Rev. David Bast

Rev. Dave Bast retired as the President and Broadcast Minister of Words of Hope in January 2017, after 23 years with the ministry. Prior to his ministry and work at Words of Hope, Dave served as a pastor for 18 years in congregations in the Reformed Church in America. He is the author of several devotional books. A graduate of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, he has also studied at both the Fuller and Calvin seminaries. Dave and his wife, Betty Jo, have four children and four grandchildren. Dave enjoys reading, growing tomatoes, and avidly follows the Detroit Tigers.

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Devotionals

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

Read: Genesis 3:22-24 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! (Ps. 34:8) ”You have made us for yourself,” prayed St. Augustine famously, “and our hearts are restless until

Rev. David Bast December 7, 2023

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Devotionals

Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Read: John 3:13-16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son. (v. 16) ”Of the Father’s Love Begotten” is the best-known hymn of Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, a

Rev. David Bast December 6, 2023

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Devotionals

Joy to the World

Read: Psalm 98 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. (v. 4) ”Joy to the World” has been a popular carol, right from when it was written. One

Rev. David Bast December 5, 2023

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Devotionals

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Read: Matthew 1:1-17 So all the generations . . . were fourteen generations. (v. 17) Charles Wesley, measured by both quantity and quality, was the greatest hymn-writer in church history. He wrote something

Rev. David Bast December 4, 2023

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Devotionals

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Read: Isaiah 11:1-9 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse. (v. 1) This lovely German carol dates from the 14th century. The biblical verse on which it

Rev. David Bast December 3, 2023

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Devotionals

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Read: Psalm 130 I wait for the Lord . . . and in his word I hope. (v. 5) ”I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” is a poem written by one of

Rev. David Bast December 2, 2023

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Devotionals

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Read: Isaiah 7:3-17; Matthew 1:20-23 They shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us). (Matt. 1:23) One of the most familiar and best-loved of all Advent hymns is

Rev. David Bast December 1, 2023

bible proverbs

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Devotionals

A Lamp to Our Feet, a Light to Our Path

Read: Psalm 119:89-112 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight

Rev. David Bast July 31, 2022

bible proverbs

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Devotionals

What to Do with Your Sins

Read: Psalm 32, James 5:13-16 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. (Prov. 28:13) Both David and Solomon (Psalms and

Rev. David Bast July 30, 2022

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