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The Loving Discipline of God
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Learning to Trust God
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. – Psalm 118:8-9 One important lesson the first four chapters of Deuteronomy teach us is that… Continue Reading “Learning to Trust God”
Learning to Trust the Lord
See, I have set the land before you. Go in and take possession of the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give to them and to their offspring after them. – Deuteronomy 1:8 Israel’s… Continue Reading “Learning to Trust the Lord”
Cry Out to God
“Then I called on the name of the LORD: ‘O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!’” — Psalm 116:4 You’ve heard the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” While that advice can be admirable, it can also be trite because making lemonade… Continue Reading “Cry Out to God”
Motivated by the Glory of God
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. – Acts 17:16 Psalm 115:1 identifies the glory of God as the motivation of a true Christian’s heart and… Continue Reading “Motivated by the Glory of God”
God Delights to Exalt the Humble
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people.” — Psalm 113:7-8 Psalm 113 celebrates the astonishing grace of God toward those who have nothing to… Continue Reading “God Delights to Exalt the Humble”
Belief and Following — John 20:30-21:25
John leaves us with a decision at the conclusion of His gospel. Believe in Jesus, follow Him, and live eternally, or don’t. The choice is yours. John 20:30–31 The Purpose of This Book [30] Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of… Continue Reading “Belief and Following — John 20:30-21:25”
Life from the Empty Tomb — John 20:1-29
Jesus’s resurrection brings life to those who follow Him. There is blessing for those who believe without seeing. John 20:1–29 The Resurrection [1] Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and… Continue Reading “Life from the Empty Tomb — John 20:1-29”
It is Finished — John 19:16-42
At the conclusion of his life, Jesus uttered, “It is finished.” His work on earth was done. The moment had come to offer His life for His people. John 19:16–42 [16] So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. The Crucifixion So… Continue Reading “It is Finished — John 19:16-42”
The King on Trial — John 18:25-19:16
The irony of John 18:25-19:16 is that the King of Glory is judged by the world He came to save based upon the world’s definition of truth. John 18:25–40 Peter Denies Jesus Again [25] Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they… Continue Reading “The King on Trial — John 18:25-19:16”
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