For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.—Hebrews 2:10, part of our Bible reading plan today I find it interesting that the passage from Luke today speaks of Jesus’ perfect knowledge (see J.C. … More Perfect through suffering
Today in our Bible reading plan we read Proverbs 20:1-15. Here is John Piper’s message, “The Lips of Knowledge Are a Precious Jewel” on Proverbs 20:15. Now finally, “the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel” because while having knowledge opens the door to eternal life and the joy of holiness, speaking knowledge gives you … More Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. —Hebrews 2:1 (read verses 1-9 in our Bible reading plan today) John Piper, in “The Danger of Drifting from the Word” But in chapter 2 the first thing is a command or a duty—something we must do. … More What do you listen to?
You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death. —Luke 21:16 In America, generally, Christians have not had to face the kind of risk and persecution that is common in other parts of the world. We need to pray for our … More How would we handle persecution?
Today we come to Isaiah 6-8 in our Bible reading plan. This post on Isaiah 6 is longer than usual, but the text is incredible. .John Piper, in a sermon on Isaiah 6, “Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord of Hosts” gives us 7 glimpses of God that we see in this passage. (the sermon … More Glimpses of God in Isaiah
To help us as we read Hebrews 1:10-14 in our Bible reading plan today, here is Dr. John Piper’s sermon from Hebrews 1, “Jesus Christ: Infinitely Superior to Angels” He returns to where he started in verse 3—Christ sat down at the right hand of Majesty as King of the universe and as Son of … More Jesus Christ is infinitely superior to angels
Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good Ever had someone give you a hard time for being a student of the Bible? Ever had someone ridicule your love for theology? Perhaps you’ve even had a Christian brother or sister say, “Just love Jesus and avoid asking the hard questions. Theology just divides people. Just love Jesus.” … More Desire without knowledge?
Today we begin reading Hebrews in our Bible reading plan. Hebrews 1:1-2 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created … More God is not silent or withdrawn
John Piper, in a sermon, “O,That You Knew the Terms of Peace!” (Luke 19:41-44) Today in our Bible reading plan, read Luke 19:39-48. I want you to imagine a scene with me. There is a young doctor who has a wife and three small children. He volunteers to take a dangerous six-month mission assignment to … More Jesus knew the praise was shallow
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. —Proverbs 15:8, in our reading plan today John Piper, in a sermon, “The Pleasure of God in the Prayers of the Upright” My hope is that the effect of this message will not only be … More The prayer of the upright is His delight.
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