April 6 Joshua 13-14

April 6 Joshua 13-14 (ESV) Land Still to Be Conquered 13:1 Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and the Lord said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and there remains yet very much land to possess. 2 This is the land that yet remains: all the regions of the Philistines, and all those of the … More April 6 Joshua 13-14

Boasting in Grace

In our reading for today, in 1 Corinthians 4:7 Paul says, And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? John Piper, in “Sustained by All His Grace”- The answer to that first question is “nothing.” “What … More Boasting in Grace

An eternal blessing

And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”— Mark 2:5 (read verses 1-12 today in our Bible reading plan) J. C. Ryle asked: “Who can doubt that to the end of his days this man would thank God for his paralysis?” We are told that one paralyzed … More An eternal blessing

April 5 Mark 2:1-12

April 5 Mark 2:1-12 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 2:1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him … More April 5 Mark 2:1-12

April 5 Psalm 76

April 5 Psalm 76 (ESV) Who Can Stand Before You? To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 76:1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, … More April 5 Psalm 76

Grace always means these two things: humility, we do need help; and encouragement, the help is there.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of … More Grace always means these two things: humility, we do need help; and encouragement, the help is there.