Oh, the irony of Jesus’ words when He spoke of those who “seeing they do not see” (Matt. 13:13). How can someone see but not see? Jump ahead two chapters to the next occasion when Jesus encountered these blind guides (see also Matt. 23:16-26). Of the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus said, “They are blind” (Matt. 15:14). That which they failed to see,…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 244)
When you contemplate the return of Jesus, are you excited or nervous? Eager or indifferent? Do you want Him to come right now or would you prefer He delay a few days, months or years? The New Testament writers left no question as to their anticipatory view of His return. When Jesus said, “Surely I am coming quickly,” John’s reply was, “Amen.…
In the days of the Old Testament (Psa. 2:1), in the days of the New Testament (Acts 4:25-26) and in the days of present-day America, there are those who “rage” against God, “plot a vain thing” against Him, “set themselves” against Him and “counsel together against the Lord” (Psa. 2:1-2). Their intent is to “break” the bonds/laws/Word of God “in pieces and…
Twice in the New King James Version the words “not wise” are found used together in that exact order and phrase. Obviously there is more that God considers “not wise” (as he often uses the word “foolish” to describe such individuals), but it is interesting to see these two specific things that God sets forth as “not wise.” First, in the Old…
One of the most exciting and yet most challenging verses for many Christians is Philippians 4:4. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” It is the word “always” that trips the panic button of many Christians who say, “I can’t do that! How can I possibly rejoice all the time?” Take a moment and look at how Paul used…
Some of our young men have recently or are soon headed into the military, so it seems needful to address some thoughts directly to them for this time in their lives. Is it possible that these thoughts also apply to each of us? Remember your Commander! You will have different instructors and officers, but there is only One Commander that really matters. …
For years, bumper stickers have graced (and sometimes disgraced) the backs of many cars. Then, ingenuity brought us the magnetic versions that we could use, move and remove with ease. What do a person’s bumper stickers say about the person? Church members will sometimes put stickers or plates on their cars with various messages. Many PBL members have plates and magnets that…
Abraham left his home and dwelt “in a foreign country, dwelling in tents” (Heb. 11:9). He was willing to do this because God had made him a promise (see the word “promise” twice in that verse). What helped him to be so content? The next verse tells us, “For he waited…” Waited? The same Greek word is used in John 5 of…