Oh, we shall see, when we arrive in heaven, how wonderful has been the wisdom that has guided us in all our journey through! You may be quite certain that all that takes place, small or great, is in that covenant that is ordered in all things and sure. Nothing is uncertain with God. A sparrow falls not to the ground without Him. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Read MoreThe refrain of Judges is, “Every man did what was right in his own eyes.” When we stop to consider this statement, it can be quite shocking.
Read MoreWhen God's people are careless with His honor and fail to uphold His reputation, God will uphold it at their expense.
Read MoreThe people of Israel wrongly believed that since the battle for Canaan was over their battle against idolatry and sin was as well. As New Testament believers reading this account know, the battles for their hearts was just beginning.
Read MoreIt is not comely, it is not seemly for the upright to go mourning all their days. Ye children of God, refrain yourselves from weeping, and make a joyful noise unto the Rock of your salvation.
Read MoreWhy is Judges so important? What can we learn of Christ? What would the Christian life be missing without it? This week we begin a series highlighting this piece of Scripture.
Read MoreBeware sparing any sin. It will not spare you.
Read MoreToday on The Whole Counsel podcast, Andrew Davies is reading a Great Awakening era sermon by William Chalmer Burns on Psalm 110:2: "The Lord will stretch forth Your strong scepter from Zion, saying, 'Rule in the midst of Your enemies.'"
Read MoreHe loves them with a tender and compassionate love, with an active or doing love, with a passive or suffering love. His love is infinite, without bounds or limits; it is superlative, without comparison; transcendent, beyond comprehension; everlasting, without change, and which will have no end or conclusion.
Read MoreGod is the author of Scripture and the same Holy Spirit that worked in the lives of its human authors is living and working in every believer. But that does not mean the work of reading, studying, interpreting, and applying will be easy.
Read MoreIn the end, Christ will be everlastingly treasured by His blood-bought bride. Then, we will not only know, but also fully experience that Christ is the infinite store-house of every heavenly blessing (Ephesians 1:3).
Read MoreBut how do we read and study well? John provides helpful tips on approaching personal Bible study. He and Teddy then discuss how to pray while studying Scripture to maximize its impact on our pursuit of holiness.
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