Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones, whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will … More Don’t get your doctrine from false teachers
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” —John 8:12 (in our reading plan today) John MacArthur: You know what Jesus was saying when He said I’m the light of the world? He was … More Jesus claims to be “the light”
And the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any wood, the vine branch that is among the trees of the forest? Is wood taken from it to make anything? Do people take a peg from it to hang any vessel on it? Behold, it is … More A Humbling Parable
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having … More His divine power
John 7:1-13 is our reading for today. Verses 3-5: So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” For not even … More Not even his brothers believed in him
I am my beloved’s,and his desire is for me. Song of Solomon 7:10 (read chapter 7 today in our Bible reading plan) Here are some comments from David Guzik at Enduring Word: I am my beloved’s and his desire is toward me: The maiden is completely secure in his love. She understands his desire as not a … More I am my beloved’s …
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. —John 6:63 (verses 60-71 are in our reading plan today.) J.C. Ryle: Our Lord says, “It is the Spirit who gives life.” By this He means that it is … More Spirit-stirring and life-giving words
His mouth is most sweet,and he is altogether desirable.This is my beloved and this is my friend,O daughters of Jerusalem. Song of Songs 5:16 As we read Song of Songs 5 today in our Bible reading plan, here are some words from C. H. Spurgeon commending Christ: In these five words the spouse here gives … More “Yea, he is altogether lovely.”
You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride;you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes,with one jewel of your necklace.How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride!How much better is your love than wine,and the fragrance of your oils than any spice! –Song of Songs 4:9-10 C.H. Surgeon encourages our … More Spurgeon: “the love of the believer is sweet to Christ”
“While being reviled, He [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously.”—1 Peter 2:23 (in our Bible reading plan today.) John Piper, in a sermon “How To Suffer for Doing What Is Right” Here is one of the most important keys to … More God is the final judge and will settle accounts justly
