"Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God". It is a common error to think there can be true goodness without severity, just as we may think severity disregards true ... Read more
"God himself shall be with them". The closing chapters of the Book of Revelation describe a scene that none in this life can really begin to appreciate. We can, however, ... Read more
"a servant girl". She probably never aspired to anything much more than a servant taking orders from others. But her words caused Peter to fall badly. She said "You also ... Read more
"Great men are not always wise". The greatest of men are not perfect and though behaving in an exemplary manner and giving wise advice, there is likely to be a ... Read more
"make clean the outside". Clean outside is good for appearance, but it is the state of things inside that makes for impression. When God wants to see what you are ... Read more
"Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help". Jacob was a devious character - a likeable rogue, until you felt the sharp end of his bargains ... Read more
"howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing". This referred to the curse Balaam was asked to pronounce on the Children of Israel. Mankind has been labouring beneath a ... Read more
"it becomes unfruitful". The danger is to think that 'unfruitful' can never be a description of me. Here are a few causes of unfruitfulness (you can add to the list) ... Read more
"I am sought of them that asked not for me". A most comforting prediction and a door by which many have entered into Christ and been saved. As a result ... Read more
"I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered". Jesus knew that His disciples would be distressed and dismayed at what was about to happen. They would be ... Read more