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J.C.Ryle: Jesus is is mighty to cure every ailment of our souls

January 9, 2026

Today we read Matthew 4:23-25 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed … More J.C.Ryle: Jesus is is mighty to cure every ailment of our souls

Isaac: A Common Man

January 9, 2026

Today we read Genesis 24, which tells a wonderful story of God’s providence and leading, bringing Isaac and Rebekah together through a faithful servant and some pretty amazing signs. Theodore Epp, of Back to the Bible, makes this interesting observation at the end of the very eventful chapter: Have you ever considered yourself so small … More Isaac: A Common Man

John Piper: faking faith in the presence of God is a fearful thing.

January 8, 2026

Today we read about Ananias and Sapphira in Act 5:1-16. Here are insights from John Piper, in a sermon “Be Like Barnabas, Not Like Ananias!” Ananias and Sapphira stand for the exact opposite, namely, people who have not really been changed on the inside by being satisfied with all that God is for them in … More John Piper: faking faith in the presence of God is a fearful thing.

Ryle: Intellect and money are worth nothing without grace.

January 8, 2026

J.C. Ryle comments on our passage for today, Matthew 4:12-17 at Grace Gems: Let us notice the class of men whom the Lord Jesus chose to be His disciples. They were of the poorest and humblest rank in life. Peter, and Andrew, and James, and John, were all “fishermen.” The religion of our Lord Jesus … More Ryle: Intellect and money are worth nothing without grace.

Henry Law: A restoring God is love in higher heights.

January 8, 2026

Today we read Genesis 21-23, the story of Abraham and Isaac. To shed more light on this, here are insights from Henry Law, 1797-1884, a teacher/preacher in the evangelical party of the Church of England and a prolific writer, including this wonderful nugget from The Gospel in the Pentateuch, found at “Grace Gems!” For three … More Henry Law: A restoring God is love in higher heights.

Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.

January 7, 2026

Three times in Matthew 4:1-11 (our reading for today) Satan tempted Jesus. Three times his offer was refused, each time Jesus quoted  Scripture as the reason, “it is written.” J. C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: Here is one among many reasons, why we ought to be diligent readers of our Bibles. The Word is … More Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.