Bob Deffinbaugh comments on 2 Samuel 13 (in our reading plan today) and the tragedy in Israel’s royal family: ….this text is placed immediately following the passage that depicts David’s sin and its personal consequences in the death of his first son by Bathsheba. This is not only because the events of chapter 13 follow closely … More Sin and Consequences
May 19 Galatians 3:1-14 (ESV) By Faith, or by Works of the Law? 3:1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. 2 Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so … More May 19 Galatians 3:1-14
May 19 Mark 14:53-65 (ESV) Jesus Before the Council 53 And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. 54 And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he was sitting with the guards and warming himself … More May 19 Mark 14:53-65
May 19 Psalm 112 (ESV) The Righteous Will Never Be Moved 112:1 [1] Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments! 2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. 4 Light … More May 19 Psalm 112
May 19 2 Samuel 13 (ESV) Amnon and Tamar 13:1 Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon … More May 19 2 Samuel 13
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” John Piper on Galatians 2:20, in our reading plan today: … More What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
In our reading plan, we come now to Mark’s account of Jesus’ arrest and betrayal. J.C. Ryle comments on Mark 14: 43-52 Let us notice, secondly, in these verses, how all things in our Lord’s passion happened according to God’s Word. His own address to those who took Him, exhibits this in a striking manner–“the Scripture must … More God’s purpose. No accident. No chance.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalm 111:10 which is part of our Bible reading plan today. Men may know and be very orthodox, they may talk and be very eloquent, they may speculate and be … More What is the best proof of intelligence?
“DAVID” is a poem by John Piper written about the events in 2 Samuel 11-12, our passage in the Bible readung plan for today. December 18, 1983 (John Piper wrote Advent Poems for Bethlehem Baptist Church) In spring, the time of year when kings Go forth to war, and David sings Of conquest, and the lonely … More “David” by John Piper
May 18 Galatians 2 (ESV) Paul Accepted by the Apostles 2:1 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to … More May 18 Galatians 2
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