The genius of the gospel is that God’s grace is always demonstrated in weakness. The triumph of the gospel goes forward through weakness. In your mind’s eye, come with me back to the 4th century to the Roman Coliseum. One voice tried to rise above fifty thousand. For Christ’s sake, stop! The 50,000 voices grown … Continue reading The Gospel Advances Through Weakness – Telemacus
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To Whose Voice Are You Listening? (Luke 10:38-42)
How easy it is to allow other voices to drown out the voice of Jesus. Even serving our Savior can become such a competitor to loyalty to Jesus. All we have to do is look how this happened in the life of Martha, a woman whom Jesus dearly loved. Luke 10:38-42 shows us the downward … Continue reading To Whose Voice Are You Listening? (Luke 10:38-42)
The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
Mark 16:3-4 - And they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. Let us observe how the difficulties which Christians fear, will sometimes disappear as they approach them. These … Continue reading The Stone Rolled Away – A Practical Lesson
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart for They Shall See God
This is surely the most amazing thing that has ever been said to man, that you and I, such as we are, pressed with all the problems and troubles of this modern world, are going to see Him [the Lord] face to face. If we but grasped this, it would revolutionize our lives…Do you not … Continue reading Blessed Are the Pure in Heart for They Shall See God
Proverbs: On The Cure for Spiritual Cancer
Prince Rabadash was the evil heir of Calormene. He is portrayed as the supreme example of pride in CS Lewis’ chronicle The Horse and His Boy. Rabadash lets a Narnian princess he wants to marry slip through his fingers. In his anger and disappointment, he calls for an attack on the land of Narnia. In … Continue reading Proverbs: On The Cure for Spiritual Cancer
A Few Nuggets on Praising God from C.S. Lewis
"It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men. It is not of course the only way. But for many people at many times the 'fair beauty of the LORD' is revealed chiefly or only while they worship Him together. Even in Judaism, the essence of the sacrifice was … Continue reading A Few Nuggets on Praising God from C.S. Lewis
Making a Difference for Christ
Recently, one of our leaders at Trinity wrote me: "I was really moved this morning as I read a comment from David Brainerd, "...Lord, let me make a difference for you that is utterly disproportionate to who I am.." ( John 15:5, 7-8 ) David Brainerd did not live to see his impact for the … Continue reading Making a Difference for Christ
Resisting the Urge to Complain
Mark 15:4-5 - So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.” But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed." Let us learn a practical lesson from our Savior's example. Let us learn to suffer patiently, and not to complain, whatever God may … Continue reading Resisting the Urge to Complain
Anfechtung and the Hesed of God – Psalm 36
Do any of you ever struggle with a melancholy spirit and a gloomy state of mind that persistently plagues you? I do. Have you ever felt far from the Lord with no enthusiasm for God's worship or God’s Word and the thought of serving others absolutely wearies you? I have. This malaise can come upon … Continue reading Anfechtung and the Hesed of God – Psalm 36
One Unfailing Friend – J.C. Ryle
Mark 14:50 - "And they all left him and fled." Let us notice how much the faith of true believers may give way. We are told that when Judas and his company laid hands on our Lord, and He quietly submitted to be taken prisoner, the eleven disciples "all forsook Him and fled." Perhaps up … Continue reading One Unfailing Friend – J.C. Ryle
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