First comfort, then salvation
In the deepest pit, the poet of Lamentations, presumably Jeremiah, called out to God. And God drew near to him with a “Fear not!”[1]. Only…
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Forgiving one another
We should forgive one another, as Christ has forgiven us (Col 3:13). How did Christ forgive us? Here are a few thoughts on this: He…
Thoughts on legalism
There is much talk about legalism, but little thought and little definition. Legalism is not when you want to follow Christ’s commandments and know that…
Sanctify, purify, nourish, and care for
This passage presents us with four activities that the Lord Jesus is doing for His church in the present time. His motive behind everything is…
The Law and Us
The Law of Sinai does not provide us Christians with the high standards that correspond to our relationship and our position. Under the Law, we…
The Millennial Kingdom
It is astonishing that some Christians find it difficult to believe in a literal millennial kingdom under the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, even…
Not so, my Father!
Joseph is an excellent foreshadowing of Christ. There are hardly any weaknesses to be found in his life of faith. However, the two situations that…
A Word on Worship
It is of utmost importance that believers understand the true nature of worship that God seeks and delights in. God delights in Christ. Therefore, our…
Nehemiah prays: “Today!”
The reports of the broken walls and burned gates in Jerusalem had so affected Nehemiah that he sat down, wept, and mourned for days. His…
A divine triology
Christ – and the crosses on Golgotha It is remarkable that on that memorable day, there were only three crosses on the hill of Golgotha.…
Lines & Lessons (5)
Two things are certain regarding future events: God knows them, and we do not. (Spurgeon) * How can one “go into the world” when one…
A Pig Pot
“And there was a famine in the land. And the sons of the prophets were sitting before Elisha. And he said to his servant, ‘Put…
The Book of Esther (06) – Honoring Mordecai, Judging Haman
The public honoring of Mordecai – An image of the glorification of Christ at his appearance On the same night that Haman is thinking about…
Dependence in the Life of Jesus (05)
Who is in control? After God judges the world with the flood, He begins again with Noah and his family. But once again, people fail.…
The Book of Esther (05) – Esther approaches the King
Esther approaches the king – An image of the Jewish remnant calling out to God As soon as Esther is informed of the terrible fate…
Lines & Lessons (4)
We mark our Bibles, but does the Bible also mark us? We write things in the Bible, but does the Bible also write things in…
The Book of Esther (04) – Haman
Haman – An image of the Antichrist In chapter 3, we see how King Ahasuerus elevates “Haman”, the Agagite, in the kingdom and sets him…
Dependence in the Life of Jesus (04)
Consumers in the frenzy of time? Abel is murdered and Seth is born. He names his son Enosh, which means “weak or frail man.” Awareness…
Perfect – from beginning to end (2/2)
(continuation) Perfection – consistent to the end The devil had to change his behavior and his approach. Later, he would confront Christ with further temptations.…