Jesus Throughout Scripture “The eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.” Acts 8:34–35 As we journey through the Bible, we recognize that Jesus did… Read More »
Get Up and Get On
Get Up and Get On “Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor.” (Ruth 2:2) Do you ever start your day lying in bed thinking of all that’s ahead of you and around you? Do… Read More »
God Will Finish His Work
God Will Finish His Work “… made perfect.” Hebrews 12:23 Remember that there are two kinds of perfection that the Christian needs—the perfection of justification in the person of Jesus, and the perfection of sanctification accomplished in him by the Holy Spirit. At present, corruption still remains even in the hearts of the regenerate—experience soon… Read More »
The Valley of Decision
The Valley of Decision Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 There are moments throughout life that demand a decision.… Read More »
Dangerous to Linger
Dangerous to Linger “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again.” Genesis 46:3-4 Jacob must have shuddered at the thought of leaving the land of his fathers… Read More »
We All Worship Something
We All Worship Something “I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them. They are turned back and utterly put to shame, who trust in carved idols, who say to metal images, “You are our gods.” Isaiah… Read More »
What is Your Portion?
What’s Your Portion? Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Like many others, this impotent man had been waiting for a wonder to be performed and a sign to be given. He grew tired watching the pool, but no angel came, or at least not for him; still… Read More »
Victory through Christ
Victory through Christ “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57) This verse comes at the climax of Paul’s teaching on the resurrection. After describing the defeat of death and the promise of a transformed, imperishable body, Paul breaks into thanksgiving. The victory he speaks… Read More »
Freely Given
Freely Given “It was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.” (Philippians 4:14–15) To be a Christian is to be a receiver and a giver.… Read More »
Tested and Battered
Tested and Battered “All the days of my service I would wait.” (Job 14:14) A short stay on earth will make heaven more heavenly. Nothing makes rest so enjoyable as work; nothing renders security so pleasant as exposure to danger. The bitter cups of earth will give a relish to the new wine that sparkles… Read More »
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