John Piper, in a sermon, “Where is God? The Supremacy of Christ in an Age of Terror:” …the joy we pursue and the joy we embrace in Jesus Christ is always—always in this world—interwoven with sorrow. There is no unadulterated joy in this world for people who care about others. The Bible describes Christ’s servants … More Sorrowful yet always rejoicing
Mark 11:27-33 And they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and scribes, and elders came to Him, 28 and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?” 29 And Jesus said … More “Just WHO do you think you ARE?”
Psalm 101:2-3 I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. Reader, how fares it with your family? Do you sing in the choir and sin in the chamber? Are you a saint abroad and a devil at home? For shame! What we … More Spurgeon on Integrity
1 Samuel 15:22 “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. John Piper comments in a sermon, “The Pleasure of God in Obedience” Is It Good News That God Delights in Obedience? … More Is It Good News That God Delights in Obedience?
When you know your covenant-keeping “Lord” is the absolute God; and that he is the all-powerful creator of all things; and that he is like a shepherd who provides pasture for his weak and straying sheep; and that he is good; and that his lovingkindness (= free, and undeserved covenant-making mercy) is forever; and that … More John Piper on Psalm 100
1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” Jonathan had his theology straight when he confessed that God is … More Nothing can hinder the LORD!
The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he! He is great in the esteem of the gracious, great in his acts of mercy, and really great in himself: great in mercy, power, wisdom, justice, and glory. And he is high above … More Really GREAT! Spurgeon on Psalm 99
For theLord will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. 1 Samuel 12:22 John Piper comments: We should learn from this how faithful God is to his own name. Look at verse 22: “It has pleased the LORD to make you a people … More For HIS sake!
Psalm 98:4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Charles H. Spurgeon, in The Treasury of David, says: There is no fear of our being too hearty in magnifying the God of our salvation, only we must take care the song comes from the heart, … More In love with Jesus=Hearty Praise!
David Roper comments on 1 Samuel 9-10, where Saul is chosen, annointed and proclaimed king of Israel: As he leaves Samuel, God gives Saul three signs that his appointment is from him, The first is that he will meet two people who will inform him that the animals have been found and will provide him … More Peace, Provision and Power
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