Genesis 27 tells a story of intrigue and deception. Jacob and Esau are twins, sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau, as the firstborn, by tradition should inherit both the birthright and the blessing. Unfortunately, years ago, he had traded away his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Now his father is dying, and …
Tag: Holy Spirit
Standing Firm
This morning I read from Paul David Tripp’s devotional, New Morning Mercies. His encouragement focused on the fact that when God calls us to do something, He always empowers and equips us to do it. I would go further and say that God does it Himself; we are only the vessel. His Holy Spirit is …
Who Needs Jesus More?
Who needs Jesus more? The person who is religious and lives a moral life, or the person who lives according to this world, without regard for God’s commands? John 3 and 4 contain describe two encounters Jesus had with two such people. These two encounters illustrate what Paul teaches us in Romans 1-3, that both …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.20.19]
What a difference the Holy Spirit makes! In today’s read of Acts 2, we get an up-close and personal look at how God’s Spirit transforms a man. Just 50 days before, Peter had boasted of his loyalty to Jesus, but failed miserably, denying Him and abandoning Him at the time when his beloved friend needed …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.20.19]
Today’s read includes Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1:18-25. We are given many details surrounding the birth of two babies: John the Baptist, and Jesus. Their mothers, Elizabeth and Mary, were relatives, though we don’t know how closely they were related. Both babies were born under unusual circumstances, and their destinies would be intertwined. Zechariah, Elizabeth’s …
