Refreshment from Ruth

Ruth: Sweet and Bitter Providence, sermon by John Piper It’s a story that shows how “God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform.” It’s a story for people who wonder where God is when there are no dreams or visions or prophets. It’s for people who wonder where God is when one tragedy … More Refreshment from Ruth

Spurgeon: To them the veil is rent, the mercyseat is revealed

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” —Psalm 91:1-2 (Read-through-the Bible passage for today) Today is Good Friday, the day we remember the sacrifice of our dear … More Spurgeon: To them the veil is rent, the mercyseat is revealed

Unpacking “Amen!”

John Piper explains: Now here comes Paul into Greek-speaking Corinth, and he teaches them about this word “Amen,” – just as if he were to come to us today with a new Hebrew word we didn’t know. What did he teach them? Well, we can see behind 1 Corinthians 14. Paul is concerned that the … More Unpacking “Amen!”

J.C. Ryle on the leaven of false doctrine: The great secret of its success is its subtlety and likeness to truth.

Now they had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. 15 And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. And Jesus, aware of … More J.C. Ryle on the leaven of false doctrine: The great secret of its success is its subtlety and likeness to truth.

Satisfy us, O God!

Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. —Psalm 90:13  As Moses prayed this prayer, he may have had in mind how God had provided for his people in the wilderness.  God satisfied the people each morning with manna.  Then with quail.  God even … More Satisfy us, O God!