Psalm 121 Verses 5 and 6 gives us a couple of pictures of the LORD as our keeper. The first compares God and our shadow. Some translations say shade at our right hand, but what is meant here is our shadow. Our shadow is always right there with us.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Psalm 121 Verse 3 and 4 remind us of a very important truth. God is not like us. He never sleeps. He doesn’t need it. Do you see the contrast between the help of God and the help of everything else? Name one other type of help that is there always... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Psalm 121 Verses 1 and 2 are simple and straight forward. “I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.” And while you can see how this Psalm might be tailor made for a call and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Luke 23:18-25 There is a third thief, but this one avoided the cross. Barabbas was his name, and he was a thief and insurrectionist. A literal rebel. He was probably slated to be the third person crucified that day along with the other thieves on... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Luke 23:39-43 Part 4 The first thief in verse 39 shows something about himself in the question “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” He shows that he has no faith. Faith does not walk by sight. The first thief is demanding something he can... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Luke 23:39-43 Part 3 The first thief tries to goad Jesus into action with the “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” line given in verse 39. One assumption underlying this is the idea is that if you have the power you will use the power.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Luke 23:39-43 Part 2 The first thief on the cross tells Jesus “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” in verse 39. This first thief wants off the cross. He wants to live. He wants to avoid death at all costs. It does not matter it is what he... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Luke 23:39-43 This is the familiar story of the two robbers who were crucified alongside of Jesus. We rightly think a lot of the repentance of the second thief, but how often have we examined the complaint of the first thief? Look at what he says in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Are you curious about Reformed Theology? About what the Bible says about faith and life? Do you want to dig deeper into God’s word? Do you wish to hear of the glory of Jesus Christ and His triumph over sin? Well, then we invite you to come and join... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
December 31 HC #1 – Revelation 22 As the year ends, so it is a good time to remember where all of this started. What is your only comfort in life and in death? And the answer is so great, but the short answer is your only comfort is belonging to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
