And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed... Read More »
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to
this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make
money.” Why, you do not even know what will... Read More »
Leader:
Praise our God,
all you his servants,
you who fear him,
both small and great!
Congregation:
Hallelujah!
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice... Read More »
Leader:
The LORD reigns,
let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim,
let the earth shake.
Let them praise your great and awesome name—
... Read More »
Why God Pursued the Heart of Jonah
In Jonah 4, Jonah’s earlier prayer of praise (2:1-9) has turned to anger and bitterness. It’s shocking to the reader to learn that after... Read More »
Text: Luke 7:36-50
Introduction: Headlines in newspapers around the world reported on the “party crashers” at a recent White House dinner. The “crashers” were... Read More »
When Jonah Entered the City
Jonah lies in the belly of the fish for three days and nights (see Matthew 12:38-41). In the fish, God kept Jonah alive and gave him plenty of time to... Read More »
In Timothy Keller’s recent book entitled Counterfeit Gods, he identifies some 21st-century idols in our culture. For the idol of nationalism, he retells the story of Jonah. This... Read More »
Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD,
praise the name of the LORD!
Blessed be the name of the LORD
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to... Read More »
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!
Serve the LORD with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the LORD, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are... Read More »