The Life of Josiah – Three Remarkable Characteristics
The Life of Josiah – Three Remarkable Characteristics Three Remarkable Characteristics How would Josiah likely behave? With those role models? What is surprising is that…
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Gethsemane (3/6) – Watch and pray
Watching with Him, and watching for themselves Before the Lord had withdrawn about a stone’s throw from the disciples, He had requested: “Keep watching with…
The Life of Josiah – Announcement and Lineage
The Life of Josiah – Announcement and Lineage The following is about the life of Josiah. He was king over Judah (the southern kingdom of…
Gethsemane (2/6) – Sleeping Disciples
Background and Contrast As we now look at the disciples’ weakness, the power of the obedience of the Lord Jesus shines all the brighter. It…
He appears in Glory: Christ – the Longed-for of all Nations
This statement by the prophet Haggai points to the coming of Christ. Not to His first coming, because at that time the house of God…
Gethsemane (1/6) – Complete Submission
Complete Submission The Lord Jesus knew that He presented His requests to the One “who could save Him from death” (Hebrews 5:7). Yet, He could…
How Paul Writes
How Paul Writes When writing the books of the Bible, the Holy Spirit uses various holy men of God with differing characters. Although every single…
In Bethuel’s House
In Bethuel’s House “And he said, ‘Come in, blessed of the LORD! Why do you stand outside? For I have made the house ready and…
Christ Lives in Me
Dead to the Law The apostle continues: “For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live for God” (v. 19).…
Epaphras – Portraits of Life in the Word of God (1/2)
Inspired Reports and Human Biographies There is a sharp difference between inspired biblical reports and any human biography. For the men of faith, this is…
Are You Quiet About Your Sins?
David’s Burdened Conscience After the affair with Bathsheba, mentioned in 2 Samuel 11 and 12, David tried to silence his conscience for about a year.…
Glory
The word “glory” (and the verb “to glorify”) is often used in gatherings. It is used especially in prayers. What it means remains somewhat vague…
Expect Answers to Prayer
The Lord Jesus lived in the expectation that God would answer His prayers. With Him, this went so far that He could say publicly in…
Before the Eye of God
“Does He not see my ways and count all my steps?” (Job 31:4) Nothing Hidden from the Lord Nothing is hidden from the Lord’s gaze. My…
“But you”
Hard times We are living through the “difficult times” about which the apostle Paul writes in his second letter to Timothy (2 Timothy 3:1). Christianity…
God’s Comforts
Are the consolations of God too small for you, and the word spoken gently with you? Job 15.11 Eliphaz begins his second speech by complaining…
Are Your Ears Open When You Pray?
Early Prayer The faithful Servant of God was in the habit of getting up early in the morning to start the day with prayer. In…
Face to Face: Recognizing Christ fully for once
There were no glass mirrors at the time the New Testament was written. Accordingly, in the verse quoted above, the apostle Paul speaks of a…
Am I open to Criticism?
The Challenge of Criticism No one likes being criticized. Least of all in front of others. Yet we can benefit from criticism. That happens if…
„Get Up and Go“ – Peter (3/3)
Peters Initial Refusal While Philip is directly obedient, and Ananias hesitates fearfully, Peter refuses at first. When the Lord commands him in a vision to…