Like Samson, we may have weak instruments, but we have a strong God.

From a Study in Judges, Samson Part 3, from Back Free Church of Scotland: What did Samson have to work with, in his exploits and in his offensive against the Philistines? The answer is — not very much. The first time he attacks, it is with three hundred foxes whom he binds tail to tail, … More Like Samson, we may have weak instruments, but we have a strong God.

The Lord’s Supper as Worship

In our read-through-the-Bible plan, we come to 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.  where Paul gives instructions regarding The Lord’s Supper. Evidently, there were abuses that needed correction.   John Piper, in a sermon, “The Lord’s Supper as Worship”, says that we express the value of Christ by “remembering,” by “proclaiming,” and by “nourishing.” Reminding First, the Lord’s … More The Lord’s Supper as Worship

Jesus’ creative power

J. C. Ryle on Mark 6:35-46  Of all our Lord Jesus Christ’s miracles, none is so frequently described in the Gospels, as that which we have now read. Each of the four Evangelists was inspired to record it. It is evident that it demands a more than ordinary attention from every reader of God’s word. … More Jesus’ creative power

Seeing the sovereign hand of God in the life of Abimelech

 Pastor Kim Riddlebarger comments on Judges 9: The story of Abimelech points us in two directions. On the one hand, we see in Abimelech the sovereign hand of God. In order to remove Gideon’s sham dynasty, YHWH allows Abimelech to do in sixty-nine of Gideon’s sons (save one) and then become the leader over much of Israel. The people … More Seeing the sovereign hand of God in the life of Abimelech

How often also has the Lord’s chastising hand been removed from us when our waywardness called for heavier strokes!

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” comments: How often did the longsuffering of God take away from Israel the punishments which had been justly laid upon them! How … More How often also has the Lord’s chastising hand been removed from us when our waywardness called for heavier strokes!