Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of … More Piper: Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception.
And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons. —Mark 1:38-39 ESV J.C. Ryle: The meaning of these words is plain and unmistakable. Our … More Why did Jesus come?
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds. —Psalm 75:1 From The Treasury of David: As the smiling flowers gratefully reflect in their lovely colours the various constituents of the solar ray, so should gratitude spring up in our hearts after the smiles … More For infinite goodness there should be measureless thanks.
Joshua summoned them, and he said to them, “Why did you deceive us, saying, ‘We are very far from you,’ when you dwell among us?Now therefore you are cursed, and some of you shall never be anything but servants, cutters of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.” They answered Joshua, … More God’s grace and mercy extended beyond the borders
John Piper on 1 Corinthians 2: The main point of 1 Corinthians 1–4 is to show that God has accomplished our redemption in such a way that every prop of human pride is knocked out from under us. “God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak … More All props knocked out from under us
J.C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: Twice we are specially told that the unclean spirits know our Lord. In one place it says, “they knew Him.” to another, the devil cries out, “I know you who you are, the Holy One of God.” They knew Christ, when Scribes were ignorant of Him, and Pharisees would … More J.C. Ryle: the uselessness of a mere intellectual knowledge of religion
Yours is the day, yours also the night; you have established the heavenly lights and the sun. You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter. —Psalm 74:16-17 ESV Henry Law(1878): The works of creation teach as clearly as the works of providence and grace. In the realm of … More Changes mark the course of grace
What can we learn from this passage in Joshua 6 about Jericho? 1. If God is for us and with us, high walls and closed doors are not a problem. See also Acts 12:10 2. Things beyond reason and “impossible” require faith. See also John 8:56 and Hebrews 11:1 3. Our responsibilities do not stop … More Lessons from Jericho
John Piper, in a sermon, “God Called Us into Life and Hope,” comments on the passage in ! Corinthians that is in our reading for today: At first glance the call of God does not look like a foundation for assurance. If somebody calls you on the phone and invites you to dinner, is that … More The call of God is not like a phone call inviting us to dinner
Sam Storms’ (Enjoying God Ministries) comments on Psalm 73. Asaph, author of Psalm 73, was deeply disturbed and perturbed by the prosperity of the wicked and the oppression of the righteous. It led him to question God’s goodness and greatness. It stirred him to wonder if the pursuit of godliness was really the wisest path to follow. His … More Psalm 73: Questioning God’s goodness and greatness
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