Mercy takes many forms

Genesis 19:12-17  Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone you have in the city, bring them out of the place.  For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against its people has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.” … More Mercy takes many forms

Never again…

Noahic Covenant, Genesis 8-9 From Theopedia The Noahic (No-a’-ic) covenant is the covenant that God made with Noah after he left the ark, sealed with a rainbow, that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood (Genesis 8:1 – 9:17). 8 God said to Noah and his sons, 9 “Look! I now confirm … More Never again…

We all need grace!

According to this song, popularized by the Statler Brothers, Well the Lord looked down from his window in the sky And said I created man but I don’t remember why Nothin’ but fightin’ since creation day I’ll send a little water and I’ll wash’em all away So the Lord came down to look around a … More We all need grace!

Gethsemane – The Olive Garden – Passion of the Christ

My favorite scene from the Passion of the Christ is when Jesus stomps the head of the Serpent. Genesis 3:15 is where God makes this promise: And Romans 16:20 says,  “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” John Piper comments: The Larger Picture of Satan’s Defeat So let’s step back here … More Gethsemane – The Olive Garden – Passion of the Christ

DA Carson: God is sovereign, and invariably good; we are morally responsible, and frequently evil.

D. A. Carson writes in “For the Love of God, Volume 1, Feb 17” THE LAST CHAPTER OF GENESIS includes a section that is both pathetic and glorious (Gen. 50:15-21). Everything that is sad and flawed in this family resurfaces when Jacob dies. Joseph’s brothers fear that their illustrious sibling may have suppressed vengeful resentment … More DA Carson: God is sovereign, and invariably good; we are morally responsible, and frequently evil.

Spurgeon: Is not this the best of all, that God is with us?

C. H. Spurgeon, in “Faith’s Checkbook” Good old Jacob could no more be with Joseph, for his hour had come to die: but he left his son without anxiety, for he said with confidence, “God shall be with you.” When our dearest relations or our most helpful friends are called home by death, we must … More Spurgeon: Is not this the best of all, that God is with us?