This post is based on Genesis 21v22-34. It would be best to read that passage first, then read this post. Peace, much like happiness, is something that every human being wants and craves, if they do not have it. Peace is a good thing. A lack of peace often keeps us up at night. A […]
Mercy
Judgment and Redemption in Genesis 19
This post is based on Genesis 19v23-38. In order to properly track with me, it would be beneficial to go and read that text first. The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah As we arrive in verse 23, Lot arrives in Zoar, and immediately the Lord rains down sulfur and fire on the cities of Sodom […]
Come Thou Fount Pt. 2
“Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by thy help I’ve come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.” “Here I Raise my Ebenezer; hither by thy help I’ve […]
Come Thou Fount Part 1
“Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing they grace; streams of mercy , never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount – I’m fixed upon it – mount of God’s redeeming love.” Come Thou Fount was written in 1758 […]
Protecting Gospel Purity in the Church
“The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. […]