Yesterday, the bible study group members received a WhatsApp group message. Yes, bible study is on and we’re starting to look through the book of Ecclesiastes. Dinner would also be soup and homemade bread.
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Renewing our minds
Yesterday’s YouVersion verse of the day was Romans 12:2. The associated devotional referenced 2 Corinthians 10:4–5. It struck me deeply that these texts complement one another. We must renew our minds constantly to be transformed from a focus on the flesh to a lived experience of a Spirit-led life. This is possible in knowing that the battle in…… Continue reading Renewing our minds
The love of Jesus
The last few days, I’ve listened over again to a sermon from Tim Keller titled “The love of Jesus”. The text used is John 13:1–21. The highlights for me include Tim’s points that: Love is washing. Love is an action. It’s doing and not passive.The fruit of the spirit is described in the singular because…… Continue reading The love of Jesus
2 Timothy 2:15 an approved worker
Today’s verse of the day in the bible app I use was 2 Timothy 2:15. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. I enjoyed reading through Matthew Henry’s concise commentary on this passage. 2 Timothy 2:14–21 Those…… Continue reading 2 Timothy 2:15 an approved worker
Happiness
Today, on my morning walk, I listened to Alistair Begg preach from the text Psalm 32:1–2. “Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”Psalm 32:1–2 He spoke of happiness and true happiness! What a…… Continue reading Happiness
How to hate your parents
This morning, on my walk, I listened to a Timothy Keller sermon from the Gospel in Life Podcast. It was titled, “How to hate your parents”. A bit of a challenging title, right? This is part of a series on the hard sayings of Jesus. I’d often wondered about this notion of hating my mother…… Continue reading How to hate your parents
Alistair Begg: Have Mercy
I’m just listening to a sermon on mercy by Alistair Begg. Alistair is sharing from Titus 3:1–11. “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…… Continue reading Alistair Begg: Have Mercy
Means of Grace: God’s Word: The Basics of the Christian Life with Sinclair Ferguson
This is the first time I’ve listened to Sinclair Ferguson. I found this message so compelling. It could have partially been because this man’s voice is so compelling too. https://youtu.be/AK0x4E_UJqQ
Proverbs 20:7
Proverbs 20:7. The righteous lead blameless loves. Blessed are their children after them. Proverbs 20:7 ESV The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!
Galatians 5:14
Galatians 5:14 “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”” Galatians 5:14 ESV “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.””
A second chance 