“Christian giving is to be marked by self-sacrifice and self-forgetfulness, not by self-congratulation.” —J. Stott King Hezekiah had given generously from his own substance for the burnt offerings to be sacrificed at the temple in Jerusalem (2 Chron 31:3). But he wanted the people also to have the joy of selfless giving. When he called […]
Spiritual progress involves growth and learning, but mostly it is fostered by happy obedience. The Passover, in spite of the obstacles, had been a glorious success. In fact, we’re told that “since the time of Solomon…there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem” (2 Chron 30:26), a period of almost 250 years! That would be like us […]
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If ever there was an example that “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Cor 3:6), this is it! There is tremendous variety among God’s people. Those privileged to travel the world and meet believers in many nations are amazed at the diversity of language, culture, mannerisms, music, foods, personalities, gifts, ministries, and creativity among […]
Worldlings will do almost anything to be a star. But people calling themselves stars is a massive exaggeration. But Jesus can make us stars. Daniel says so. […]
Do you like a good Just-Suppose story? You may find this one interesting. It’s about you. After a long, harried day with more than a few frustrations, you finally fall asleep. You dream, imagining you live in a country ruled by a king. You’ve never met, although you’ve heard about him. Some details seem disturbing, […]
Jesus Himself told how the elect ones on the guest list refused. The non-elect came instead (Lk 14:16-24). The decision had been made by “the king and his leaders and all the assembly in Jerusalem” (2 Chron 30:2) to hold the Passover the very next month. In order to do this, the news had to be communicated […]
God gave you a non-renewable gift today of 86,400 seconds. I suppose that’s why we call it the present. God very particularly had decreed that the Passover, recounting Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage by the blood of the lamb, was to be celebrated in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at […]
“Nothing with God is too good to be true; the truth is the best of everything.” —R.J. Campbell As we continue to read of the celebration at the temple, it’s hard to believe that only a few months before incense had been ascending from every hill and on every street corner in Jerusalem to the […]