Pure Jealousy

Scripture For you shall not worship any other god, for Yahweh, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. ~Exodus 34:14, LSB Quote God will be the only God or He will not be our God at all. ~C.S. Lewis The verse above is not the only verse in Scripture that speaks of God’s jealous…

The Prophet

Scripture “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your fellow Israelites. You must listen to Him.” ~Deuteronomy 18:15, NLT Quote There is a deep yearning in the human heart for something better than an earthly king or priest: In Christ we have a King and Priest that…

No Condemnation

Scripture Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ~Romans 8:1, NASB Quote As Judge, Christ is the law, but as Savior, He is the gospel. Call on the coming Judge to be your present Savior. ~J.I. Packer I just finished a two part series on the French Revolution and…

The LORD Reigns!

Scripture The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; let the multitude be glad! ~Psalm 97:1, NKJV Quote Though we cannot see or understand all that He [God] does; we are sure that He is good and that He will do no wrong. ~Charles  Spurgeon No doubt you have heard me say more than once, a…

The Thoughts Of Man

Scripture The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. ~Psalm 94:11, Geneva Bible Quote The Bible is a book, which in comparison makes all other books of minor importance; and which in all perplexities and distresses has never failed to give me light and strength. ~Robert E. Lee The LSB translated Psalm…

Here And Hereafter

Scripture Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. ~Revelation 1:19, KJV Quote A good man is never less alone than when he is alone with God. ~Matthew Henry In preparing our message for Sunday, I was studying Mark 6:45-56 where Jesus commands His…

He Hideth My Soul

Scripture And while my glory passeth by, I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with mine hand while I pass by. ~Exodus 33:22, Geneva Bible Quote The grace of God is beautiful; it radiates joy and awakens humor. ~Karl Barth Exodus 33 is an exciting chapter. It tells…

A Vee Psalm

Scripture And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.” ~Psalm 77:10, NLT Quote The life of faith will include times of God’s apparent absence as well as His presence–both will happen. ~Allen P. Ross {Dallas Theological Seminary} Many of the lament Psalms are V shaped. Psalm 77…

The Divine Perspective

Scripture And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. ~Romans 8:28, NRSV Quote The glory of the Christian is the he or she rises above the circumstances: in times of trial and distress they radiate cheer and good will. ~Charles Erdman…

The Living Water

Scripture They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. ~Psalm 36:8-9, NIV Quote Jesus never comes next: He is always first. ~Warren W. Wiersbe I learn something new practically every day. Jesus…