April 2IN THE HOUR OF TRIALJames Montgomery, 1771–1854No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up to it. (1Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”
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Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories
April 1LEAD ME TO CALVARYJennie Evelyn Hussey, 1874–1958Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)This is the season of the year when we give special attention to Christ’s suffering, death, and victorious resurrection. In the church calendar, an awareness of these eventsContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
MAY 15 Reading 135 CELEBRATION OF LOVE Song of Songs 1–8 “I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me” (Song 7:10).This ancient love song reminds us to rejoice in God’s gift of marital intimacy, and to welcome that gift without hesitation or shame. Background Debate concerning Song of Songs focuses on twoContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
Song of Songs INTRODUCTION This book, taken by some as an allegory of the believer’s relationship with God, is better understood in its plain sense as a lyric love poem. Its joyful and sometimes erotic portrayal of the relationship between a lover and his beloved reminds us that intimacy within marriage is a gift, givenContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary
MAY 14 Reading 134 THE CONCLUSION Ecclesiastes 9–12 “Fear God and kepp His commanments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgement, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil” (Ecc 12:13–14).Life truly is short. Unless we learn to live with eternity in view, ourContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”