Question of the Will
F. B. Meyer, the British Baptist whose books have blessed multitudes, gave full credit and glory to God, yet he did not neglect the human side...
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 Word of God Called Milk
By Milk here, we must understand the doctrine of the Gospel, which is easily taught unto the capacities of such as are children in understanding.
A Seed Shall Come Forth (Daily Portion 10504)
As so often happened with the nation of Israel, God found her to be a rebellious people; a people who had forsaken the Lord. In the mean while, the Lord is found of those who sought Him not. And, though the rebellious people will be judged for their iniquities, a remnant—a seed—shall come forth to seek the Lord and they will receive His blessings.
Solomon's Instruction in Wisdom
An introduction to the Book of Proverbs. An invitation to hear wisdom is given herein.
The Day of Redemption (Daily Portion 10428)
The day of redemption for Israel will be a day of refreshing from the Lord (v.1), a day of removal of false prophets (v.2-5), a day of remembrance of the rejected shepherd (v.6-7), and a day of refining for the remnant of the people (v.8-9). It is the day when the people of Israel will say, “The LORD is my God.” We can all rejoice in what a day that will be!
Our Iniquities Have Taken Us Away (Daily Portion 10427)
Isaiah, as a prophet of the southern kingdom of Judah, writes at a time of great distress. The northern kingdom of Israel has been destroyed by the Assyrians and the Assyrians are working to systematically destroy Judah as well. Isaiah seeks divine intervention but also recognizes that Judah’s own iniquities have brought this judgment on them. He appeals to the mercy of God. They are His people and He is their father.
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.
The Church Compared To A Virgin
This simile alludes to the legal type of the High-Priest, who might marry none but a Virgin.
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).