Land Lottery?

In Joshua 18-19 we read that Joshua called together the people of Israel to divide up the land, the land that “lay subdued before them.” What method did Joshua use?  He cast lots.  Rolled the dice. Really? Yes. “Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord. And there Joshua apportioned the land to … More Land Lottery?

Such were some of you

In the passage for today, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of … More Such were some of you

Piper: God is the beginning and the goal of all education

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: God is the beginning and the goal of all education

Owen:Kill or Be Killed

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 Owen:Kill or Be Killed

Misunderstanding Grace

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 Misunderstanding Grace

Divine Prescription

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 Divine Prescription