Strong God highlighted in weak vessels, like Samson, like us

From a Study in Judges, Samson Part 3, from Back Free Church of Scotland: What did Samson have to work with, in his exploits and in his offensive against the Philistines? The answer is — not very much. The first time he attacks, it is with three hundred foxes whom he binds tail to tail, … More Strong God highlighted in weak vessels, like Samson, like us

Wearing out the Judge?

John Piper asks: Now how does Jesus’ parable in Luke 18:1–8 encourage us to keep on praying earnestly when prayer week is over? A widow comes to an unjust judge and pleads for help. She is being oppressed unjustly and wants him to use his authority to seek her relief. That’s us, the widow. Weak, … More Wearing out the Judge?

The kingdom of God: a future reality to be hoped for or a present reality to experience now?

John Piper, in the introduction to the sermon, “Is the Kingdom Present or Future?” Luke 17:20-21 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, ‘Lo, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, … More The kingdom of God: a future reality to be hoped for or a present reality to experience now?

Unavoidable Outcome

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. (Pro. 10:19) Jim Bordwine comments: This is such an interesting verse. It is a verse that serves as one of the foundational principles when it comes to understanding the Biblical doctrine of language, in general, and the use of … More Unavoidable Outcome

August 9 Proverbs 9

August 9  Proverbs 9 (ESV) The Way of Wisdom 9:1 Wisdom has built her house;  she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine;  she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her young women to call  from the highest places in the town, 4 “Whoever is simple, … More August 9 Proverbs 9