Reading this Christian classic for an upcoming presentation and thought I would capture observations here.
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The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)
A continued reading of the Christian classic. These are observation and personal reflections, not a review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)"The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)
My reading of the classic Christian book continues. These are notes and thoughts as I read, not a formal review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)"Hosea 14 (Hallelujah!)
In this final chapter of Hosea we can look forward with relief and humility towards God's loving restoration of the prodigal people.
...continue reading "Hosea 14 (Hallelujah!)"Hosea 11 (Israel and All of Us)
The tone from God changes, starting in this chapter; and hope blooms on the horizon.
...continue reading "Hosea 11 (Israel and All of Us)"Hosea 5 (Israel and Judah)
In chapter 4, God indicted Israel, specifically the priest. Now comes the verdict.
...continue reading "Hosea 5 (Israel and Judah)"Hosea 3 (Israel)
Things have gone from bad to worse to done for Hosea, Gomer, Israel, and God. But God. There is always hope.
...continue reading "Hosea 3 (Israel)"Hosea 2 (Israel)
Hosea has a wife and three kids that all tell the tales of an Israel who has forsaken God and God has disowned, while still giving His longsuffering hope for the future.
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The reign of Hezekiah continues...
...continue reading "II Chronicles 30 and 31 (Judah and Israel)"Isaiah 24, 25, 26, and 27
Buckle up. We've concluded the section on the oracles of the nations. Now we're heading into a new set of chapters, 24-27. Just to give the sense of it, here the section heading in my Ryrie Study Bible: THE FUTURE TRIBULATION AND KINGDOM (ISAIAH'S APOCALYPSE). That's quite a title. Isaiah's Apocalypse sounds like the title to a horror film. Previously, I might have been tempted to skim this section very quickly. But I've learned that, even though these times are often filled with horror, they are actually a time of Hope. God drawing every last soul who will choose Him.
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