John Piper exults with King David in Psalm 40. Here, from a sermon “In the Pits With a King” God can deliver from every sort of pit and mire and will deliver his servants from any plight that would destroy their faith. And when he does we will sing. Verse 3: “He put a new … More Piper: Do we crave God like a drowning boy craves air?
“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”—Acts 24:25. (ESV-And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. … More Can you put off thinking about God, righteousness and judgment for a better time, a more convenient season?
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll … More He makes a fish his paymaster.
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. —Psalm 39:7 ESV From Charles Spurgeon’s comments on Psalm 39, The Treasury of David: My hope is in thee. The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men; he will live when all … More Nothing will be able to stand but that which has the lasting element of faith in God to cement it.
Coty Pinckney on Leviticus 5: Recall that on Mt Sinai the Israelites had promised to abide by the commands they had heard God pronounce — yet within a matter of hours they grossly violated those very commands. They were unable to live up to the law. But God in his grace provides these offerings, painting … More Leviticus: law, guilt, offerings and grace
J.C. Ryle on Matthew 17:1-13, our Bible reading passage for today: These verses contain one of the most remarkable events in our Lord’s earthly ministry–the event commonly called the TRANSFIGURATION. The order in which it is recorded is beautiful and instructive. The latter part of the last chapter shows us the cross. Here we are … More The cross and the glory…trace the connection
But for you, O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. C. H. Spurgeon on Psalm 38:15 Hope in God’s intervention, and belief in the power of prayer, are two most blessed stays to the soul in time of adversity. Turning right away from the creature to the sovereign Lord … More Spurgeon: Wait and hope in God
Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!” Those of you who have tried to read through the Bible cover to cover find Leviticus to be the first big challenge. Some give up in the middle of this book. ….Why is Leviticus so unpopular? Many readers object that this book focuses on: A sacrificial … More Leviticus is the key to unlock the riches of the New Testament.
In our Bible reading for today, Acts 23:1-11, we read that Jesus stands by the side of the apostle Paul in his prison cell and says, “Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also.” Wow! Jesus is the great ENCOURAGER who encourages us. … More Take courage!
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never … More Ultimately fatal heart disease is avoidable
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 