OUR LORD JESUS—THIS MAN: Everyone had an opinion about this Man. His townsfolk “were astonished and said, ‘Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?’” (Mt 13:54). The centurion said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” (Mk 15:39). “The Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats […]
“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts” (Isa 6:5). Adam Clarke outlines this section (vv 1-8) as follows: 1. A Vision of God (vv […]
“You became followers of us and of the Lord…so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe” (1 Thess 1:5-7). Disciple making is the Lord’s design. We will convince no one that we are NT believers if we are not engaged in this vital work. Why? 1. Because it is the […]
If you were going to write a poem about the wonders of our glorious springtime, here are some rhyming words you might find useful: sclerenchyma and parenchyma. Just kidding. Who writes poetry anymore? But if you’ve ever wondered at the amazing power of a little plant to push its way through concrete, that’s what you’ve […]
Here’s God’s message in Acts: “Go, stand…and speak to the people all the words of this life” (5:20). It still is. This speech by Job, covering chapters 12–14, is his longest so far. He has called us to scrutinize God’s revelation in creation, where He speaks through the natural world (12:7- 12) and shows Himself as the […]
CHRIST the HIDING PLACE: “A Man will be as a hiding place…” (Isa 23:2). R.G. LeTourneau (1888–1969), was a renowned inventor of earth-moving machinery. LeTourneau machines were nearly 70 percent of the earth-moving equipment and engineering vehicles used by Allied forces during World War II. Raised in a Christian home, he tells of his conversion […]
“He must increase, but I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). This isn’t exactly a petition, but it could easily become one. Lord, let me daily decrease so that You might increase in me! Our New Testament speaks of increased faith (Lk 17:5), increased blessing in the gospel (1 Cor 3:6-7), increasing fruits of righteousness (2 Cor […]
Alfred Wiener, a Jew born in Frankfurt, Germany, became familiar with “St. Matthew’s Passion” by Bach and Handel’s “Messiah” through his love of good music. When Hitler came to power, Weiner ended up in Buchenwald. He grew deathly sick. As he lay in the darkness, not knowing whether he was delirious or dreaming, an abyss […]
In the midst of a chaotic world, the child of God stands because we know the Lord understands. Job continues to assess his friends’ views. Do you really think that “wisdom is with aged men, and with length of days, understanding” (Job 12:12)? No, it’s not automatic. With some people, the older they get, the more confused […]
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