The Demonic Condescension

Scripture My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs;     an evil gang closes in on me. ~Psalm 22:16, NLT Quote When humans give up their divine distinctive {being created in God’s image} they become like beasts rending and tearing at their prey. ~Gerald H. Wilson Psalm 22 is possibly the most astounding piece of…

Make My Sins Known

Scripture How many are my iniquities and my sins? Make me know my transgression and my sin. ~Job 13:23, NRSV Quote You are not spiritually mature if you have high regard for your self. ~Charles H. Spurgeon I love the book and the character of Job. I love the way the NRSV translates Job 13:23,…

Ezra The Scribe

Scripture After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt ​— ​though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have allowed us to survive — should we break Your commands again. ~ Ezra 9:13 (CSB) Quote When life’s burden grow so heavy that you…

Depravity

  Scripture Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. ~Psalm 36:1, NLT Quote When man loses his fear of God, he starts to lose everything else that is important to good conduct and character. ~Warren W. Wiersbe The first four verses of Psalm 36 is…