In a world that is dominated by the material, the sensual and self-gratification, an attentive Christian should ask, “How can I be more spiritual?” Unfortunately, the idea of being “spiritual” is misunderstood. To be spiritual is not some mystical idea that one has; it is not some emotional feeling that comes over a person; it is not some physiological phenomenon that sweeps…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 274)
My 9-year-old was told at school that all of the wars, famines and earthquakes were signs that Jesus was about to come back. So, our study began: “Get your Bible and let’s look at it. Read Matthew 24, verse 1. What did Jesus show them?” “The temple.” “Read verse 2. What did Jesus say would be destroyed?” “The temple.” “Read verse 3. …
The accusation is often made by atheists and evolutionists that believing in God or believing in Creation requires a leap of faith. However, let’s consider the two sides. Believing in God is based upon substantial evidence. The precision of the universe and each of the pieces and parts that are so intricately balanced and interrelated demands a Master Creator! The elaborate design…
Picture in your mind a pie chart. (Or, if you’re particularly hungry, picture your favorite pie.) This pie is to represent the waking hours during a typical week in your life (do not include your sleep time). Now, on that pie, mark the slice that represents how much you work in a typical week. Got it? How much is left? Now, mark…
Elders of the Lord’s church have such a tremendous responsibility—taking heed to themselves, taking heed to the spiritual welfare of the congregation, feeding the church, tending the church, guarding the church against error and deceivers, overseeing the work of the congregation, watching for the souls of the flock, living a life worthy of imitation, being ready to give an account, etc. As…
The grand charge—“Praise the Lord!”—is the opening line and closing line of the last five Psalms and is actually found a total of 18 times in those psalms. Even more, in Psalms 146-150, the word “praise” is found 43 times, which is almost one per verse. God puts a great emphasis in these closing psalms on praising Him. What reasons does He…
The prayer of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 9 is such a fascinating look into the relationship between God and His people, His children in Israel. This, the longest prayer recorded in the Bible, swings back and forth (like a pendulum) between the majesty of God and the rebellion of Israel. The reader can see that pendulum swing, as at least 16 times these…
They say that elephants have good memories, but they’re not the only ones. Those who have ever been mistreated or wronged, especially by a friend, have some of the longest memories of any creature alive. Grudges are easy to pick up and carry, but they are very difficult to lay aside and forget. However, if we want the blessings of God, we’d…