When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he … More How do we discern God’s will?
Jesus quoted Isaiah in Matthew 15:9-10, part of our reading plan today: “‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’” John Piper preached a sermon, “Worship is an End in Itself” based on this passage, and … More Vain worship vs genuine worship
Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord, exulting in his salvation. All my bones shall say, “O Lord, who is like you, delivering the poor from him who is too strong for him, the poor and needy from him who robs him?” Psalm 35:9-10 Charles H. Spurgeon writes in the Treasury of David: As the tongue … More Even if worn to skin and bone, yet my very skeleton shall magnify the Lord
John Piper, in a sermon on Exodus 33 (in our reading plan today), “I Will Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious” Now the question rises why in 33:18 Moses prayed to see God’s glory? “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” I think the reason was this: Moses knew that his request for … More The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life.
February 12 Acts 21:1-25 (ESV) Paul Goes to Jerusalem 21:1 And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. [1] 2 And having found a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we had come in … More February 12 Acts 21:1-25
February 12 Matthew 15:1-20 (ESV) Traditions and Commandments 15:1 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God … More February 12 Matthew 15:1-20
February 12 Psalm 35 (ESV) Great Is the Lord Of David. 35:1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! 3 Draw the spear and javelin [1] against my pursuers! Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!” 4 Let them be … More February 12 Psalm 35
February 12 Exodus 32-33 (ESV) The Golden Calf 32:1 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land … More February 12 Exodus 32-33
In our Bible reading passage for today, Acts 20:13-38, Paul is speaking to the elders from Ephesus. In 2002, John Piper challenged men and women who are in positions of leadership in youth and college ministries: I want to begin by asking you a question that comes from the book of Acts. When your present … More Not shrinking, but imparting a passion
Here is J. C. Ryle with encouragement gleaned from our passage today, Matthew 14:22-36, which describes Jesus walking on the water in the midst of a storm. There is encouragement here for all true Christians. Let them know that there is nothing created, which is not under Christ’s control. “All things serve Him.” He may allow … More HIS billows. Under HIS control.
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