J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 2:16-21 Observe how death can remove the kings of this world like other men. The rulers of millions have no power to retain life, when the hour of their departure comes. The murderer of helpless infants must himself die. Joseph and Mary hear the tidings that “Herod is dead;” and … More J. C. Ryle: Death is a mighty leveler
One of the benefits of a Bible reading plans that draws from different sections each day is that there are times when you are struck with similarities between passages. Today is one of those days. Yesterday, in Luke 1 we read, “And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a … More The Holy Spirit, promises and new birth!
David Mathis preached a sermon with the title, “We Three Kings of Orient Aren’t” that speaks directly to our text from Matthew 2:1-12 today: When the magi came to Jerusalem asking, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?”, little did they know that they were asking for the very title that will … More We Three Kings of Orient Aren’t
January 3 Matthew 2:1-12(ESV) The Visit of the Wise Men 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men [1] from the east came to Jerusalem,2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose [2] and have come … More January 3 Matthew 2:1-12
January 2 Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV) The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ [1] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed [2] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her … More January 2 Matthew 1:18-25
J.C. Ryle begins his commentary on Matthew 1: 1-17 this way- These verses begin the New Testament. Let us always read them with serious and solemn feelings. The book before us contains not the word of men, but of God. Every verse in it was written by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Let us thank … More J.C. Ryle: Nothing is useless in the Bible. Every word of it is inspired.
This statement was read over the PA system at a football game at Roane County High School, Kingston, Tennessee, by school Principal Jody McLoud, on September 1, 2000. “It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games to say a prayer and play the National Anthem to honor God and Country. … More “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s”
Is is right that we plead for prayer for an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines? Doesn’t God know our needs before we ask? Isn’t He sovereign? Yes, yes and yes. And He TELLS us to pray for more helpers to bring in the harvest! John Piper, in a sermon “Prayer at Harvest Time: Now!” … More Farm Hands Beg For Help
34 I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send you to Egypt.’….. ……51 “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so … More Missions: what do you expect?
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Matthew 5:13 What are the implications for sharing our faith, for missions? Salt has a variety of benefits, and … More Matt Chandler: no real transformation=no saltiness
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