J. C. Ryle comments on Mark 6:14-29 An unjust imprisonment and a violent death, were the last fruit that John the Baptist reaped, in return for his labor. Like Stephen and James, and others, of whom the world was not worthy, he was called to seal his testimony with his blood. Histories like these are … More Your best life now? Or later? J.C. Ryle on Mark 6
You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us! —Psalm 85:3-4 C.H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” connects Psalm 85 and the book Judges: How often did the longsuffering of God take away from Israel the punishments which had … More Restoration and Mercy
Pastor Kim Riddlebarger on Judges 8, today’s reading: In 1 Timothy 6, the apostle Paul warns us of many of the same things that Gideon brought upon Israel. He speaks of men who “teach a different doctrine[which]does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness.” Ironically, Gideon … More Beware whose example you follow
April 15 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 (ESV) 14 Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there … More April 15 1 Corinthians 10:14-33
April 15 Mark 6:14-29 (ESV) The Death of John the Baptist 14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ [1] name had become known. Some [2] said, “John the Baptist [3] has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one … More April 15 Mark 6:14-29
April 15 Psalm 85 (ESV) Revive Us Again To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 85:1 Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. 4 Restore … More April 15 Psalm 85
April 15 Judges 8 (ESV) Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna 8:1 Then the men of Ephraim said to him, “What is this that you have done to us, not to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they accused him fiercely. 2 And he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with … More April 15 Judges 8
Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 10 (in our reading plan today) that we are to take heed of the examples of the Old Testament, because we should learn from them and not repeat their mistakes. In verse 12 he warns: Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. C. H. … More Faith and confidence in Jesus alone
J.C. Ryle on Mark 6:5-6 (today’s reading is Mark 6:1-13) And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. Two remarkable expressions are used in teaching this lesson. One is, that our Lord “could do no mighty … More Ryle: Let us watch our own hearts
Sam Storms comments on Psalm 84 (our passage for today) and Psalm 63: Some people are terrified of appearing needy. Obsessed with their public image and how they are perceived, they put on a false front of self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Not David! That’s one of the things I admire most in the author of so many … More A relentless and chronic ache for joy
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