Tag: Scripture

D. A. Carson: Never more than a generation or two from apostasy and oblivion

June 24, 2025

D.A. Carson on 2 Kings 22-23, in “For the Love of God, Vol 1, Nov 9” THE LAST SERIOUS ATTEMPT at moral and theological reformation in the kingdom of Judah is reported in 2 Kings 22.After that, there is only the final slide into exile. King Hezekiah, the effect of whose reign was so largely good, was succeeded by … More D. A. Carson: Never more than a generation or two from apostasy and oblivion

Paul: “…but in everything by prayer…”

June 23, 2025

Yesterday, we saw Hezekiah’s wonderful pattern of prayer in 2 Kings 18. Today in Philippians, we have more encouragement to pray “in everything,” Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, … More Paul: “…but in everything by prayer…”

For GOD’s sake

June 23, 2025

Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, saying, “Now, O Lord, please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. And before Isaiah had gone out of the middle court, the word … More For GOD’s sake

Ryle: Wherever Christ is best known and obeyed, there will always be found most real joy and peace.

June 22, 2025

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. —Luke 6:36-37 J. C. Ryle, in commentary of Luke … More Ryle: Wherever Christ is best known and obeyed, there will always be found most real joy and peace.

The Shocking Last Verse

June 22, 2025

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. Thus ends Psalm 119, where we have been reading all this month. John Piper explains how shocking this last verse is,  in a sermon, “The Anatomy of Backsliding,” The truth about our experience is that we fail … More The Shocking Last Verse

Treasure!

June 21, 2025

I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. Psalm 119:162 God’s Word brings great JOY!  Do I rejoice over what I read in the Bible daily?  Really rejoice?  As if I have discovered a hidden treasure? Psalm 119:162 (part of our reading plan today) implies that we should have the kind of … More Treasure!

2 Kings: Every once in a while a really evil or stupid king arises

June 21, 2025

Dr. D.A. Carson on 2 Kings 16 (from “The Love of God, Vol 1, Nov 3”) (Read chapters 16-17 today.) THE BOOKS OF 1 AND 2 KINGS, though they follow the fortunes of both Judah and Israel (the southern and northern kingdoms, respectively, after the division that followed Solomon’s death), lay more emphasis on Israel, the northern … More 2 Kings: Every once in a while a really evil or stupid king arises