John Piper, in a sermon, “How Not to Talk to an Angel” Luke is the only gospel writer who recounts the foretelling and birth of John the Baptist. He begins in 1:5–25 with the announcement of John’s birth to Zechariah, his father. Then in 1:26–38 comes the announcement of Jesus’ birth to Mary his mother. … More Compare and contrast Jesus and John the Baptist
In Psalm 119:2 we read: Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, Do I seek God with my WHOLE heart? If not, how can that happen? Look at the promise of Jeremiah 24:7: “ I will give them a heart to know that I am the Lord, and … More Do I seek God with my WHOLE heart?
Pastor Ray Stedman writes: First Kings is the gripping story of how to lose a kingdom. As we read these Old Testament books, the key to making them live and be vital in our lives is to see that they are visual aids by which God is showing us what is going on in our … More We can see ourselves in every one of these Old Testament stories
Scott Grant, in a message, “THE GOSPEL IS WORTH EVERYTHING YOU CAN GIVE IT” Philippians 4:16-19 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, … More He is Lavish
Coty Pinckney comments on today’s passage, found in Luke 7:1-10. A centurion’s servant is near death. He sends Jewish elders to ask Jesus to help. Do you notice the reason the elders say He should come? Verse 4: “He is worthy to have you do this for him.” They say he loves the Jews; he … More “Better than I deserve.”
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Psalm 122:1 Charles H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David” Good children are pleased to go home, and glad to hear their brothers and sisters call them thither. David’s heart was in the worship of God, and he was … More Double gladness!
So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table, and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived. 2 Kings 25:29-30 Charles H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, Feb … More Spurgeon: Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.
“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 C.H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, (Feb 16)” THESE words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring, are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. … More Growing Contentment
The nature of a tree determines or defines the kind of fruit it produces. Jesus said in Luke 6:43-45 that the tree is known by its fruit. So, for our fruit to change, our nature must change. One false doctrine floating around out there is that we can change ourselves. But the Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change … More New heart = Fruit change
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Charles H. Spurgeon, from “The Treasury of David” Help comes to saints only from above, they look elsewhere in vain: let us lift up our eyes with hope, expectance, … More Where do you look for help?
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