The Resurrection and the Life
“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) The shadow of death loomed large and dark over the scene. Lazarus had died. The whole town had gathered to his sisters, Mary and Martha, to grieve with them. That’s all they could do. Jesus arrived on the scene. Martha rushed to meet Him and poured […]
Unto Good Works
We’re considering the fruit which is borne in our lives as we truly hear the Word of God. Hear it so that it lodges not just in our mind but in our heart, and we act on it accordingly. Today’s excerpt from The Joy and Rejoicing of My Heart is found on pages 14 and 15: “A […]
What Is Our Vision?
Questions for Church Leaders (3) “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6.33 The power of visionPeople tend to move in the direction they’re looking. Have you ever noticed that? I recall when I was learning to drive as a teenager. My uncle […]
Watch Where You’re Going
Matthew 14: Son of God (5) Pray Psalm 138.7, 8.Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;You will stretch out Your handAgainst the wrath of my enemies,And Your right hand will save me.The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever;Do not forsake the works of Your hands.Sing Psalm 138.7, 8.Regent Square: Angels […]
GOOD FRIDAY: Wounded for Our Transgressions
For it is incredible that God, the Son of God, should be spoken of and preached as having suffered these things.
Backsliding
Hosea 11:1–7 (NKJV) “When Israel was a child, I loved him,And out of Egypt I called My son.As they called them,So they went from them;They sacrificed to the Baals,And burned incense to carved images. “I taught Ephraim to walk,Taking them by their arms;But they did not know that I healed them.I drew them with gentle cords,With bands of love,And I was to them as those who take the […]