Psalm 100, according to its subtitle, is a “psalm for giving thanks.” Encouraging worshipers to give thanks at all times, the psalmist provides seven ways that we can give thanks:
International Day of the Bible (11/23/15)
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Blessed are Those Who Walk in the Word
Psalm 119 is the giant of all psalms, and each verse is about the word of the Lord. If the Bible had a theme song (a really long theme song), this would be it. Specifically, it is a song and prayer of someone who delights in the Word. Charles Spurgeon once said that this psalm […]
Thanksgiving to the Father (Spurgeon)
“Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:12-13) “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and […]
There’s Only One Way to Do Counseling: God’s Way
Our Blue Letter Bible Institute has an excellent new course of study by the late Pastor Bob Hoekstra, Counseling God’s Way. The primary focus of the course is to explore the Word of God regarding counseling, discipling, and personal ministry. This wise instruction is helpful for everyone in the body of Christ, as we learn […]
Reformation Again and Again: Finding Hope in the Mess of Nehemiah 13
“Then I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves and come and guard the gates, to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember this also in my favor, O my God, and spare me according to the greatness of your steadfast love.” (Nehemiah 13:22 ESV) The book of Nehemiah is a story of reformation. God’s […]
When Troubles Try Our Faith (Spurgeon)
“So Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why have You afflicted Your servant?’” (Numbers 11:11) Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test.
Be Bible Readers and Bible Searchers (Spurgeon)
Let us stop and consider the merciful nature of God, in having written us a Bible at all. Ah! He might have left us without it, to grope our dark way, as blind men seek the wall. God may be seen in the stars. His name is written in gilt letters on the brow of […]
Christ, the Only Rest for the Weary (Whitefield)
“Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Christ gives an exhortation to everyone—high and low, rich and poor, one with another—to come unto him that you may have rest.
How Did We Get the New Testament? [VIDEO]
According to a nation-wide study released by the American Bible Society (2014), almost half of all Americans do not trust the accuracy of the Bible. Many wonder: Does it have errors in it? Was it tampered with? What should I say to those who question it?