Having spoken of the wonderful gift, though also a mystery, of salvation by faith, of Israel’s sad disobedience and the joy of their future restoration, and of Gentiles being included in God’s redemptive plan, Paul concludes with this doxology, recognizing the supremacy of God in all things. Oh, the depth of the riches and... Continue Reading →
Psalm 138.1-8
David wrote: I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart (Psalm 138.1). As the children of God we are called to be thankful, to appreciate the Lord of all glory and His gracious gifts to us as His children. Often our thankfulness is conditional, dependent on the situations of our lives. We... Continue Reading →
Matthew 3.13-17
John the Baptizer prepared the way for Jesus to come. He preached the message of repentance and faith, calling people to leave their quest for personal satisfaction and ideals, to repent of sin and be baptized as they committed to live in a manner pleasing to God. Jesus also came to be baptized, not... Continue Reading →
Matthew 27.11-66
Good Friday. It seemed to be anything but good as Jesus was betrayed by one who had walked with Him, listened to Him, seen Him do miraculous works, and watched Him compassionately care for others; as Jesus was arrested in the dark of night by a band of soldiers who treated Him as a... Continue Reading →
Galatians 3.21-4.7
We were helplessly bound by the law, unable to completely fulfill it, and therefore under its eternal curse. No amount of our good works, of our striving for acceptance, of our religious acumens and practices had any value in themselves to free us from rightful judgment. Bound by the law, enslaved in sin, and... Continue Reading →
My Morning Desk 