Today we come to 1 Peter 5:1-7. Here is John Piper in a sermon, “Are You Humble Enough to Be Care-free?” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you. –1 Peter 5:6-7 Did … More Humble yourselves . . . casting your anxieties on God
Today we read John 7:14-24. Verse 17 says, “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.” J.C.Ryle comments: The difficulty of finding out “what is truth” in religion is a common subject of complaint among men. They point … More Ryle: The secret of getting the key of knowledge
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised. Song of Solomon 8:7 You can’t buy love. We see this truth repeatedly in our culture. A person can be wealthy beyond comprehension and yet be lonely and unloved. … More You can’t buy love.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23 Bob Kauflin writes at “Worship Matters.com” Our church as been trying to memorize one hymn a month for the past ten months. This month we’re working on Great is … More The story behind “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It … More Mercy in many forms
October 24 1 Peter 5:1-7 (ESV) Shepherd the Flock of God 5:1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising … More October 24 1 Peter 5:1-7
October 24 John 7:14-24 (ESV) 14 About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. 15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning, [1] when he has never studied?” 16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. 17 If anyone’s … More October 24 John 7:14-24
October 24 John 7:25-36 (ESV) Can This Be the Christ? 25 Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? 27 But … More October 24 John 7:25-36
October 24 Lamentations 3 (ESV) 3:1 I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; 2 he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light; 3 surely against me he turns his hand again and again the whole day long. 4 He has made my flesh and my … More October 24 Lamentations 3
Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. (1 Peter 4:19, read verses 12-19 today) In the introduction to his sermon, “The Holy Spirit Will Help You Die,” John Piper gives two examples of martyrs and then says: I think it is very important … More “How would I ever have the strength and courage to die for Christ?”
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