Part 2 of 3 posts reflecting on Palm Sunday Read Part 1 here – Palms, Florida, and Praise In Part 1 we looked at the origin of Palm Sunday, both the tradition and the Biblical center. One of the central truths in Luke 19 is that Jesus came to seek and to save sinners, to … Read more
Part 1 of 3 posts reflecting on Palm Sunday And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, … Read more
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and … Read more
If your Latin is a little rusty, here’s the translation: Man proposes, but God disposes. The phrase originated with Thomas a Kempis’ classic, The Imitation of Christ, which he wrote in the early 1400’s: Just men depend on the grace of God rather than on their own wisdom in keeping their resolutions. In Him, they … Read more
God’s Word makes it clear that any gift we have and use we do so by the grace of God. Our gifts are a manifestation of God’s grace. When Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, he covered a lot of topics. When we reach chapter 8 he begins with a commendation for one particular … Read more
The book of Deuteronomy records Moses’ final words to Israel before they entered the land God had promised to them. 40 years before, the Law had been given and a previous generation had the opportunity to enter Canaan. Through their lack of faith, they turned back and an entire generation died in the wilderness. Now, … Read more
We serve a great and glorious God. While we may not always understand His ways or sense His goodness, He will always lead us in His perfect way and He will always do that which is right. Yesterday I announced the postponement of all services here at Bedford Bible Church until April 5th. I shared … Read more
Psalm 47:7 – “For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding.” 1 Peter 5:2-3 – “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. Philippians 4:7 – And the peace … Read more
For nearly 400-years the children of Israel had lived in Egypt. Initially, I can see that God allowed them to move there to survive the drought occurring throughout the region. God had placed Joseph there many years before for just such a reason. Perhaps God allowed them to remain there after the drought had ended … Read more
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Ephesians 3:16 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Colossians 1:11 For the context we need to consider to “For this cause…” … Read more