Psalm 78:4-7 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the … More Piper: The aim of all knowledge is confidence in God.
What happens when we do not obey God? As we read through Joshua this month, we will come across many instances of disobedience. When we think that we can continue to live as we wish, disregarding His command to flee temptation, to “put off the old”? Romans 8:13 says, “For if you live according to … More “Be killing sin or it will be killing you.”
1 Corinthians 5:1-2: It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. John Piper … More May it never be!
We learn from Mark 2:13-17 that Jesus is a physician. The Scribes and Pharisees complained that he was eating and drinking with sinners. But Jesus told them that those who are healthy don’t need a doctor, but the sick sure do. Here is J. C. Ryle: The Lord Jesus did not come into the world, … More What would Jesus prescribe?
~From Coty Pinckney, “When God Doesn’t Answer, A Sermon on Psalm 77” The night was dark and foggy. A man walked in the darkness from his house to the cobble-stone street, his step determined and relentless, but his face — had anyone been able to see it in the dark — was tear-stained and weary. … More Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.
In our Bible reading for today, we come to Joshua 13-14 where God promises an elderly Joshua that he WILL complete what he started. This is a theme we see again in the New Testament: And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion … More Finishing Well
John Piper, in “Sustained by All His Grace”- In 1 Corinthians 4:7 Paul says, And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? The answer to that first question is “nothing.” “What do you have that you … More Boast in amazing grace
In Mark 2, we read of the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man. But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” And he rose and immediately picked up his bed … More Mark 2…Amazing Healer
Psalm 76:7 But You, You are to be feared! The fear of man is a snare, but the fear of God is a great virtue, and has great power for good over the human mind. God is to be feared profoundly, continually, and alone. Let all worship be to him only. ~C.H. Spurgeon, inThe Treasury … More Profoundly, continually, and alone
And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands. Not a man of them shall stand before you.” So Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched up all night from Gilgal. And the Lord threw them into a panic before Israel, who struck them with a great … More Sovereign Hail
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