Category: March

Spurgeon: The same Spirit who made the ancient seers eloquent, also made them thoughtful.

March 2, 2011

In “The Treasury of David,” Charles Spurgeon comments on Psalm 49:3: Verse 3. My mouth shall speak of wisdom. Inspired and therefore lifted beyond himself, the prophet is not praising his own attainments, but extolling the divine Spirit which spoke in him. He knew that the Spirit of truth and wisdom spoke through him.He who … More Spurgeon: The same Spirit who made the ancient seers eloquent, also made them thoughtful.

Numbers, The Holiness of God and the New Testament

March 2, 2011

The ESV Study Bible says this about our passage in Numbers today (Chapters 3-4) This chapter again shows preparations being made for the march into Canaan. It underlines once again the dangerous holiness of God: he cannot be approached casually. It also emphasizes the importance of the ministry of the Levites, who make possible the … More Numbers, The Holiness of God and the New Testament

Piper on Romans: So God is at the bottom and God is at the top and God is in the middle.

March 1, 2011

John Piper comments in the introductory message in his series on Romans: So, verse one may look like it is about the author of the letter; but behind every phrase is Someone far greater. God bought him by the death of his Son, God called him to be an apostle (Galatians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 1:1), … More Piper on Romans: So God is at the bottom and God is at the top and God is in the middle.

J. C. Ryle: It matters nothing how high and self-confident a man’s profession of religion may be.

March 1, 2011

J. C. Ryle states- Let us observe in these verses, what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent.We see this strikingly brought out in the parable of the two sons. Both were told to go and work in their father’s vineyard. One son, like the profligate publicans, for some time flatly refused obedience, … More J. C. Ryle: It matters nothing how high and self-confident a man’s profession of religion may be.

Guzik: Numbers is all about God’s people in the wilderness

March 1, 2011

As we begin our reading of Numbers, here’s some helpful information from David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible: A. Background to the Book of Numbers. 1. Israel has come out of Egypt, God setting them free in spectacular fashion; they have come through the Red Sea, and saw God provide through the desert wilderness. They … More Guzik: Numbers is all about God’s people in the wilderness

March on!

March 1, 2011

It’s not too late to start reading the Bible in 2011.  Please join us! In March, we will read and explore Numbers, Deuteronomy, and more of Psalms.  We will finish Matthew, and read the whole book of Romans!  Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to learn more about who GOD is, through reading His Word. … More March on!

“Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s”

March 4, 2010

This statement was read over the PA system at a football game at Roane County High School, Kingston, Tennessee, by school Principal Jody McLoud, on September 1, 2000. “It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games to say a prayer and play the National Anthem to honor God and Country. … More “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s”