But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing … More Bob Deffinbaugh: “Can he DO that?”
What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray? If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone … More J. C. Ryle: The youngest, the weakest, the sickliest of His flock is as dear to Him as the strongest.
John Piper exults with King David in Psalm 40. Here, from a sermon “In the Pits With a King” God can deliver from every sort of pit and mire and will deliver his servants from any plight that would destroy their faith. And when he does we will sing. Verse 3: “He put a new … More John Piper: Do you know of any other way to get someone to love air besides letting them almost be suffocated and breathe again?
“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 Is there a CONVENIENT time to consider God’s grace?
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax? … More Ryle: Jesus makes a fish his paymaster.
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in YOU. Psalm 39:7 Savor these rich and comforting words from Charles H. Spurgeon on this verse from Psalm 39- The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men; he will live when all the creatures die, … More Spurgeon: The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men
Coty Pinckney on Leviticus 5: Recall that on Mt Sinai the Israelites had promised to abide by the commands they had heard God pronounce — yet within a matter of hours they grossly violated those very commands. They were unable to live up to the law. But God in his grace provides these offerings, painting … More Leviticus 5: Blood, guilt and grace
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased–listen to HIM.” J. C. Ryle with this insight into Matthew 17:5- That voice was meant to teach Peter, that there was one there far greater than Moses or Elijah. Moses was a faithful servant of God. Elijah was a bold witness for the truth. But … More J. C Ryle: LISTEN to JESUS!
But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 38:15 Hope in God’s intervention, and belief in the power of prayer, are two most blessed stays to the soul in time of adversity. Turning right away from the creature to the sovereign Lord … More Spurgeon: Hope in God’s intervention
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