Dr. Sam Storms, of Enjoying God Ministries, says of Psalm 13: Depression is an ugly word, and difficult to define. We’ve all faced it, some worse than others. Even if we don’t understand it, we know what it feels like. The confidence that God is behind you has vanished. The courage to face anything life … More Dr. Sam Storms on Depression (Psalm 13)
John MacArthur on The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 7), from Stephen: A Profile in Courage Acts 7:55 But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man … More John MacArthur on The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 7)
Chip Bell is Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church Arapaho in Texas. In his sermon, “If Looks Could Kill” (Matthew 5:21-26), he said the following: The Kingdom Code Last week we began a new section called: The Kingdom Code. In it, Jesus tells his followers that being forgiven doesn’t mean we can live a life of lawlessness. … More Chip Bell on “The Kingdom Code” (Matthew 5:21-32)
“Scripture Studies” is a journal dedicated to the study and exposition of the Bible, for those who love the study of the Bible, for those who respect the Bible as the Word of God, for those who want to know the Bible better. The Lord Answers 5“Because of the oppression of the weak and the … More The Lord Answers….Reflections on Psalm 12
Jacob Marries Rachel Leah and Rachel! Key verse—Genesis 29:20 “So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” Mark Driscoll, of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA writes this in his guide to Genesis that he prepared for his church during the sermon series … More Jacob Marries Rachel; NO, Leah and Rachel!
Sammy is a very loyal and loving dog. Even though he is a golden retriever, he hates the game of “fetch” and would much rather have ME chase after HIM to retrieve whatever he has chosen to grab. This afternoon I discovered that our golden retriever had chewed through yet another “tie-out.” Although not on … More Bind my wandering heart to Thee…
The Story of a Stiff-Necked People By John Piper April 7, 1991 Acts 7:1-53 Stephen is on trial for opposing Moses and his customs and God and his temple. So in Acts 7:1 the high priest gives Stephen a chance to defend himself, “Is this so?” he asks. And Stephen does a very strange thing. He … More The Story of a Stiff-Necked People (Acts 7)
Matt Chandler is the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Texas and said in a 2007 sermon (pdf version or mp3 downloads, Salt of the Earth Part 1 or Light From Salt, Part 2), ….salt, if it’s lost its saltiness is worthless….. I believe it’s impossible to empirically argue against that on a whole, Evangelical[s] … More Matt Chandler on “Worthless Salt” (Matthew 5)
Spurgeon on Psalm 11 From The Treasury of David: Verse 5. “The Lord trieth the righteous:” he doth not hate them, but only tries them. They are precious to him, and therefore he refines them with afflictions. None of the Lord’s children may hope to escape from trial, nor, indeed, in our right minds, would any of … More Spurgeon on Psalm 11…Do not seek to “avoid a blessing”
“The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder” Genesis 28:10-22 Dr. Robert Rayburn March 21, 1999 Jacob, the homebody, was given a warm send-off by his parents, but we can well imagine his loneliness and fear as he walked away from home, turned and waved for the last time as he was about to lose sight of his … More The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder Genesis 28
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