Stillness
Our fathers had much to say about stillness, and by stillness they meant the absence of motion or the absence of noise or both...
With Thee
Three things are here said to be with God, which phrase, with God, he again and again chooseth to express the grounds of his hope in God by...
Better Than Sacrifices
According to John Bunyan in The Acceptable Sacrifice: The Excellency of a Broken Heart (p.2-3), there “are four things that are very acceptable to God...
The Bible Doctrine of Preservation
Have you ever wondered if the Bible that you have has errors in it? Can we find the word of God today or has it been lost in the original languages? Is it even important to know whether we can find the words of God? Let's allow the Bible speak for itself.
The Joy of Going into the House of God (Daily Portion 10503)
In this happy psalm, the psalmist glories in coming to and spending time in the house of the Lord. He longs for the Lord who is his sun and shield. He has full confidence in God’s blessings on those who trust in Him. Let us go with the psalmist into the glorious presence of God and enjoy our time with Him.
The Prayer of Solomon (Daily Portion 10502)
This chapter records the prayer of King Solomon at the dedication of the newly built Temple in Jerusalem. This portion deals with his approach unto God and the beginning of his prayer. Solomon first blessed the congregation and then blessed the name of the Lord. Then, He reminded the Lord of promises yet to be kept. We can learn much from the prayer of Solomon.
Solomon's Instruction in Wisdom
An introduction to the Book of Proverbs. An invitation to hear wisdom is given herein.
Calling God to Action (Daily Portion 10426)
This psalm is a call to action. It calls on God to take vengeance on the enemies of God’s people. God has been silent while His enemies have lifted up their head and have joined forces against Him. The psalmist cries out for God to return evil on their heads that men may know that Jehovah is the Most High God.
Preparing the Temple for Use (Daily Portion 10425)
Solomon had completed the temple his father David had desired to build. Now Solomon prepares the temple for use. The most important act of preparation is to bring the ark into the temple. This is a cause for much sacrifice and praise.
The Closing of Moses' Blessing (Daily Portion 10424)
In these verses, Moses blesses the three remaining tribes: Dan, Naphtali, and Aser. Then, he exalts the greatness of God and declares the happiness of Israel as the people of God. This passage is a fitting close to the blessing of Moses the man of God (Deuteronomy 33:1).
