January 11 Acts 7:1-38 (ESV) Stephen’s Speech 7:1 And the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2 And Stephen said: “Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,3 and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from your kindred and … More January 11 Acts 7:1-38
January 10 Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) The Sermon on the Mount 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are … More January 10 Matthew 5:1-12
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:5-6, part of our Bible reading plan today. John Piper comments on the “God-Centeredness of God”: There is a category of thought here that I think is … More How can this be love?
In our Bible reading plan we come to Proverbs 24:1-22 Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul … More Rescuing Unborn Children: Required and Right
John Piper, in a sermon,” Advancing and Sustaining the Covenant Community” Look at the connection between 1 Thessalonians] 3:12 and 3:13, that we come to today in our Bible reading plan. 12) May the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do … More Piper: Connecting love and holiness
Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all … More And they all left him…
Coty Pinckney helps us understand Leviticus 8-10 Like the offerings, the picture of the priest found in Leviticus displays New Testament truth — in a detailed form. Once again, Leviticus brings out a human need — the need for a priest, the need for another human being to help us to see ourselves, and to … More The picture of the priest found in Leviticus displays New Testament truth — in a detailed form.
Do Not Be Anxious Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, ……. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. J.C. Ryle with some words of encouragement: He offers us a gracious promise, as a remedy against an anxious spirit. … More J.C. Ryle: Do Not Be Anxious, BUT….
John Piper, in a sermon,” Advancing and Sustaining the Covenant Community” Look at the connection between [1 Thessalonians] 3:12 and 3:13. 12) May the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you; 13) so that he may establish your hearts … More Piper: Connecting love and holiness
Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all … More And they all left him…
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