As it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations"--in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. 18In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he … Continue reading Growing Strong in Faith – Romans 4:17-21
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Henry Ward Beecher on Psalm 23
“It has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows than there are sands on the sea shore. It has comforted the noble host of the poor. It has sung courage to the army of the … Continue reading Henry Ward Beecher on Psalm 23
Treasuring Forgiveness – Matthew 18
Link: Treasure Forgiveness - Matthew 18:12-35 Monday: Matthew 18:35 is a hard saying of Jesus. Is God’s forgiveness of us conditional upon our forgiving of others? How would you answer this question from God’s Word? Next, reflect on this summary of what Jesus is saying in this parable: “No true follower of mine will act … Continue reading Treasuring Forgiveness – Matthew 18
When You Are Tempted to Throw In the Towel
When You Are Tempted to Throw In the Towel - Devotional Guide for Acts 18 If you have ever become discouraged after your attempts to serve the Lord and His people, then you could profit from digesting and reflecting upon Acts 18. How easy it is to say: "Well, Lord, if you would speak to … Continue reading When You Are Tempted to Throw In the Towel
Praying for Our Community from Acts 18
Pray that God would continue calling people to Himself through us: Here’s a portion of a recent email I sent to several fellow pastors in our community: “Go on speaking and do not be silent for the Lord is with you and no one will attack you to harm you. WHY? For the Lord has … Continue reading Praying for Our Community from Acts 18
Praying for Our Community from Acts 17
Let us praise the Lord that He is the creator of all, sustainer of all, ruler of all, father of all, and the judge of all. Help us Lord to cherish a firm, soul-absorbing confidence in the power and truth of God’s gospel that we proclaim. Lord, make us Bereans so that our study of … Continue reading Praying for Our Community from Acts 17
Passover Seder – God’s Protest Against and Solution to Injustice
Why Do We Celebrate the Passover Seder as Christians? We believe that Jesus Christ is the same God who freed his people from slavery in Egypt and acted on their behalf throughout the pages of the Hebrew Scriptures. Therefore, the Passover means everything to us. A Christian who dismisses or ignores its meaning and importance … Continue reading Passover Seder – God’s Protest Against and Solution to Injustice
Daring to Tell the Gospel Amidst Much Conflict – Acts 17
Why did they dare to tell His Gospel? What is the strongest stimulus and motivation? A. The comparative study of religions has led many to deny the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and to reject the very concept of His exclusive claim of being the only way to God and the imperative of evangelizing and seeing … Continue reading Daring to Tell the Gospel Amidst Much Conflict – Acts 17
Love is Not Self-Seeking
Here's a challenging word from E.M. Blaiklock that I have been mulling over this morning. I have adapted it a bit in order to personalize it. "Seeking [our] own, urgent for [our] rights, careless of those of others, demanding this and that, [we] have made [our] world a jungle. A little magnanimity, a little generosity, … Continue reading Love is Not Self-Seeking
Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Confession of Sin
Anybody who has once been horrified by the dreadfulness of his own sin that nailed Jesus to the Cross will no longer be horrified by even the rankest sins of a brother. Looking at the Cross of Jesus, he knows the human heart. He knows how utterly lost it is in sin and weakness, how … Continue reading Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Confession of Sin
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