Psalm 2:11 commands us to “Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.” Is this to mean that our joy in the Lord is on shaky ground? Do we have reason to be afraid? This is not the only place in the Bible where we will see seemingly contrary commands. The Bible describes Christ’s … More Shaky joy?
Contemplating a resolution for the New Year? Ponder a few points from our Bible reading in Genesis 3: The serpent’s first point of attack was to cast doubt on God’s word. “Did God actually say…??” What better way to counterattack than to be reading your Bible each day, learning what God REALLY says and getting … More Big New Year’s Resolution? or little daily resolutions?
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing … More John Piper: What Jesus Did After the Beginning
J.C. Ryle begins his commentary on Matthew 1: 1-17 this way- These verses begin the New Testament. Let us always read them with serious and solemn feelings. The book before us contains not the word of men, but of God. Every verse in it was written by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Let us thank … More J.C. Ryle: Nothing is useless in the Bible. Every word of it is inspired.
In the reading from Psalm 1 today, we are told that there is blessing for those who delight in God’s Word. “Blessed is the man who..his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” This year as you read through the Bible each day, remember what … More Where are you delighting in 2011?
The opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning, God…” and then repeatedly, “And God said….” A very simple lesson at the beginning of 2011 can be taken from the the beginning of the Bible. God is at the beginning of it all. He is at the beginning of this new year, too. And He speaks! He … More “And God said”….are YOU listening?
Is is right that we plead for prayer for an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines? Doesn’t God know our needs before we ask? Isn’t He sovereign? Yes, yes and yes. And He TELLS us to pray for more helpers to bring in the harvest! John Piper, in a sermon “Prayer at Harvest Time: Now!” … More Farm Hands Beg For Help
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations. Psalm 22:27-28 Charles H. Spurgeon comments on verse 27 in The Treasury of David, In reading this verse one … More Messiah’s missionary spirit
I’ve been reading in Psalm 18 and 19 the last few days, rejoicing over the picture of God that I see. He is a strong Deliverer, a marvelous Rescuer, a reliable Defender, a faithful Savior, a perfect Shield, a great Supporter, and many more. What have you learned about God in reading the Bible this … More Singing as we go…
It is never too late to begin a Bible reading plan. Start today. Click here for a downloadable plan. Heed this advice from J. C. Ryle. Just do it. Begin reading your Bible this very day. The way to do a thing is to do it, and the way to read the Bible is actually … More Just READ it!
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 