“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 Is there a CONVENIENT time to consider God’s grace?
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 or tax? … More Ryle: Jesus makes a fish his paymaster.
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in YOU. Psalm 39:7 Savor these rich and comforting words from Charles H. Spurgeon on this verse from Psalm 39- The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men; he will live when all the creatures die, … More Spurgeon: The Lord is self existent and true, and therefore worthy of the confidence of men
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 5: Blood, guilt and grace
“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased–listen to HIM.” J. C. Ryle with this insight into Matthew 17:5- That voice was meant to teach Peter, that there was one there far greater than Moses or Elijah. Moses was a faithful servant of God. Elijah was a bold witness for the truth. But … More J. C Ryle: LISTEN to JESUS!
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: Hope in God’s intervention
Coty Pinckney, in a sermon, “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!” What is your favorite book of the Bible? One of the gospels, perhaps Mark or John? Or the tale of the rapid spread of the early church told in Acts? Those who delight in a logical presentation of the Christian message might choose Romans, while others … More Coty Pinckney: “Oh, No! Not Leviticus!”
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 Jesus, the great ENCOURAGER!
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 … More J.C. Ryle: Error on many other points is only a skin disease. Error about Christ’s death is a disease at the heart.
C. H. Spurgeon comments in “The Treasury of David,”: For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. Condescendingly, with his own hand, God upholds his saints; he does not leave them to mere delegated agency, he affords personal assistance. Even in our falls the Lord gives a measure of sustaining. Where grace does not keep … More Spurgeon: Even in our falls the Lord gives a measure of sustaining.
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