Henry Law comments on Genesis 32 at Grace Gems: But is the lonely Jacob long alone? Oh no. A stranger suddenly draws near, and grapples with him, and strives with mighty energy to stop his progress, and to lay him in the dust. But who thus wrestles in the solemn stillness of this solemn night? The … More Henry Law: A Rich Display of Grace
And the name of the city from that time on shall be, “The Lord Is There.” Ezekiel 48:35 C. H. Spurgeon, in a sermon preached in 1891:”Jehovah-Shammah: A Glorious Name for the New Year” You remember how, in after ages, when Solomon was crowned and his reign of peace had been inaugurated, he built for God a … More Jehovah-shammah, the Lord is there
Here is a taste of John Calvin, in a sermon, “The Mystery of Godliness” 1 Timothy 3:16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. When we hear … More John Calvin: “The Mystery of Godliness”
We just celebrated the birth of our dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Immanuel, God with us! J. C. Ryle further expands on the significance of the incarnation at Grace Gems: Let us take care that we have clear views of our Lord Jesus Christ’s nature and person. It is a point of the deepest … More Immanuel-God With Us!
In Job 36:26, Elihu says of God- Behold, God is great, and we know him not; the number of his years is unsearchable. I have 3 comments- Behold! We need to look, to SEE God, as He is revealed in His Word, the Bible, and through Jesus, God Incarnate, Emmanuel, God With Us! God is … More Behold!
Think of Christmas carols and songs, especially the ones people like to sing the most, and the people and events surrounding Jesus’ birth. We sing of angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the stable, Bethlehem, Wise Men, and all the familiar details. How often do we really think about the doctrine or theology of Jesus’ birth? … More Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,Hail, the incarnate deity….
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