Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! Spurgeon comments on Psalm 98 at The Treasury of David: Man’s voice is at its best when it sings the best words in the best spirit to the best of Beings.
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. —2 Corinthians 3:18 John Piper comments: The main point is that Christian believers are being transformed—progressively, degree by degree—into the … More You Become What You Behold
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And … More Like Bartimaeus, we need to SEE
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! — Psalm 98:4 Charles H. Spurgeon, in The Treasury of David, says: There is no fear of our being too hearty in magnifying the God of our salvation, only we must take care the song comes from the heart, … More Spurgeon: No fear of our being too hearty in magnifying the God of our salvation
David Roper comments on 1 Samuel 9-10, where Saul is chosen, annointed and proclaimed king of Israel: As he leaves Samuel, God gives Saul three signs that his appointment is from him, The first is that he will meet two people who will inform him that the animals have been found and will provide him with … More God’s Promises: peace, provision and power
Coty Pinckney says that in Mark 10:21-22, Jesus does two things: First, Jesus looks intently at him. The idea, I believe, is to get the young man to look at HIM and to quit looking at himself. This man is very wrapped up in what HE has done and what HE needs. Jesus already said … More HOW to find your greatest joy
His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. —Psalm 97:4-6 Pastor Coty Pinckney comments on Psalm 97: What is the first verse in the Bible? “In … More What kind of power would be required to melt a mountain?
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, “Till now the Lord has helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12 C. H. Spurgeon comments on this passage (Morning and Evening): “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.” The word “hitherto” seems like a hand pointing in the direction of … More Past, present and future Helper
Have you ever sung Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing and wondered about the second verse of the song which begins with these words: “Here I raise my Ebenezer.” Here I raise my Ebenezer; Here by Thy great help I’ve come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. So what comes to your … More Here I raise my “Ebenezer”?
So look for statements about God’s promises as we read these verses [2 Cor 1:17-22] Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been … More God’s Promises
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