Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. —2 Thessalonians 2:16–17, part of our Bible reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon, “Why Hope? Grace!” … More Good hope through grace
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15, part of our Bible reading plan today) J. C. Ryle comments: It would be vain to decide positively which is the most common sin in … More Confident in God’s superintending providence?
The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. —Psalm 147:2-6, … More He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart. After the reigns of King David and King Solomon, the Kingdom of Israel divided into two: Judah and Israel. It’s a little confusing to keep straight because the southern Kingdom of Judah had Jerusalem, the Temple, … More Right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart
July 22 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (ESV) Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits [1] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain … More July 22 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
July 22 Luke 12:13-21 (ESV) The Parable of the Rich Fool 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for … More July 22 Luke 12:13-21
July 22 Psalm 147 (ESV) He Heals the Brokenhearted 147:1 Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, [1] and a song of praise is fitting. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the number of the … More July 22 Psalm 147
July 22 2 Chronicles 25-27 (ESV) Amaziah Reigns in Judah 25:1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart. 3 And as soon as the royal … More July 22 2 Chronicles 25-27
The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is … More Knowing the Truth vs Loving the Truth
In our reading plan, we come to Luke 12:1-12 today, where Jesus warned us against the fear of man. Here is commentary from J.C. Ryle on this passage The fear of man is one of the greatest obstacles which stand between the soul and Heaven. “What will others say of me? What will they think of me? … More Jesus’ remedy for the fear of man
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