Naaman’s Servant Girl, An Advent Poem by John Piper to go with our reading for today in 2 Kings 6-7 “Grandma.” “Yes, Sarah.” “Mamma told Me once about how very bold You were when you were nine or ten, And how a mob of Syrian men Stole you away from home at night. She said … More Naaman’s Servant Girl
June 16 Philippians 1:21-30 (ESV) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that … More June 16 Philippians 1:21-30
June 16 Luke 5:12-16 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses a Leper 12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. [1] And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus [2] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be … More June 16 Luke 5:12-16
June 16 Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) 121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. 123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast … More June 16 Psalm 119:121-128
June 16 2 Kings 6-7 (ESV) The Axe Head Recovered 6:1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us. 2 Let us go to the Jordan and each of us get there a log, and let us make a place for us to … More June 16 2 Kings 6-7
“It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20-21, in our reading plan today. What is life all about? How about death? Honoring Christ should be our … More Don’t waste your life OR your death
And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number … More Ryle: Do a thing boldly, unflinchingly, and decidedly, when Jesus says, “do it.”
From Part 10 of Sam Storms’ Meditations on Psalm 119: (as we continue reading Psalm 119 this month) Finally, if you’re still tempted to cast aside God’s Word for the sake of worldly gain, consider how he compares the value of God’s word to all earthly treasures: “The law of your mouth is better to … More Better than gold and silver
So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that … More Naaman: A portrait of how God saves
June 15 Philippians 1:12-20 (ESV) The Advance of the Gospel 12 I want you to know, brothers, [1] that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard [2] and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident … More June 15 Philippians 1:12-20
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