Here’s a good plan: “With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations” (Ps 89:1). Since Psalm 89 is the only one penned by Ethan the Ezrahite, we’re happy he expresses his thoughts in 52 remarkable verses. The psalm is a maskil, or educational psalm, for serious contemplation. In addition to this psalm, Ethan is mentioned […]
CHRIST the RESTORER: Of the Good Shepherd it says, “He restores my soul” (Ps 23:3). Wilbur Smith, in his Treasury of Books for Bible Study, spoke of G. Campbell Morgan’s preaching as “the greatest Biblical preaching of the twentieth century.” Whether it is or not, Morgan’s commentaries are still valued for their careful exposition and […]
“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Rev 22:17). The first time the Lord Jesus came, it was not a day too soon: “When the fullness of the time had come, God […]
Col. Robert Ingersoll, the apostle of agnosticism in nineteenth century America, once had the task of speaking at his brother’s funeral in Washington, DC. In the middle of his talk, he broke down and wept bitterly. Then, regaining his composure, he said: “Life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two […]
Why did the chicken cross the road? To share the Good News — albeit “in fear and much trembling”. Can you relate to this? Have you ever “chickened-out” when trying to witness? The apostle Peter shares one “excellent” tip that will give us greater joy in sharing Christ with others. […]
Imagine God providing a psalm for His people to sing when there isn’t even one ray of light! We’ll have to keep our chins up for Psalm 88! We can tell the mood of the psalm when the selected tune is “Mahalath Leannoth.” As best we can tell, it means something like “Sickness and Depression” […]
CHRIST the GREAT DIVIDE: The word “shed” meaning “poured out” is rarely used today. One exception is the term “watershed,” referring to the line separating drainage basins. The most famous is the Great Divide, determining the rainfall that flows to the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. But the term “watershed” has been borrowed to refer to […]
“Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth” (Jer 1:6). Shotts is a town in Scotland, almost halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow. A remarkable awakening occurred there in the year 1630, during a time of trouble and persecution of the people of God. Many believers had gathered in this central location […]
“And Samson called to the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once…” (Jud 16:28). Have you started poorly as a witness for the Lord? Do you recall with pain opportunities missed that you cannot now recall? Have you been harsh around your […]