Monthly Archives: July 2013

Look for Jesus first…

At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed … Continue reading

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Table Meditation: July 28, 2013…

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading

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Prayer after Sermon: July 28, 2013…

Father, Your word is there for us. Open it to us, O God. Let us see Jesus. My words are frequently inadequate, O God, my thoughts inadequate to show Your Son the way He needs to be seen. But Father, … Continue reading

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Congregational Prayer: July 28, 2013…

Our Holy Father and our God, we give You thanks for the infinite goodness you shower upon us in our every day. Day by day You provide for all of our needs. We have food on our tables, clothes on … Continue reading

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Tellan and Marissa…

Tellan and Marissa, Genesis reveals the beginning of all things; there we see three important characteristics of God: the Speaking God…the Creative God…the Redeeming God. Creation has a pattern. God speaks…His word creates. It isn’t that things become. He speaks…things … Continue reading

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A reflection upon Christians…

…the frequent requiring and using of oaths, is a reflection upon Christians, who should be of such acknowledged fidelity, as that their sober words should be as sacred as their solemn oaths. Matthew Henry

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The needle-eye of the wise and prudent…

At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes.” So, we might ask, does this mean … Continue reading

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Wilful impenitency…

Wilful impenitency is the great damning sin of multitudes that enjoy the gospel, and which (more than any other) sinners will be upbraided with to eternity. Matthew Henry

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But praise both…

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:16-19 But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, and saying: ‘We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We … Continue reading

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Sovereign revealing and concealing…

Don Carson on Matthew 11:25-26… At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, … Continue reading

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