustains is the Word of God. With God's Word as your constant companion and sustenance, you can be content even when other food is withheld, just like Jesus was after fasting for 40 days.

But notice that we are to live by every word that proceeds from God's mouth, not just our pet passages or favorite verses. There is not a word in God's Word that we do not need, that we cannot profit from. God's Word is a well-rounded meal and we are not meant to leave any part of it out.

Do you agree with Jesus? Do you see that consuming everything this world has to offer would still leave you empty, and yet each word of God is able to build you up and strengthen you for life's journey?

If you agree with Jesus, do you live like Jesus? Do you forgo Satan's temptation to find fulfillment in earth-bound pleasures, in order to enjoy the far greater pleasure of communion with God?

Are you living on bread alone, or by every word of God's Word?

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God– Matthew 4:4 We have to eat to live. Yet, Jesus reminds …

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

DEVOTION Sunday, September 6, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/the-gospel-message-7/ The Gospel Message

These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name
- John 20:31

John here gives us the mission statement for his gospel; in it we find an excellent summary of the gospel message.

First, the purpose of the gospel is to exalt and proclaim that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God." Any message that pretends to be the Bible's good news, but falls short of this declaration, is not the true gospel.

The core of the gospel message is not -- as many attempt to make it -- the dignity of humankind, charitable acts of service, or even the promise of heaven. The gospel hub, from which every other part of the message emanates and keeps its right place, is the deity and glory of Jesus Christ.

Yet, the good news does apply to you. The truth is that Jesus is God's anointed and perfect Son, who came to die in the place of his people and pay for their sins. But John wrote these things, not merely for the purpose of passing on facts regarding Jesus, but that these truths might affect us.

The things that John has so carefully and beautifully recorded for us are written for this purpose: "that ye might believe...and that believing ye might have life through his name." Nothing could be more important!

Have you read John's record? Do you believe his claims regarding Jesus? Have you believed on Jesus Christ, that believing you might have life through his name?

These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name – John …

09/05/2026

DEVOTION Saturday, September 5, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/salvation-7/ Salvation

Through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: and by him all that believe are justified from all things
- Acts 13:38-39

How strange that it could ever be truthfully said that "through this man" -- any mere man -- could be found forgiveness of sins!

Imagine (and I recognize this may actually be true for you) that you have never heard the gospel preached or taught from the Bible. If you then read these words, would you not immediately ask, or at least wonder, what man is spoken of here? And how could he possibly take away my sins?

If you did ponder that question, it would be the wisest and most important question you could ever ask. Because, ultimately, there is nothing more important than having your sins forgiven by the holy and sovereign God, who will one day judge his universe.

The answer, of course, is in the context of Paul's sermon at an ancient Jewish synagogue. And he is speaking of the very man whom he used to despise and persecute -- Jesus Christ.

Through Jesus Christ, Paul says, forgiveness of sins is found. By him all that believe on him are justified (they are declared innocent) in the court of God's judgment.

This is because Jesus took the sins of his people upon himself when he was crucified. Every believer is assured, then, that their sins have been paid for, have already been punished, and so they will not be judged for them.

This is the gospel. This is the good news of Jesus Christ. This man is able to justify those who believe from all things, no matter how terrible the sin may be.

Through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: and by him all that believe are justified from all things – Acts 13:38-39 How strange …

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

DEVOTION Friday, September 4, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/repentance-7/ Repentance

Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth
- Revelation 14:7

This message comes from an angel, in the last days, and is part of the "everlasting gospel" which he preaches to all the inhabitants of earth (verse 6).

This is a message then which you are meant to hear, and should receive, no matter who you are or where you come from. It is directed toward "every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people." Why? Because God made heaven and earth.

You are walking on God's ground, breathing God's air, enjoying God's sun, and looking up into God's sky. And the same God who made heaven and earth is coming soon in judgment. Every eye will see him and every knee must bow to him.

So, as the angel proclaims, fear God and give him the glory he is due. The implied subject is "You!" This is not a message for other people, or for a group of people -- it is a direct and authoritative and gracious command for you to fear God and give him glory.

Perhaps you already are a believer in Jesus Christ, and have confessed and repented of your sins. Is this message not to you also? Shouldn't we all embrace the everlasting gospel, at every point in our lives? Is it not always a timely reminder to be told "fear God, and give him glory," since we so easily become distracted from this one great priority for our life?

What a joy it should be to a believer to hear these words: "worship Him!" It is but the encouragement to our heart's desire, the command that we delight to obey.

Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth– Revelation 14:7 This message …

09/03/2026

DEVOTION Thursday, September 3, 2026

http://www.baptistbiblehour.org/resources/devotional/sin-and-its-effects-7/ Sin and Its Effects

She said, 'The Philistines be upon thee, Samson.' And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, 'I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself.' And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him
- Judges 16:20

The horrendous tragedy of the shorn, helpless, but foolishly confident Samson is an appropriate picture of each one who dabbles too long in sin.

Samson had teased with Delilah on several previous occasions, pretending to confide in her the secret to his supernatural strength. But finally he revealed it to her and she, of course, promptly took advantage of the information. This pathetic scene follows, in which he goes boldly against his enemies, but this time without the strength he has always had before.

The same thing can easily happen to any of us, if we are not careful. Your marriage, your relationship with your children, your moral purity -- all of these are only invincible as long as Christ is the core of your life.

If you dabble in sin long enough, assuming that you can keep the power of Christ and enjoy the immediate pleasures of sin, you will wake one day to find that you have been shorn of the strength that you thought you would always have. Your marriage is falling apart, your children are rebelling, you have committed sins you never thought possible, life has lost its luster.

Thankfully, as with Samson, God is only a prayer away. When we turn to Christ in repentance and faith, God is able to restore what has been lost, although there may be life-long scars from the mistakes we have made.

She said, ‘The Philistines be upon thee, Samson.’ And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, ‘I will go out as at other times before, and shake …