Tag: Bible study

John Piper: Only worship is an end in itself. Only worship should not be done as a means to achieving something other than itself.

February 12, 2011

Jesus quoted Isaiah in Matthew 15:9-10 “‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’” John Piper preached a sermon, “Worship is an End in Itself” based on this passage, and here is the concluding paragraph. He … More John Piper: Only worship is an end in itself. Only worship should not be done as a means to achieving something other than itself.

John Piper: The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life

February 12, 2011

John Piper, in a sermon on Exodus 33, “I WIll Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious” Now the question rises why in 33:18 Moses prayed to see God’s glory? “I pray thee, show me thy glory.” I think the reason was this: Moses knew that his request for God’s presence with a stiff-necked … More John Piper: The deepest doctrines of God have to do with everyday life

D. A. Carson on the features that characterized Paul’s ministry.

February 11, 2011

A commentary on our Bible reading for today, Acts 20:18-35, from D. A. Carson’s “For the Love of God” Volume 1, August 1— PAUL’S ADDRESS TO THE EPHESIAN ELDERS (Acts 20:18-35) can be broken down into three parts. In the first (20:18-24), Paul talks about his own ministry in Ephesus and his own future. In … More D. A. Carson on the features that characterized Paul’s ministry.

J. C. Ryle: winds, and waves, and storms are all Christ’s servants

February 11, 2011

J. C. Ryle with encouragement gleaned from Matthew 14:22-33 at “Grace Gems!”– There is encouragement here for all true Christians. Let them know that there is nothing created, which is not under Christ’s control. “All things serve Him.” He may allow His people to be tried for a season, and tossed to and fro by storms … More J. C. Ryle: winds, and waves, and storms are all Christ’s servants

Sam Storms: Six essential things in pursuing God

February 11, 2011

Sam Storms asks: What does it mean to seek after God? How does one pursue the Almighty? Let’s explore Psalm 34 and take note of how David did it. There are six things I want you to consider as essential in pursuing God. He outlines the six things at EnjoyingGodMinistries.com and posted here are just the highlights … More Sam Storms: Six essential things in pursuing God

Henry Law: the Incense Altar’s chosen position seems as a link to join the cross and crown.

February 11, 2011

Henry Law gives up some insight into Exodus 30, at Grace Gems! Reader! this now invites our notice. In mercy may the Spirit cause the sacred odor to arise. The position of this Altar first claims thought. The Lord, who orders all things with wise end, especially enjoins, ‘Place the incense altar just outside the inner … More Henry Law: the Incense Altar’s chosen position seems as a link to join the cross and crown.

Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.

February 10, 2011

Steven Cole, in a sermon from Acts 20:1-16, “HOW ONE MAN CHANGED THE WORLD” The apostle Paul changed the world as few other men have ever done. He lived in a day before jet airplanes or cars and paved highways. He had to go everywhere by foot, on donkeys, or by sailing vessel, none of … More Paul changed the world through his commitment to establish and strengthen local churches.

J. C. Ryle: To create is the peculiar prerogative of God.

February 10, 2011

J. C. Ryle comments on Jesus feeding the five thousand in Matthew 14:13-21 this miracle is an unanswerable proof of our Lord’s divine POWER. To satisfy the hunger of more than five thousand people with so small a portion of food as five loaves and two fish, would be manifestly impossible without a supernatural multiplication … More J. C. Ryle: To create is the peculiar prerogative of God.

Sam Storms: a hymn of confidence, a song of faith, a poem about the grounds for our hope

February 10, 2011

Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries writes this in an introduction to a lengthy article on Psalm 33, which I encourage you to read if you have time.  Click here: This psalm is a reminder to us that there need never, ever be a crisis in confidence for the Christian. The dollar may rise and … More Sam Storms: a hymn of confidence, a song of faith, a poem about the grounds for our hope