What’s Good about Good Friday?
Matthew 27:32-54 One of the darkest experiences in human history is the day we celebrate today. Think of the awful things that happened that day. After a false arrest on a Thursday night, on Friday, there were false accusations, an illegal trial, one declared innocent being ridiculed, beaten, denied, made a public spectacle, and killed.…
Lessons from Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36-46 Leslie Weatherhead tells the story of an old Scot who was quite ill, and the family called for the dominie or the minister. As he entered the sick room and sat down, he noticed another chair on the opposite side of the bed, a chair which had also been drawn close. The pastor…
The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper
Matthew 26:17-30 Today, millions of Christians around the world will be participating in the observance of the Lord’s supper. As we share long with them, it is a good time to consider again the purpose for which we do.
Abide in God
Psalm 91 The fact that God wants to dwell with you is outlined in the Scriptures repeatedly. God said it through the Psalmists and the prophets. Jesus said it, and the Apostles repeated it. If this is that important, then we who are followers should take heed to the message and experience life at its…
What We Should Know About God
Psalm 93 It is no secret that we live in a world that is constantly changing. Some of those changes we enjoy, such as the change of seasons for most of us New Englanders. Some changes disturb and distress us, such as several things taking place in our world, both nationally and internationally. Today, I…
Ever Present Help
Psalm 46 The conditions of today reveal the need for someone to whom we may turn for help in unsettling times. (i.e., Vietnam, the Middle East, demonstrations in our own land) God has revealed himself to be our ever-present help. God is our very present help at all times. He is our refuge in whom…
The Conquest of Greatness
Psalm 51 To whom much is given, much is required, the Scripture declares to us. (Luke 12:48) This is true in every walk of life, especially in the Christian experience. The Bible declares to us in I Corinthians that not many of the mighty and noble are called of the Lord. (I Corinthians 1:26) Why…
How to give praise to the Lord
Psalm 96 The Psalms have a great deal to teach us. We should not look at them as just some poetry, or the high expressions of some individuals, but as the Word of God, which is inspired and very practical for our daily living. An analysis of this Psalm will help us to see ways…
Providence – The Work of God Demonstrating His Love
Psalm 135:1-13 Providence is not just the capital of the smallest state in the union – it is a term that describes the working of God in a way that He is at work in our universe. Providence is the means by which God directs all things, animate and inanimate, seen and unseen, good and…
Never Alone
Psalm 103:1-14 “Please help me! I’ve tried to believe in God all my life, but if someone doesn’t help me soon, I am going to lose my mind. That is, what’s left of it. I’ve prayed and prayed, but it seems that God has never heard me.” Does this sound familiar? Have you ever heard…
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