Category: February

Can you put off thinking about God, righteousness and judgment for a better time, a more convenient season?

February 17, 2012

“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”—Acts 24:25. (ESV-And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. … More Can you put off thinking about God, righteousness and judgment for a better time, a more convenient season?

Nothing will be able to stand but that which has the lasting element of faith in God to cement it.

February 17, 2012

“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait?         My hope is in you. —Psalm 39:7 ESV From Charles Spurgeon’s comments on Psalm 39, The Treasury of David: My hope is in thee. The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men; he will live when all … More Nothing will be able to stand but that which has the lasting element of faith in God to cement it.

The cross and the glory…trace the connection

February 16, 2012

J.C. Ryle on Matthew 17:1-13, our Bible reading passage for today: These verses contain one of the most remarkable events in our Lord’s earthly ministry–the event commonly called the TRANSFIGURATION. The order in which it is recorded is beautiful and instructive. The latter part of the last chapter shows us the cross. Here we are … More The cross and the glory…trace the connection

Leviticus is the key to unlock the riches of the New Testament.

February 16, 2012

Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!” Those of you who have tried to read through the Bible cover to cover find Leviticus to be the first big challenge. Some give up in the middle of this book. ….Why is Leviticus so unpopular? Many readers object that this book focuses on: A sacrificial … More Leviticus is the key to unlock the riches of the New Testament.

Take courage!

February 15, 2012

In our Bible reading for today, Acts 23:1-11, we read that Jesus stands by the side of the apostle Paul in his prison cell and says, “Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also.” Wow!  Jesus is the great ENCOURAGER who encourages us. … More Take courage!

Where grace does not keep from going down, it shall save from keeping down.

February 15, 2012

The steps of a man are established by the LORD,         when he delights in his way;     though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,         for the LORD upholds his hand. —Psalm 37:23-24 ESV C. H. Spurgeon comments in “The Treasury of David,”: Condescendingly, with his own hand, God upholds … More Where grace does not keep from going down, it shall save from keeping down.