Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.By faith AbelContinue reading “Heb 11: 1-4….But what is Saving faith?”
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3 John: 1-13….Hospitality, so important!
1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you areContinue reading “3 John: 1-13….Hospitality, so important!”
2 John 1:1-13….Beware of Heresy!
1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: – I think that there are at least two reasons why John didn’t justContinue reading “2 John 1:1-13….Beware of Heresy!”
Psalm 74: 18-23….Please remember us, O God.
Introduction: I have printed out all of Psalm 74 today. Remember that I have dealt with the first 18 verses over the previous 2 days. 1 O God, why do you cast us off forever?Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?2 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,which youContinue reading “Psalm 74: 18-23….Please remember us, O God.”
Psalm 74: 11-18….God’s Power mocked
11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?Take it from the fold of your garment and destroy them!12 Yet God my King is from of old,working salvation in the midst of the earth.13 You divided the sea by your might;you broke the heads of the sea monsters on the waters.14 You crushedContinue reading “Psalm 74: 11-18….God’s Power mocked”
Psalm 74: 1-11….Please God open Your eyes!
1 O God, why do you cast us off forever?Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? – God, Are You not the Good Shepherd, and we not Your flock? Ps 232 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage! RememberContinue reading “Psalm 74: 1-11….Please God open Your eyes!”
Psalm 73: 18-28….Some can write powerfully!
Introduction: This is the third day looking at Psalm 73. Yesterday’s section ended with ‘Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end.’ The psalm is about the Psalmist feeling envious and being tempted to give up the struggle, which it often is, to do the right thing all the timeContinue reading “Psalm 73: 18-28….Some can write powerfully!”
Psalm 73: 9-17….What if I give in?
9 They set their mouths against the heavens,and their tongue struts through the earth. – Yesterday we ended with a person trying to fool us that God isn’t important in life. Success and wealth and status are the important thing10 Therefore his people turn back to them,and find no fault in them.11 And they say,Continue reading “Psalm 73: 9-17….What if I give in?”
Psalm 73: 1-9….A caricature of the rebellious!
Introduction: Asaph was apparently worship leader during some of Solomon’s reign and into Rehoboam’s time on the throne. He was a very important Levite. This is the first psalm in Book Three of the Psalms. There are five subdivisions in the Psalms thought by many to be one for each of the five books ofContinue reading “Psalm 73: 1-9….A caricature of the rebellious!”
Psalm 72: 11-20….The prayer for Solomon continues.
Introduction: A couple of weeks ago, amid the prayer prayed over Solomon at his induction, because of the Church Calendar and the Ascension of Jesus, I took a break from Psalms. On that occasion I wrote in the introduction “Solomon isn’t one of my favourite Bible heroes. He started well but ended up badly…..On theContinue reading “Psalm 72: 11-20….The prayer for Solomon continues.”