The Tabernacle Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. Exodus 25:8 The Tabernacle and its service represents one of the most important themes of the Old Testament, and it occupies most of Exodus 25-40. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the theme of the Tabernacle dominates the … More The Tabernacle…..Iain D. Campbell
Bob Deffinbaugh writes at Bible.org: The hand of God was at work through Paul, and there were some who wished to cash in on it. If Paul could accomplish what he did through the name of Jesus, so could they—they thought. There were in Ephesus, as in Israel (see Luke 11:19), Jewish exorcists, who sought to … More Spiritual name-dropping in Acts 19
Watch earnestly, for grace is a tender plant in a foreign soil, in an uncongenial clime, while sin is in its own element, and is strongly rooted in the soil. ~~C.H. Surgeon (1834-1892) Sown Among Thorns August 19th, 1888 biblebb.com
From the Treasury of David, Spurgeon says: Note the singular fact that David asked the Lord to be his rock Ps 31:2 because he was his rock; and learn from it that we may pray to enjoy in experience what we grasp by faith. Faith is the foundation of prayer.
From Scripture Studies: The occasion for this psalm, as specified in the inscription, is “For the dedication of the temple”. The background for this event is as follows: After a time of many military successes, David’s pride got the best of him. He decided that he would conduct a census of the people of Israel in … More A Background on Psalm 30
Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength It took a while to realize this, but it is noteworthy that Paul’s first significant success evangelizing among the Gentiles came at this point in time, a time when Paul was at his lowest. He was fearful, both of his safety, and of the results of his ministry if he … More Man’s Weakness and God’s Strength- Bob Deffinbaugh on Acts 18
Max A Forsythe comments on The Sign of Jonah: The world still seeks signs. Of course those of us who claim Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives realize that when He specified that He would be three days and three nights in the earth, he was saying plainly that death’s claim on Him had … More The Sign of Jonah?
The voice of the Lord on the ocean is known, The God of eternity thundereth abroad; The voice of the Lord from the depth of his throne Is terror and power;—all nature is awed. The voice of the Lord through the calm of the wood Awakens its echoes, strikes light through its caves; The Lord … More Psalm 29 Poetry
John Piper, in “Can God Spread a Table in the Wilderness?” states: The Advanced Lesson in the Wilderness But that’s just Wilderness 101, a course entitled: “Deflating the Human Ego.” The more advanced seminar is entitled, “How to Spread a Table in the Wilderness.” The course is a snap if you are ready for it; … More Advanced Course: How to Spread a Table in the Wilderness
In a sermon titled, “Why God Cannot Be Served But Loves to Serve,” Dr. John Piper explains the good news and the bad news of Acts 17:16-34, God is not Served by Human Hands – Bad News to the Self-Sufficient In that message, two verses stand out as the essence of why Paul had hated … More Bad News–Good News– Dr. John Piper on Acts 17
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