May – Page 30 – Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

No accident or chance in the steps Jesus walked from Gethsemane to Calvary

May 18, 2012

We come now to Mark’s account of Jesus’ arrest and betrayal. J.C. Ryle comments on Mark 14: 43-52 Let us notice, secondly, in these verses, how all things in our Lord’s passion happened according to God’s Word. His own address to those who took Him, exhibits this in a striking manner–“the Scripture must be fulfilled.” There was … More No accident or chance in the steps Jesus walked from Gethsemane to Calvary

Spurgeon: The best proof of intelligence

May 18, 2012

Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Men may know and be very orthodox, they may talk and be very eloquent, they may speculate and be very profound; but the best proof of their intelligence … More Spurgeon: The best proof of intelligence

In spring, the time of year when kings go forth to war

May 18, 2012

DAVID by John Piper December 18, 1983 In spring, the time of year when kings Go forth to war, and David sings Of conquest, and the lonely wives At dawn plead for the distant lives Of brown-eyed lovers under oath To Joab, it is known to both That front-line flesh is severed first And valiant … More In spring, the time of year when kings go forth to war

One person to be pleased in every decision of life

May 17, 2012

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 John Piper, in a sermon, “When Not To Believe an Angel” The most thrilling implication of verse 10 … More One person to be pleased in every decision of life

Gethsemane: God-centered, not man-centered

May 17, 2012

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.”And going … More Gethsemane: God-centered, not man-centered

One of the reasons we believe that the Psalms are divinely inspired and trustworthy

May 17, 2012

John Piper: Now add one more observation about the Psalms in general: The Psalms are inspired by God. They are not merely the word of man but also the word of God. What that means is that God guided what was written and arranged so that the Psalms teach the truth and, when properly understood, … More One of the reasons we believe that the Psalms are divinely inspired and trustworthy

They “all said the same”, but left him and fled.

May 16, 2012

Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all … More They “all said the same”, but left him and fled.

Is there any better foundation for our prayers?

May 16, 2012

In Psalm 109:21, 26-27, we see that David is pleading for help on the BASIS of God’s NAME and His steadfast love. He knows that God’s reputation, His fame and His reknown, would be elevated if God grants him help. Is there any better foundation for our prayers? But you, O God my Lord, deal on my … More Is there any better foundation for our prayers?

A resounding, “NOT!”

May 16, 2012

In our Bible reading plan, we come now to the story of Uzzah. The ark of the covenant was being transported in a cart. This was not the way it was supposed to be carried. The priests were supposed to carry it on their shoulders. When one of the oxen stumbled, the ark looked like … More A resounding, “NOT!”

I seek not what is yours but you!

May 15, 2012

2 Corinthians 12:14-15 Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. I will most gladly spend and be spent for … More I seek not what is yours but you!

Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

Read the Bible through in a year….

Category: May

No accident or chance in the steps Jesus walked from Gethsemane to Calvary

Spurgeon: The best proof of intelligence

In spring, the time of year when kings go forth to war

One person to be pleased in every decision of life

Gethsemane: God-centered, not man-centered

One of the reasons we believe that the Psalms are divinely inspired and trustworthy

They “all said the same”, but left him and fled.

Is there any better foundation for our prayers?

A resounding, “NOT!”

I seek not what is yours but you!