I recently read a book by Augustus Toplady (1740-1778; England) titled Contemplations on the Sufferings, Death and Resurrection of Christ. Excellent! In the chapter titled “The Sufferings and Death of Christ ,” he focused on the verse from Matthew 27.46, My God! My God! Why hast Thou forsaken me.” An excerpt: Long before our blessed... Continue Reading →
John 16.16-33
Trouble can be troubling. We don’t like trouble, want to avoid trouble, and hope not to have trouble. But, we do have trouble. It comes in varying forms and manners, in varying lengths and degrees, and varying intensities and magnitudes. Sometimes we bring trouble on ourselves because of our decisions and actions, sometimes it... Continue Reading →
Psalm 25.1-22
In difficult times, facing trouble and affliction, feeling lonely and having the heaviness of heart, aware of his own inadequacies and failures, and being the target of his enemies, David prays. Knowing his weakness to endure all which is before him, knowing his lack of wisdom to make decisions which will lead to victory,... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 49.8-18
Israel had been rebellious, forgetting the grace and love of the Lord; He brought them out of the land of captivity and established them in the land of promise. However, even though they had neglected the Lord to follow after their own selfish passions, the Lord, in His covenantal love, would never forget them;... Continue Reading →
Psalm 40.1-17
There are many things which can draw people away from the Lord as we are faced with the constant bombardment of temptations deceitfully seeking to lead us away from truth. The plight of wickedness, power, lust, immorality, materialism, and vain philosophies can grip at one’s heart and life. We can be deceived by the... Continue Reading →
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