May 19 2 Samuel 13 (ESV) Amnon and Tamar 13:1 Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon … More May 19 2 Samuel 13
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” John Piper on Galatians 2:20, in our reading plan today: … More What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
In our reading plan, 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 … More God’s purpose. No accident. No chance.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalm 111:10 which is part of our Bible reading plan today. Men may know and be very orthodox, they may talk and be very eloquent, they may speculate and be … More What is the best proof of intelligence?
“DAVID” is a poem by John Piper written about the events in 2 Samuel 11-12, our passage in the Bible readung plan for today. December 18, 1983 (John Piper wrote Advent Poems for Bethlehem Baptist Church) In spring, the time of year when kings Go forth to war, and David sings Of conquest, and the lonely … More “David” by John Piper
May 18 Galatians 2 (ESV) Paul Accepted by the Apostles 2:1 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to … More May 18 Galatians 2
May 18 Mark 14:43-52 (ESV) Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus 43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss … More May 18 Mark 14:43-52
May 18 Psalm 111 (ESV) Great Are the Lord‘s Works 111:1 [1] Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. 3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. … More May 18 Psalm 111
May 18 2 Samuel 11-12 (ESV) David and Bathsheba 11:1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose … More May 18 2 Samuel 11-12
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, in our reading plan today. John Piper, in a sermon, “When Not To Believe an Angel” The most … More Only one person to please: Jesus Christ
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