Beware of Apostasy
/in Steadfast HopeDeuteronomy 13 Of course, we realize that anyone who abandons Christ did not ever have saving faith to begin with (1 John 2:19). Nevertheless, this truth should not make us complacent; rather, it should encourage us to demonstrate the reality of our faith and pursue earnestly the truths of God that we may “inherit the […]
The Book that Grieved Josiah
/in Steadfast HopeGood Morning! 2 Kings 22:1–23:32 Josiah’s response to the reading of Deuteronomy illustrates how we should respond when we hear or read God’s Word. The Scriptures should regularly call into question our assumptions and deeds, provoking us to repent for our faithlessness and to go forward in obedience. If we are never moved to change […]
Persecutors of the Prophets
/in Faith, Obedience, Righteousness, Steadfast HopeGood Morning! (Persecutors of the Prophets) Matthew 23:29–36 Matthew Henry says it is easy for us to assume that we would be unlike the scribes and Pharisees and follow Jesus willingly. Yet even centuries later, he writes, “Christ in his Spirit, in his word, in his ministers, is still no better treated.” Are we quick […]
