The concept of a prophet (a person speaking for God) is a good thing until a prophet stops speaking for God and starts speaking for himself. That is the situation discussed in the last chapter of today's reading from Jeremiah. The sad reality is that false prophets still arise today, and we have to be careful not to believe their lies. There are ... [Continue Reading]
Introducing…
For quite a while I have been toying with the idea of creating a blog for the High School Student Ministry at LifePoint. Well, today it became a reality. Introducing: www.lifepointhssm.com. Give it a visit and let me know what you think! ... [Continue Reading]
Justice, not anger (Jeremiah 10-11:17; 17)
I will never forget the moment we were sitting in a pastor's prayer meeting one Tuesday afternoon, and Mary Gillam, one of the most Godly women I've ever met, pleaded with God to give her mercy rather than justice. I thought to myself: if she needs mercy, then I need something even greater than that! Maybe one day I will come close to the level of ... [Continue Reading]
Proper attitude toward sin (Jeremiah 7-9)
Jeremiah is affectionately referred to as "the weeping prophet." While that sounds like a fairly derogatory nickname, I believe it warrants some merit. Time and time again we have read that Israel strayed far from the Lord, indulging in sin and corruption. Now Judah was facing certain punishment, and Jeremiah's response was to mourn over ... [Continue Reading]
Quotable
My faith is only as good as the one in whom it's invested. -Lee Strobel ... [Continue Reading]
The heart of the matter (Jeremiah 4-6)
I know I've written about the heart here before, but it is such a prominent theme in these three chapters that I would be remiss to ignore it. There is a tendency even within contemporary Christianity to believe that God desires "good works" from His people. I had a student say something of that nature to me a few years back. The reality ... [Continue Reading]
Nations don ‘ t change gods (Jeremiah 1-3)
In God's utter contempt with Israel He poses a question: "Has a nation changed its gods, even thought they are no gods?" Essentially he is saying: Other nations' gods aren't even real, yet they cling tightly to them. Why then do you change your God who is real for something that is not? The Israelites were the only nation who had ... [Continue Reading]
Willow Creek, Jamba Juice, and Prayer
hWe went to Willow Creek for church today, and they taught about racial issues that need to be addressed by Christians. I was told that the service was different from the norm, but it was good experience nonetheless. Other highlights of the day included visiting Jamba Juice and Ikea. This evening Wes taught us about prayer, and we were challenged to ... [Continue Reading]
More doom and gloom (Zephaniah)
Zephaniah seems to be a book with lots more doom and gloom, but it is never without hope. Though Israel was going to have to face consequences for its actions, God promised that the humble who return to Him might be hidden from His anger. We are reminded, again, that in the end, there will be joy and restoration for Israel and ultimately for all who turn to ... [Continue Reading]
Spring cleaning (2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chronicles 34-35)
When Josiah was confronted by God's law he saw only one choice for himself: to fall on his knees in repentance. He realized the sins of the leaders before him, and he began a systematic elimination of everything in Judah that related to the worship of any god other than Yahweh. He cleaned house, and he restored Judah to the place where it should have been ... [Continue Reading]
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