That’s My King!
April 8, 2009
Tag: Jesus
Rebuild it in Three Days?
March 18, 2009
Rebuild it in Three Days? John Piper on Matthew 26:61, in a sermon, “What Jesus Built by Rising from the Dead,”- Then, and only then – when that point has been made – does Jesus say in verse 19, “In three days I will raise it up.” Now he himself speaks only of his body. … More Rebuild it in Three Days?
The Lord’s Supper Matthew 26
March 16, 2009
J.C. Ryle said this about The Lord’s Supper: By receiving it we publicly declare our sense of guilt, and need of a Savior–our trust in Jesus, and our love to Him–our desire to live upon Him, and our hope to live with Him. Using it in this spirit, we shall find our repentance deepened, our … More The Lord’s Supper Matthew 26
Joshua Takes the Handoff from Moses
March 11, 2009
From Through the Bible Radio with J. Vernon McGee: Joshua was the successor to Moses. He was a great general. Born a slave in Egypt, he was forty years old at the time of the Exodus out of Egypt. He was eighty years old when he received his commission as Moses’ successor and one hundred … More Joshua Takes the Handoff from Moses
Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.
March 2, 2009
Pastor John Piper, in a message on Matthew 21, “The Marvelous Rising of a Rejected Stone” Jesus’ Word in Matthew 21:42 The word of the Lord is found in Matthew 21:42 at the end of the parable of the wicked tenants. The owner of the vineyard had sent servants to get fruit from the tenants. … More Piper: Academic stature has never been a guarantee of religious insight.
Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?
March 1, 2009
J. C. Ryle states- Let us observe in these verses, what immense encouragement our Lord holds out to those who repent.We see this strikingly brought out in the parable of the two sons. Both were told to go and work in their father’s vineyard. One son, like the profligate publicans, for some time flatly refused obedience, … More Which is better? To flatly refuse, or pretend to obey?
False Advertising of the Fig Tree
February 25, 2009
Allen Ross comments at Bible.org on “The Necessity Of Bearing Fruit”: It was a little early in the year for the harvest of figs, since this occurred during the holy week, which in 33 A.D. was the last week of March. But Mark tells us that there were leaves on the tree, and fig … More False Advertising of the Fig Tree
The King Has Come and Is Coming
February 24, 2009
In a message, “Jesus Declares His Kingship,” John Piper says Jesus declares himself King of the Jews and King of the nations in four ways: Jesus Declares His Kingship by Riding on a Donkey (Zech. 9:9) Jesus Declares His Kingship by Cleansing the Temple (Isa. 56:7) Jesus Declares His Kingship by Healing (Isa. 35:4-6) Jesus Declares … More The King Has Come and Is Coming
Brothers, Tell Them Not to Serve God!
February 23, 2009
Originally an article for his church’s weekly newsletter dated January 1, 1995, and later compiled in a book for fellow pastors, “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals,A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry” by John Piper, We have all told our people to serve God. Scripture says to “serve the Lord with gladness.” But now it may be … More Brothers, Tell Them Not to Serve God!
We Need Both Sovereign Grace and Eternal Love…
February 23, 2009
C. H. Spurgeon, in The Treasury of David, comments on Psalm 45:6- Verse 6. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. To whom can this be spoken but our Lord? The psalmist cannot restrain his adoration. His enlightened eye sees in the royal Husband of the church, God, God to be adored, God reigning, God … More We Need Both Sovereign Grace and Eternal Love…
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