1 Thessalonians 1:2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. John Piper, in a sermon “The Fruit of Hope: Endurance” Let us probe the connection … More Must or shall?
“It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20-21, in our reading plan today. What is life all about? How about death? Honoring Christ should be our … More Don’t waste your life OR your death
So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house. And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that … More Naaman: A portrait of how God saves
As we continue to work our way through Psalm 119, remember that Sam Storms has a wonderful commentary on Psalm 119. Here is a quote: Although utterly and in all ways dependent on God for help, don’t overlook the fact that the psalmist repeatedly commits himself and “promises” to take action to learn, store up, … More Actively embrace the Word of God
Quoting from “For the Love of God, Volume 1, October 13,” by D. A. Carson FIRST AND 2 KINGS narrate the declining fortunes of both the northern and southern kingdoms. Occasionally there is a reforming king in one realm or the other. But on the whole the direction is downward. Some orientation (1Kings 16): (1) Although 1 and 2 … More Declining Dynasties
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27 ESV Six Goals of Satan in Getting You to Hold Grudges by John Piper According to [Ephesians 4] verse 27 this is what Satan is watching for—the gap called … More Piper: Six Goals of Satan in Getting You to Hold Grudges
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, … More When the massive weather front of God’s love meets the massive weather front of God’s power
And though this world with devils filled Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure For, lo, his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him. John Piper … More One little word shall fell him
Ligonier Ministries provides some helpful commentary on our Bible passage today, Mark 12:1-12. Commenting on the parable of the tenants in Mark 12:1–12, one author notes how the sovereign providential rule of God is evident throughout the story. We see it operative at the parable’s beginning, when Jesus refers to the owner, who represents the Lord, … More The Rejected Cornerstone
And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you … More Our Sovereign Savior…spits!
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