I recently read Question 157 in the Westminster Larger Catechism which asks,”How is the word of God to be read?” I found the answer to be both challenging and helpful. Here it is: The holy scriptures are to be read with an high and reverent … [Continue reading]
An unwanted mirror
In Matthew 23:13-33, there are recorded eight woes that Jesus pronounced upon the “scribes and Pharisees.” Jesus is harsh in his criticism as he unloads on his antagonists. The danger is that we can read these woes in a way that is not helpful or … [Continue reading]
There is a way that seems right to a man
There are very few Christian believers that would argue that the Bible is not important. It is part of our spiritual DNA to hold Scripture in high esteem. But do we really understand how vital it is to read and study Scripture on a regular … [Continue reading]
Oh be careful little mouth what you say
Can we be honest and admit that sometimes it seems to be a chore to read through the regulations in the opening books of the Bible. But every once in a while (perhaps less often than it should) I find a connection that makes the reading seem worth … [Continue reading]
