Monthly Archives: April 2018

Saturday, March 31                            Being present at the crucifixion of Jesus was risky.  To show any sympathy for a Roman convict could have dire consequences.  There’s not too … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 29                               There is a wealth of information in the O.T. about Christ.  Psalm 8, a Messianic Psalm, speaks of the majesty of Christ … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 28                            Abraham’s sacrifice of his son is clearly an analogy of Jesus’ death on the cross.  I was aware of some of this, but learned … Continue reading →

Friday, April 27  God knows, loves, cares, provides, guides, protects, probes, rebukes, convicts, forgives, teaches, encourages, strengthens, consoles, challenges, supports, rejoices, enables, empowers, promises, fulfills, satisfies, sacrifices, conquers, enlightens, communes, and counsels.  He indwells us, never leaves us.   He is … Continue reading →

Thursday, April 26                      Yesterday’s blog might raise a question for some of my readers.  How can people who lived before Jesus died on the cross be redeemed?  What about those … Continue reading →

Wednesday, April 25                   The Mosaic Law was not given to the Jews to redeem them, but to reveal God’s standard of righteousness and the need for redemption i.e., the depth of … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 24                           John Bunyan makes a statement on p. 23 of his book, Prayer, that most of us would readily accept as true, although it’s mostly … Continue reading →

Monday, April 23                           Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he said to his disciples “And surely I am with you always, even unto the end of the … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 22                            My newspaper is more and more annoying.  I expect a few mistakes.  After all, they have to have it ready to print within a … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 21                           Romans 1:18-32 doesn’t list every kind of sin that can be committed, but it’s extensive enough to bring conviction on every man who’s ever … Continue reading →

Friday, April 20                              All of us Christians are commissioned to serve the Lord.  It’s similar to military service, but in some ways is quite different.  It’s … Continue reading →

  Thursday, April 19                               “Rest in Peace” is a common expression when it comes to funerals.  If we stop to think about it at all, … Continue reading →

Wednesday, April 18            Paradoxes intrigue me.  The Bible deals with a number of them, although they are not labeled paradoxes.  This came up recently in our men’s Bible study as we studied  D. A. Carson’s … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 17                        Paul never ceases to amaze me.  Rom. 1:11-12.  “I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you … Continue reading →

Monday, April 16                        The things that were important to me in my early childhood were not just physical necessities such as food and water, but things that would make … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 15                            Jesus taught his disciples to “bear fruit.”  It has to do with producing something useful for God.  As Paul expresses it in Romans 6, … Continue reading →

Saturday,  April 14                        Lately I’ve sometimes found it hard to get to sleep.  A few decades ago, I learned of a way to induce sleep.  You lie down, determine … Continue reading →

Friday, April 13                         Rom. 1:14.  “I am obligated both to Greeks and to non-Greeks, both to the wise and to the foolish.”  This statement has three parts that … Continue reading →

Thursday, April 12                         “I am convinced that we will never be prepared to live until we are prepared to die.”—Billy Graham.  This is typical Billy Graham.  God gave … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 10                Habakkuk 3:2.  “In wrath remember mercy.”  God needs to be reminded of his mercy?  Habakkuk seems to have a rather brash and confrontational dialogue with God.  I can’t imagine talking … Continue reading →

Monday,  April 9                         “A man who takes pride in his humility is not humble.”  To my chagrin, I find that just spending time trying to evaluate my humility … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 8                A question surfaced recently in our men’s Bible study.  Is it better to avoid offending people or offending God?  As we pursued the question we all began to experience guilt.  … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 7                       I have often wondered about the N.T. use of the word “Greek,” so finally decided to do some research.  Most of us know that the Romans … Continue reading →

Friday, April 6                                                           Let me say up front that the following … Continue reading →

Wednesday, April 4                           God’s measurements have eternal consequences.  He used the plumb line or measuring line multiple times as an analogy for evaluating the rebellious state of … Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 3                             Measurement is a necessity.  Measuring devices have proliferated over the centuries.  We have clocks to measure time, thermometers to measure temperatures and thermostats … Continue reading →

Monday, April  2                      It’s not only logical to make our universe the starting point for understanding the meaning of life; it’s also Biblical.  The entire Bible speaks of nature as … Continue reading →

Sunday, April 1                          The Greek language has “moods” which affect how a word is translated.  In the case of John 20:1-9, the mood is very important. I’m indebted … Continue reading →