In a sermon on Acts 12, “Execution, Escape and Eaten by Worms,” John Piper states: This chapter is about God and Herod. This Herod is Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great who was king when Jesus was born and ordered the infants killed in Bethlehem. He was brought up in Rome and … More If You Oppose Jesus, You Lose-John Piper on Acts 12 (Part 1)
In a sermon titled, “Execution, Escape and Eaten by Worms,” John Piper states: God can release and God can sustain and empower in martyrdom. That is the point of releasing Peter and not James. God is in control over this little Herod in both cases. In fact there is an extraordinary power in martyrdom. … More God Never Fumbles- John Piper on Acts 12 (Part 2)
From the Treasury of David: Contrasts frequently bring out the truth vividly, and here the church sets forth the creature confidences of carnal men in contrast with her reliance upon the Prince Immanuel and the invisible Jehovah. “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses.” Chariots and horses make an imposing show, and with their rattling, and … More Spurgeon on Psalm 20
Psalm 9:10 sates: “And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” What is it to KNOW the NAME of God? NAMES in the ancient world carried far more significance than they do in our time. Names not only distinguished people from each … More Would you trust someone you didn’t KNOW? Psalm 9
