Friends, in his 2006 book, Prayer, Phillip Yancey refers to this prayer of Jesus to suggest that even Jesus knew what it is like not to have his prayers answered. ..it appears that prayer was no simple matter even for Jesus. I once wrote an article titled ‘Jesus’ Unanswered Prayers’..in respect to prayer, too, he […]
Ecclesiastes Study Series – Introduction
Ecclesiastes – Notes Session 1 – Introduction Wisdom Literature in the Bible Job Job shows that wisdom is not about knowing the secret purposes of God but accepting by faith that the judge of the earth will always do right. His Friends are fools: Job is Wise (38:1-2) Proverbs Proverbs is a Fathers’ instruction to […]
Nehemiah 4 – Oppossition
In both life and ministry, it is easy to get distracted and lose sight of whose work we’re really doing. Years ago I came across this wonderful and anonymous quote. I have returned to it again and again to remind me of where my focus is to be. I hope it encourages you today and […]
Nehemiah 3 – “Working Together”
Today’s Message… I. Leading by Example – Nehemiah 3:1 The high priest and priests were first out of the starting block. They apparently did not have the idea that such work was for “peons.” Rather, those with sacred office took the lead in the restoring work. II. Unwilling to stick their Necks Out – Nehemiah […]
