“Scripture Studies” is a journal dedicated to the study and exposition of the Bible, for those who love the study of the Bible, for those who respect the Bible as the Word of God, for those who want to know the Bible better. The Lord Answers 5“Because of the oppression of the weak and the … More The Lord Answers….Reflections on Psalm 12
Jacob Marries Rachel Leah and Rachel! Key verse—Genesis 29:20 “So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” Mark Driscoll, of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA writes this in his guide to Genesis that he prepared for his church during the sermon series … More Jacob Marries Rachel; NO, Leah and Rachel!
The Story of a Stiff-Necked People By John Piper April 7, 1991 Acts 7:1-53 Stephen is on trial for opposing Moses and his customs and God and his temple. So in Acts 7:1 the high priest gives Stephen a chance to defend himself, “Is this so?” he asks. And Stephen does a very strange thing. He … More The Story of a Stiff-Necked People (Acts 7)
Matt Chandler is the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Texas and said in a 2007 sermon (pdf version or mp3 downloads, Salt of the Earth Part 1 or Light From Salt, Part 2), ….salt, if it’s lost its saltiness is worthless….. I believe it’s impossible to empirically argue against that on a whole, Evangelical[s] … More Matt Chandler on “Worthless Salt” (Matthew 5)
Spurgeon on Psalm 11 From The Treasury of David: Verse 5. “The Lord trieth the righteous:” he doth not hate them, but only tries them. They are precious to him, and therefore he refines them with afflictions. None of the Lord’s children may hope to escape from trial, nor, indeed, in our right minds, would any of … More Spurgeon on Psalm 11…Do not seek to “avoid a blessing”
“The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder” Genesis 28:10-22 Dr. Robert Rayburn March 21, 1999 Jacob, the homebody, was given a warm send-off by his parents, but we can well imagine his loneliness and fear as he walked away from home, turned and waved for the last time as he was about to lose sight of his … More The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder Genesis 28
Sam Storms May 8, 2007 Series: Meditations on the Psalms It’s difficult to live in a world of corruption, abuse, and mindless cruelty and not experience a recurring spiritual nausea. When one witnesses senseless injustice and the prosperity of those responsible for it, nausea turns to indignation and righteous rage. I know a little of what … More Enough! Psalm 10
Many, many believers around our world suffer persecution for the sake of their belief in Jesus, for “there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12 This is a radical message in our pluralistic world. In a follow-up post after … More Are you “worthy to suffer dishonor for the name?” Acts 5:41
The following text is taken from a a sermon preached by Gil Rugh 1983 at Indian Hills Community Church, Lincoln, NE The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People Another point seems to stand out with significance. These men are fishermen. Jesus Christ is about to start a totally new movement. You would think He would be … More The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People- Matthew 4:18-22
Psalm 9:10 sates: “And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” What is it to KNOW the NAME of God? NAMES in the ancient world carried far more significance than they do in our time. Names not only distinguished people from each … More Would you trust someone you didn’t KNOW? Psalm 9
