Category: February

Henry Law: the Incense Altar’s chosen position seems as a link to join the cross and crown.

February 11, 2011

Henry Law gives up some insight into Exodus 30, at Grace Gems! Reader! this now invites our notice. In mercy may the Spirit cause the sacred odor to arise. The position of this Altar first claims thought. The Lord, who orders all things with wise end, especially enjoins, ‘Place the incense altar just outside the inner … More Henry Law: the Incense Altar’s chosen position seems as a link to join the cross and crown.

Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.

February 10, 2011

Steven Cole, in a sermon from Acts 20:1-16, “HOW ONE MAN CHANGED THE WORLD” The apostle Paul changed the world as few other men have ever done. He lived in a day before jet airplanes or cars and paved highways. He had to go everywhere by foot, on donkeys, or by sailing vessel, none of … More Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.

J. Ligon Duncan: The sheer detail of this passage lets us know that the worship of God is important.

February 10, 2011

J. Ligon Duncan helped me to read Exodus 27-29, our passage for today, with new appreciation for the detail. Now, the minutiae of this passage may lull a reader into thinking that nothing of great importance is being recorded; or, the minutiae may be so overwhelming to you that it tempts you to resort to … More J. Ligon Duncan: The sheer detail of this passage lets us know that the worship of God is important.

Implications of the Gospel

February 9, 2011

Steven Cole comments on Acts 19:21-41 Demetrius and his fellow-workers should have asked, “Is the message that Paul and others are proclaiming true? If it is true, we’re in big trouble before the Creator of the universe, because we’ve not only worshiped this stupid idol; we’ve helped thousands of others to do the same! If Paul’s … More Implications of the Gospel

Spurgeon: The gospel of substitution makes him to be our refuge who otherwise would have been our judge.

February 9, 2011

C.H. Spurgeon with a short, but oh so sweet reminder of the wonderful grace of God we see in Psalm 32 (comments from The Treasury of David) You are a hiding place for me;  you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Psalm 32:7 Observe that the same man who in … More Spurgeon: The gospel of substitution makes him to be our refuge who otherwise would have been our judge.

J. Ligon Duncan: Our Lord Jesus Himself connects and explains His saving work on the cross by using Moses’ words

February 9, 2011

J. Ligon Duncan concludes a sermon on Exodus 24, “The Glory Blood of the Covenant” Our Lord Jesus Himself connects and explains His saving work on the cross by using Moses’ words in Exodus 24:8.  When Moses confirms that God has brought His people into a saving, covenant relationship, in Exodus 24:8, he says, “Behold,” … More J. Ligon Duncan: Our Lord Jesus Himself connects and explains His saving work on the cross by using Moses’ words

Ray Stedman: Deadly delusions and burning of books

February 8, 2011

Ray Stedman comments on Acts 19:18-20 Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand … More Ray Stedman: Deadly delusions and burning of books