The Communicative God
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with…
Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!1What a graphic picture! Can we actually taste and see the goodness of…
The Purpose of the Book
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus…
The Law of the LORD Is Perfect
Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.1No amount of denial will prolong our life; we all shall die a physical death one day.…
Let Us Come into His Presence with Thanksgiving
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us…
Give Ear to My Words
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! O men,…
My Son, Listen!
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call…
The Full Assurance of Faith
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain,…
The God-Given Task
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a…