Moments For You

The Gospel of Matthew records several occasions where contrasting hearts are revealed. In each case there is a heart for Christ and a heart for something else seen. Read the following passages to find the striking differences. • Matthew 2:1-12: Chief priests—Knowledge; Wise Men—Christ • Matthew 8:19-22: Other disciple—Commitments; Scribe—Christ... Read more →

If someone asked you why you believe that Jesus is God, what would you say? What “proof” could you give? Sadly, those who most loudly demand “proof” of Jesus’ deity are often the same ones who have already rejected the source of such evidence: “the holy Scriptures, which are able... Read more →

If we want our lives to count for God, we must get to know Him. In His high priestly prayer, Jesus voiced this, His heart’s desire, “that they might know Thee, the only true God” (John 17:3). To know God, we must spend time with Him. We see this clearly... Read more →

“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:15). God has written this and many other Scriptures using very inclusive language such as “whosoever,” “all,” and “the world” to demonstrate both the universal need and offer of salvation. Here... Read more →

Law comes to man and says, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself” (Luke 10:27). It says, Do this and live, but if you fail in... Read more →

(John 20:19-29) The words of our blessed Lord were always “pure words,” always suited to the occasion—words of kindly love to the repenting sinner, of solemn warning to the wavering, of awful denunciation to the proud, careless, and self-righteous. We may be sure, then, that whenever He opened His mouth... Read more →

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 Question: Recently in reading Psalm 23, I was impressed by the words, “He restoreth my soul.” How does the Lord restore a soul? Answer: Just as sheep are prone to wander and... Read more →

The Angel of Jehovah carries with him an air of mystery. Who is he? He seems far more than an ordinary angel. Some identify him with Jehovah and even with Christ. If this is so, then the angel is a theophany, a manifestation of God in visible and bodily form... Read more →

“His will be done,” we say with sighs and trembling,    Expecting trial, bitter loss and tears; And then how doth He answer us with blessings,    In sweet rebuking of our faithless fears. God’s will is peace and plenty, and the power    To be and have the best that He can... Read more →

John 10:1-16 We really have two distinct sections in this portion. The first five verses constitute a complete parable in themselves, and then in verses six to sixteen we have added instruction and a fuller opening up of the truth of the Shepherd character of our Lord Jesus Christ. He... Read more →

“The voice spake unto [Peter] … What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common” (Acts 10:15). Is cleanliness considered to be next to godliness? It certainly was in the minds of many Jews, not only in Peter’s day, but through much of Israel’s history. The difference between that which... Read more →

Dr. A. T. Schofield used to point out that there were three sorts of dogs in his city. The wild dog that roamed the streets at will, stole meals from garbage cans, and often came to an inglorious end in the lethal chamber of the humane society; the chained dog,... Read more →

“Pride is your greatest enemy, humility is your greatest friend.” So said John Stott, whose succinct statement goes straight to the heart of what the Bible teaches about the deadly root of our sins and sorrows. Pride Pride can be summarized as an attitude of self-sufficiency, self-importance, and self-exaltation in... Read more →

“A vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia … saying, Come … help us” (Acts 16:9). The events recorded in the sixteenth chapter of Acts have a particular interest for us, because this was the first time the Gospel got into Europe. The Apostle... Read more →

“Ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Many believers lack the assurance of their salvation. Oftentimes this is due to a failure on the part of other believers to adequately instruct and follow-up the new converts. It is extremely important after one is saved that he... Read more →