Psalm 9:10 sates: “And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” What is it to KNOW the NAME of God? NAMES in the ancient world carried far more significance than they do in our time. Names not only distinguished people from each … More Would you trust someone you didn’t KNOW? Psalm 9
Don Fortner, Pastor and author, says this of Genesis 24: In this story of Abraham’s servant seeking a bride for his son, Isaac… Abraham represents God the Father, our covenant God. Isaac represents the Lord Jesus Christ. Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, represents the gospel preacher who, as an instrument … More Isaac & Rebekah, A Picture of Grace
In “For the Love of God,” (Vol 1, July 18) Dr. D.A. Carson writes: The account of Ananias and Sapphira, whose names are recorded in the earliest Christian records because of their deceit (Acts 5:1-11)), is disturbing on several grounds. Certainly the early church thought so (5:5, 11). Four observations focus the issues: First, revival does … More Four observations on Ananias & Sapphira
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In this passage for today, we read how Abraham was asked to give up his son, Isaac, the miracle son of his old age, the one that Abraham thought would fulfill God’s promise to make a great nation. What was going on? Was God serious? Hebrews 11:17-19 states, “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, … More Abraham: “Are you serious, God?”
It is remarkable that these Christians take five verses to tell God who he is, and two verses to ask what they want from him. Now God does not need to be told who he is. But Christians need to know who he is—and precisely in their prayers they need to know and confess that … More Declaring Who God Is Acts 4:23-31
Spurgeon’s Treasury of David on Psalm 7 This may be called the SONG OF THE SLANDERED SAINT. Even this sorest of evils may furnish occasion for a Psalm. What a blessing it would be if we could turn even the most disastrous event into a theme for song, and so turn the tables upon our great enemy. … More Spurgeon’s Treasury of David on Psalm 7
Is Anything Too Hard for God? That is the title of a missions sermon preached by John Piper in 1987. Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17 and Matthew 19:26 all address this question. “Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a … More Is Anything Too Hard for God? Genesis 18:14
In Psalm 6:4 David cries out to God to save him. Why? Save him for whose sake? Look closely at the reason David gives for why God should save him. a. Is it because of his position, his job, his responsibilities? b. Is it because he is a humble man, a man after God’s … More Psalm 6:4-Save me for whose sake?!
R.C. Sproul says Genesis 15:17 is his all-time favorite verse… Really? “When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. “ What? There must be some mistake…. Smoking fire pot? Flaming torch? What is going on here? God had just announced His … More R.C. Sproul says Genesis 15:17 is his all-time favorite verse!
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