HEBREWS 1 “But You are the same, and Your years will not fail” (Heb. 1:12b). “I am the Lord, I do not change” (Mal. 3:6). What glorious words! In a world with instability at every turn, it is a great comfort to know something always remains the same—God. When you feel as if things are … Continue reading “THE UNCHANGEABLE GOD”
THE POWER OF GOD
EPHESIANS 3 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus (Eph. 3:20–21a). “How comfortable it is to think that you have a God that can do what He … Continue reading “THE POWER OF GOD”
GOD AND TRUTH
JOHN 14:1–14 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). When Jesus stood to be tried before Pontius Pilate, Pilate asked Him if He was king of the Jews. Jesus responded by saying, “You are right in saying I … Continue reading “GOD AND TRUTH”
THE SPIRITUALITY OF GOD
JOHN 4:1–26 God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24 niv). We live in an age spawned by the Enlightenment and its criticism of the spiritual realm. With the rise of scientific discovery, man began to reject beliefs grounded in a spiritual reality. They chose, rather, to believe … Continue reading “THE SPIRITUALITY OF GOD”
GOD ETERNAL
REVELATION 1 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord. (Rev. 1:8a). In our previous lesson, we learned that true happiness can only come when we submit to God’s rule in our lives, when we recognize Him as God and live in His kingdom through faith in Jesus … Continue reading “GOD ETERNAL”
TRUE HAPPINESS AND JOY
PSALM 97 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart (Ps. 97:11). “The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad!” (v. 1). “Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, O Lord” (v. 8). “Light is sown … Continue reading “TRUE HAPPINESS AND JOY”
SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS
PSALM 96 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples (Ps. 96:3). Many assert that John Calvin had no zeal for missions. They wrongly believe that evangelism and world missions could not be reconciled with his strong doctrine of predestination. However, to suppose that predestination is incompatible with evangelism is a grievous … Continue reading “SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS”
BOW DOWN IN WORSHIP
PSALM 95 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Ps. 95:6). The writer of Psalm 95, in exhorting Israel to praise God in a solemn assembly, directs them to worship God properly as Creator and Redeemer. He also warns the church not to harden its heart … Continue reading “BOW DOWN IN WORSHIP”
RISE UP, O JUDGE
PSALM 94 Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render punishment to the proud (Ps. 94:2). It is not surprising that many people are taken aback by the forceful words of Psalm 94, which call for vengeance against the enemies of Israel. Some interpreters try to wrest meanings from such psalms that are less harsh; … Continue reading “RISE UP, O JUDGE”
THE MAJESTY OF GOD
PSALM 93 The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, than the mighty waves of the sea (Ps. 93:4). Anyone who has stood on the edge of the ocean’s surf, or ridden on the back of its tumultuous waves, can testify to the awe-inspiring majesty of the sea. The writer of … Continue reading “THE MAJESTY OF GOD”