“The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder” Genesis 28:10-22 Dr. Robert Rayburn March 21, 1999 Jacob, the homebody, was given a warm send-off by his parents, but we can well imagine his loneliness and fear as he walked away from home, turned and waved for the last time as he was about to lose sight of his … More The Traffic of Jacob’s Ladder Genesis 28
Sam Storms May 8, 2007 Series: Meditations on the Psalms It’s difficult to live in a world of corruption, abuse, and mindless cruelty and not experience a recurring spiritual nausea. When one witnesses senseless injustice and the prosperity of those responsible for it, nausea turns to indignation and righteous rage. I know a little of what … More Enough! Psalm 10
Many, many believers around our world suffer persecution for the sake of their belief in Jesus, for “there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12 This is a radical message in our pluralistic world. In a follow-up post after … More Are you “worthy to suffer dishonor for the name?” Acts 5:41
The following text is taken from a a sermon preached by Gil Rugh 1983 at Indian Hills Community Church, Lincoln, NE The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People Another point seems to stand out with significance. These men are fishermen. Jesus Christ is about to start a totally new movement. You would think He would be … More The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People- Matthew 4:18-22
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
Dr. Albert Mohler has a daily radio program available by podcast, and writes in a blog post, “The People Who Walk in Darkness Will See a Great Light- The Glory of Christmas: “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on … More A Great Light…Matthew 4:16
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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?”
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