Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 (part of our Bible reading plan today) No one really loves getting disciplined, at the time, but when we look back, we can see the benefits. We learn much through the loving correction of others, whether our parents or faithful friends. … More Don’t be stupid
Today we read Nehemiah 8 in our reading plan. Phillip Graham Ryken writes in Thermelios: Ezra also had a mind for biblical truth. Perhaps the best example comes from Nehemiah 8, where Ezra gathers the Israelites to renew the covenant in Jerusalem. The heart of that renewal was the reading and preaching of God’s Word. … More The heart of renewal: the reading and preaching of God’s Word
Here are insights from John Piper, in a sermon, “Wonderful Things From Your Word” as we read 2 Timothy 2;1-13 today. Consider 2 Timothy 2:7. The NASB has “Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” Literally it is, “Think about (noei) what I say.” Does this mean that understanding Paul’s … More God has ordained to give the gift of supernatural light through thinking
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves … More …as they went they were cleansed.
C.H. Spurgeon, comments in Morning and Evening: “He that watereth shall be watered also himself.”—Proverbs 11:25 We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we must … More Watering others makes us humble
Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many. And I said … More Standing Guard
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 2 Timothy 2:7 ESV Here are insights on today’s Bible reading passage from John Piper, in “Brothers, Let Us Query the Text“— In 2 Timothy 2:7 Paul gave us a command and a promise. He commanded, “Think over what I say.” … More A reward for thinkers
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” —Luke 17:5 Here are insights on today’s passage from J.C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees. It does not come to full strength and perfection as soon as it is planted in the heart by the Holy Spirit. There is “little” faith and … More J. C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees.
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:1 Here are insights on today’s Bible reading passage from John Piper, in a 1987 sermon, “The Pleasure of God in Public Justice” The implications here are very far-reaching. But let’s get the specific picture clear in our … More Piper: God’s Interest in All Our Non-Religious Life
Nehemiah 6 tells of a tough situation in Nehemiah’s life. He and the people were just about finished building the wall, but his enemies were out to get him. they intended to do Nehemiah harm (v 2) they were spreading false rumors, “invented in their own mind” v8 (that Nehemiah and the people were intending … More We get His strength and He gets the glory
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