Miracles of Jesus Teach Us

Matthew 4:23-25 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics, … More Miracles of Jesus Teach Us

Isaac: fewer triumphs of faith and fewer failures

Genesis 24 tells a wonderful story of God’s providence and leading, bringing Isaac and Rebekah together through a faithful servant and some pretty amazing signs. Theodore Epp, of Back to the Bible, makes this interesting observation at the end of the very eventful chapter: Have you ever considered yourself so small in the sight of … More Isaac: fewer triumphs of faith and fewer failures

You will never fight a good fight, if you do not use this weapon.

Three times in Matthew 4:1-11 (our reading for today) Satan tempted Jesus. Three times his offer was refused, each time Jesus quoted  Scripture as the reason, “it is written.” J. C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: Here is one among many reasons, why we ought to be diligent readers of our Bibles. The Word is … More You will never fight a good fight, if you do not use this weapon.

Bless God for mercies

I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.—Psalm 7:17 ESV From The Treasury of David: To bless God for mercies is the way to increase them; to bless him for miseries is the way to remove them: … More Bless God for mercies

Mercy takes many forms

Genesis 19:12-17  Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone you have in the city, bring them out of the place.  For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against its people has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.” … More Mercy takes many forms

Trinity: Let US save man

And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;  and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3: 16-17 … More Trinity: Let US save man

For mercies’ sake!

Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. (Psalm 6:4) C. H. Spurgeon comments in The Treasury of David: “Return, O Lord; deliver my soul.” As God’s absence was the main cause of his misery, so his return would be enough to deliver him from his trouble. “Oh save me … More For mercies’ sake!