And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was … More Ryle: We ought to imitate our Master
Sam Storms’ commentary as we continue our reading of Psam 119 this month: On numerous occasions the psalmist speaks of his commitment to persevere in obedience to God’s Word in spite of the evil done to him by the wicked. What he has in mind is how the Word of God satisfies his heart and … More God’s Word satisfies and preserves
From C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening:
John Piper on today’s passage, Ephesians 6:10-24, “The Weapon Serves the Wielding Power”-: …I have been impressed more than ever before that God has given us prayer not as an intercom for increased convenience in our secluded cottages, but as a walkie-talkie connecting the general’s headquarters with the transportation line and the field hospital and … More A battlefield transmitter for staying in touch with the General
And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” — Luke 4:33-34 J.C. Ryle with … More Religious knowledge vs true faith
Continuing in Psalm 119, today we read 119:97-104, here is encouragement from Sam Storms, in a commentary on Psalm 119, Part 8: We find in God’s Word the only reliable remedy against the impulses of the flesh and the temptations of the world (see vv. 9, 11, 36, 37, 104, 105). Only when God’s ways … More Sweet Word; sour sin
And it came about when Ahab heard these words, that he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and fasted, and he lay in sackcloth and went about despondently. Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, “Do you see how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled … More “By the mercy of God”
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. —Ephesians 6:4 (read verses 1-9 today) John Piper on “Raising Children Who Hope in the Triumph of God” Paul says, “Don’t provoke your children to anger.” What does he mean? He doesn’t mean don’t cross … More Show your children something great to live for
Today we read Luke 4:13-30. Here are helpful comments from Pastor Coty Pinckney in a sermon, “The King and His Kingdom” comments:
As we continue in our reading of Psalm 119, here is Part 7 of Sam Storms’ commentary on Psalm 119:
