As we begin our reading of Romans this month, I am struck with the richness and depth of the words on missions. Having just returned form a short term trip to the Philippines with Vernacular Video Mission International, missions is at the forefront of my thoughts. If you didn’t catch these references to missions, go … More Romans rich in missions texts
February 14 Psalm 37:1-22 (ESV) He Will Not Forsake His Saints [1] Of David. 37:1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! 2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. [2] 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, … More February 14 Psalm 37:1-22
I am attempting to post this from Bangaan, Banaue, Ifugao, where we have hand-carried projector, DVD player, speaker system and a sheet for a screen. We are showing a series of Gospel films tonight, in an area that has been resistent to previous outreach attempts. Pastor Gaspar, from Batad. a neighboring village, is going to … More Missions in action
Is is right that we plead for prayer for an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines? Doesn’t God know our needs before we ask? Isn’t He sovereign? Yes, yes and yes. And He TELLS us to pray for more helpers to bring in the harvest! John Piper, in a sermon “Prayer at Harvest Time: Now!” … More Farm Hands Beg For Help
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations. Psalm 22:27-28 Charles H. Spurgeon comments on verse 27 in The Treasury of David, In reading this verse one … More Messiah’s missionary spirit
I’ve been reading in Psalm 18 and 19 the last few days, rejoicing over the picture of God that I see. He is a strong Deliverer, a marvelous Rescuer, a reliable Defender, a faithful Savior, a perfect Shield, a great Supporter, and many more. What have you learned about God in reading the Bible this … More Singing as we go…
It is never too late to begin a Bible reading plan. Start today. Click here for a downloadable plan. Heed this advice from J. C. Ryle. Just do it. Begin reading your Bible this very day. The way to do a thing is to do it, and the way to read the Bible is actually … More Just READ it!
He was understandably reluctant. He had heard the horror stories. All his friends at church were afraid. He knew the reputation of this man as a terrorizer. This man was a murderer of missionaries. He spouted threats against believers wherever he went. And now God was telling him, Ananias, to go and pray for this man! “But LORD….I have heard….” … More Sovereignly Chosen for Missions
34 I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send you to Egypt.’….. ……51 “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so … More Missions: what do you expect?
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Matthew 5:13 What are the implications for sharing our faith, for missions? Salt has a variety of benefits, and … More Matt Chandler: no real transformation=no saltiness
