Proverbs 19:21 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 establishes his steps. Our planning, our thinking and reasoning will never … More God’s Purposes Never Fail
John Piper, in a sermon on Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” Isaiah invites us to share his vision of God in Isaiah 6:1–4. In the year that king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him … More Seven Glimpses of God in Isaiah’s Vision
Luke 20:41-44 But he said to them, “How can they say that the Christ is David’s son? 42 For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, 43 until I make your enemies your footstool.’ 44 David thus calls him Lord, so how is he his son?” … More Jesus- David’s son or David’s Lord?
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? Ever had a Christian brother or sister say, “Just love Jesus and avoid asking the hard questions. Theology just divides people. Just love Jesus.” While I … More Theology or Doxology?…Both-AND!
The Branch of the Lord 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 5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares … More The Branch is ALL About Jesus
Hebrews 1:1-2 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 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 the world. John Piper, in the first of his sermons … More God is not silent.
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 there were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died without children. And the second … More Games People Play
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
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. See how many Biblical names of God you see in this video; the music is “Strong Tower” by The Newsboys:
September 1 Proverbs 18 (ESV) 18:1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. 3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of … More September 1 Proverbs 18
