Today in our Bible reading plan, we read Revelation 19. Verse 10, “Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” Here are some insights … More Worship God!
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples … More J.C.Ryle: First words from the Master’s lips
As we begin our reading of Zechariah today (chapters 1-5),John Piper explains how promises in Zechariah can help us today: Three of Zechariah’s prophetic messages are dated (1:1; 1:7; 7:1), so we know that Zechariah was a contemporary of Haggai. Both prophets spoke to the Jews in Jerusalem who had recently returned from exile in … More Piper: Guiding principles in applying Zechariah to our lives today
As we come to Job 40 in our BIble reading plan, Dr. Kim Riddlebarger has helpful comments: Throughout the opening verses of chapter 40, the focus is on God’s sovereign work in redemption, often depicted throughout the Old Testament as YHWH’s outstretched hand. Job has no reason whatsoever to complain about how God does things. Yet in … More Think your own right hand can save you?
December 22 Revelation 19 (ESV) Rejoicing in Heaven 19:1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth … More December 22 Revelation 19
December 22 John 20:19-23 (ESV) Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them … More December 22 John 20:19-23
December 22 Job 40 (ESV) 40:1 And the Lord said to Job: 2 “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.” Job Promises Silence 3 Then Job answered the Lord and said: 4 “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. 5 I have spoken once, … More December 22 Job 40
December 22 Zechariah 1-5 (ESV) A Call to Return to the Lord 1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, saying, 2 “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. 3 Therefore say to them, Thus declares the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, … More December 22 Zechariah 1-5
As we come to Revelation 18 in our Bible reading plan, Dr. Kim Riddlebarger gives us an important reminder: There is also an important pastoral emphasis in the Book of Revelation as well. John is seeking to offer hope and comfort to the persecuted Christians to whom he is writing. This becomes especially clear as … More Jesus Christ wins in the end!
J. C. Ryle comments on John 20:11-18, in our Bible reading plan today: fears and sorrows of believers are often quite needless. We are told that Mary stood at the sepulcher weeping, and wept as if nothing could comfort her. She wept when the angels spoke to her; “Woman,” they said, “why are you weeping?” … More J.C. Ryle: No just cause for anxiety
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