Proverbs 19:21 is in our reading through the Bible for today, September 3: Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. This reminds me of Proverbs 16:9 that we read last month: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord … More His purposes always win
Today we come to Isaiah 6-8 in our Bible reading plan. This post on Isaiah 6 is longer than usual, but the text is incredible. .John Piper, in a sermon on Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” gives us 7 glimpses of God that we see in this passage. (the sermon … More Glimpses of God in Isaiah
But he said to them, “How can they say that the Christ is David’s son? For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’ David thus calls him Lord, so how is he his son?” —Luke 20:41-44 … More J.C. Ryle: “Publicly proved ignorant of that which he fancies is his own peculiar department of knowledge.”
Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good Ever had someone give you a hard time for being a student of the Bible? Ever had someone ridicule your love for theology? Perhaps you’ve even had a Christian brother or sister say, “Just love Jesus and avoid asking the hard questions. Theology just divides people. Just love Jesus.” … More Desire without knowledge?
Today in our Bible reading plan we come to Isaiah 4:2 In that day the branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. Let’s look at some other passages that speak about this Branch: Jeremiah 23:5-6 … More Behold our Branch
Today we begin reading Hebrews in our Bible reading plan. Hebrews 1:1-2 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created … More God is not silent or withdrawn
This month, we continue reading through the book of Luke in our Bible reading plan. In Luke 20:27, “they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Now … More Games People Play
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. —Proverbs 18:10 ESV A sermon snippet from Joe Guglielmo: In a world that seems to be moving too fast for us to keep up with. In a world were hurt, pain, suffering, temptation, tragedy, … More Our only safety
As we start the book of Isaiah this month, here is some encouragement from Ray Ortlund, Jr, at TGC: “The books of Israel’s prophets are among the most difficult in the Old Testament, and probably among the most difficult books ever written.” Delbert R. Hillers, Covenant: The History of a Biblical Idea, page 124. God … More Difficult, but not impossible.
September 1 Luke 20:27-40 (ESV) Sadducees Ask About the Resurrection 27 There came to him some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, 28 and they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man [1] must take the widow and … More September 1 Luke 20:27-40
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