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Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow?

September 25, 2011

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. John Piper comments, in a sermon “Jesus Christ is the Same Yesterday and Today and Forever” Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow? Let me try to put the significance … More Why does it matter that the Jesus Christ of today be the same as the Jesus Christ of yesterday and tomorrow?

Like Barabbas

September 15, 2011

But they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas”— a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder. Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to release Jesus, but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” A third time he said to … More Like Barabbas

J.C. Ryle: One of the brightest graces

September 10, 2011

J.C. Ryle on Luke 22: Submission of will like this is which can adorn the Christian character. It is one which a child of God ought to aim at in everything, if he desires to be like Christ. But at no time is such submission of will so needful as in the day of sorrow, … More J.C. Ryle: One of the brightest graces

Who is well-spring of salvation?

September 5, 2011

Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. This passage is packed full of wonderful truths! Do you remember when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness? They murmured and complained about water, and Moses, being at his wits’ end with these grumblng people, cried out to God in prayer, and got an … More Who is well-spring of salvation?

Playing Games with Jesus

September 1, 2011

Luke 20:27, “they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died without children. And the second … More Playing Games with Jesus

Ryle: Means and Mercy

August 18, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on the blind beggar in Luke 18:35-43 The miracle described in these verses is rich in instruction. It was one of the great works which witnessed that Christ was sent of the Father. (John 5:36.) But this is not all. It contains also some lively patterns of spiritual things which deserve attentive … More Ryle: Means and Mercy

John Calvin: “The Mystery of Godliness”

August 5, 2011

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”

Jesus: “Warning! This repayment may be dangerous to your health!”

August 4, 2011

John Piper asks, “Whom Shall We Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?” (Luke 14:1-14) Up till now Jesus has talked to the guests. Now he turns to the host. “Don’t touch that snake, lest it bite you and you die.” “Don’t climb that rope, lest it break and you fall.” “Don’t invite your friends and brothers and … More Jesus: “Warning! This repayment may be dangerous to your health!”

What’s the point of the Sabbath?

June 20, 2011

Luke 6:6-11 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their … More What’s the point of the Sabbath?

Luke 2: Jesus as a boy

June 8, 2011

John Piper, in a sermon, “The Son of God at 12 Years Old” says of Luke 2:41-52- ….our text has important implications for understanding the divinity of Christ. It helps us understand what Paul meant when he said, “Though he was in the form of God, he did not count equality with God a thing … More Luke 2: Jesus as a boy

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