Dr. D.A. Carson on 2 Kings 16 (from “The Love of God, Vol 1, Nov 3”) (Read chapters 16-17 today.) THE BOOKS OF 1 AND 2 KINGS, though they follow the fortunes of both Judah and Israel (the southern and northern kingdoms, respectively, after the division that followed Solomon’s death), lay more emphasis on Israel, the northern … More 2 Kings: Every once in a while a really evil or stupid king arises
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ Philippians … More Knowing Christ is a value that surpasses everything else
On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and … More The Sabbath Trap?
Today in our Bible reading plan we come to Psalm 119:153-60. Here is verse 156: Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy judgments. (KJV): William Cowper, as quoted in the Treasury of David Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD. Two epithets he ascribes to God’s mercies; first, he calls … More God’s tender mercies: great in many respects
In the second year of Joash the son of Joahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem. And he did what was right in … More RIght in the eyes of the Lord…BUT
Today we read Philippians 2: 23-24….. I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also. Alec Motyer says, “Paul’s doctrine taught him that a sovereign God ruled all things: whether freedom or imprisonment, … More Trusting in a sovereign God
We come to Luke 5:33-39 on our Bible reading plan today. And they said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.” And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? … More Eating or fasting: It’s all about Him
Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalm 119:145-152, our passage for today: This section is given up to memories of prayer. The Psalmist describes the time and the manner of his devotions, and pleads with God for deliverance from his troubles. He who has been with God in the closet will find God with him in the … More Spurgeon: He who has been with God in the closet will find God with him in the furnace.
Bob Deffinbaugh concludes a message, “The Life and Times of Elisha the Prophet—Grave Matters Or Runaway Corpse” from 2 Kings 13. (Read 2 Kings 12-13 today.) With this chapter, we come to an end of an era—the times of Elijah and Elisha. Other prophets will preach to the northern kingdom of Israel, but the time … More The power of God demonstrated
John Piper on Philippians 2:17-18, in our reading for today: Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. Paul loved this church. He loved all the … More Pouring out for others..over and over
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