Psalm 8 in music and photos
January 8, 2009
Watch this beautiful, worshipful video based on Psalm 8:
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Abraham: “Are you serious, God?”
January 8, 2009
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?”
Declaring Who God Is Acts 4:23-31
January 7, 2009
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
January 7, 2009
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? Genesis 18:14
January 7, 2009
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
Psalm 6:4-Save me for whose sake?!
January 6, 2009
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!
January 6, 2009
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!
The Innkeeper…Reflections on Matthew 2
January 4, 2009
In this poem, John Piper imagines Jesus, two weeks before his death, returning to Bethlehem and visiting the inn where he was born. He meets Jacob, the old innkeeper, who years before had made a place for Joseph and Mary to stay. As they converse, Jesus hears what it cost Jacob to house the … More The Innkeeper…Reflections on Matthew 2
Come and Worship the Messiah-King
January 3, 2009
John Piper, in his sermon “We Have Come to Worship Him,” gives us some insight into the passage from Matthew 2 about the visit of the wise men from the east: Notice that Matthew does not tell us about the shepherds coming to visit Jesus in the stable. His focus is immediately on foreigners coming … More Come and Worship the Messiah-King
Noah’s Ark Points to Jesus
January 3, 2009
In Genesis 5-8, we read about Noah and his obedience to God in building an ark. What significance does this have for us today? Noah’s ark was a type and picture of Jesus Christ and our salvation that is found in him alone. In Hebrews 11:7, we read that “By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events … More Noah’s Ark Points to Jesus
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