1 John 3:11-15, part of our Bible reading plan for today: For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds … More Sign of new life
Today we come to John 11:17-37 in our Bible reading plan. J.C. Ryle comments on one of the shortest verses in the Bible, John 11:25, “Jesus wept.” This weeping of Christ is deeply instructive. It shows us that it is not sinful to sorrow. Weeping and mourning are sadly trying to flesh and blood, and … More Ryle: strive to be men and women of a tender heart
In Job 14, we see Job’s emotions on a seeming roller coaster. He begins: “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble. He comes out like a flower and withers; he flees like a shadow and continues not. (Job 14:1-2 ESV) But … More Life is hard, but we have hope
An extra post on our Ezekiel passage for today: As I read commentaries on this passage, I was struck by the sheer volume of information available and the multitude of views on eschatology that were being presented. One could study these passages and try to figure out the “who-what-where-when-why” of Bible prophecy. It also struck … More Don’t miss the main point of Ezekiel 38-39
In our reading from Ezekiel today, chapters 38-39, we see many wonderful promises, many of which encourage us that God indeed WANTS to show us His glory, for us to KNOW Him and see Him in all His glory and mercy and holiness! He is NOT hiding! Be awestruck at the incredible missions promise in … More God is NOT hiding!
See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God. 1 John 3:1, part of our Bible reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon,”The Depth of Christ’s Love: Its Lavish Benefits” Not only did it cost him his Son to save us from sin … More How great a love!
But when they came to the nations, wherever they came, they profaned my holy name, in that people said of them, ‘These are the people of the Lord, and yet they had to go out of his land.’ But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations … More When God acts for the sake of His name
In part of our passage for today, Job 13:13-19 Job declares his faith and hope in God: “Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may. Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands? Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I … More Can I say, “Yet I will hope in Him?”
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:5-6, part of our Bible reading plan today. John Piper comments on the “God-Centeredness of God”: There is a category of thought here that I think is … More How can this be love?
In our readings in Ezekiel and in John, we’ve been learning about being sheep, and God as our Shepherd. John 10:25-28 says, “but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they … More Being his sheep is why you believe.
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