Evidence of the Kingdom
Jesus said that we should expect to “see” the Kingdom, that is, to observe the evidence of its unfolding both within and around us. Hmm. Today’s excerpt from The Kingdom Turn can be found on pages 116 and 117: “With the coming of Jesus, and especially with His ascension to heaven and the outpouring of the Holy […]
Give All You Can
How to Church (4) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all…. 1 Corinthians 12.7 Gifts to be givenPaul asked a question to the believers in Corinth that must have shocked them a bit. After again reminding them that the way he and Apollos churched while they were in […]
Warning and Promise
Matthew 10: The First Sending (3) Pray Psalm 22.23You who fear the LORD, praise Him!All you descendants of Jacob, glorify Him,And fear Him, all you offspring of Israel! Sing Psalm 22.23-25.Darwall: Rejoice, the Lord is KingAll you who fear the LORD, now praise His holy Name!You children of His glorious Word, declare His fame!We stand in […]
Incomprehensible Salvation
And yet I want to love thee, Lord. O light the flame within my heart, and I will love thee more and more, until I see thee as thou art.
Love Displayed
Hosea 2:6–8 (ESV) “Therefore I will return and take awayMy grain in its timeAnd My new wine in its season,And will take back My wool and My linen,Given to cover her nakedness.Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers,And no one shall deliver her from My hand.I will also cause all her mirth […]