The opening verses of Ezra 5 are a conclusion to the events of Chapter 4. Chapter 5 opens with the fact that it was the word of God that stirred them to work, and Chapter 6 ends with the fact that it was the word of God that stirred them to joy at the completion of the … [Read more...] about Ezra #5-6 – Footing the Bill
Wealth
To Those Who Believe
In Mark 10:17 we meet a rich young ruler. Given our envy, as soon as we read that he is rich, (and young, and a man!), it may be tempting to draw an unflattering conclusion about what he is like. But this guy has all the outward appearance of a fine Christian man. With his … [Read more...] about To Those Who Believe
Jesus, Who’s Out, Who’s In
Sinners have obstacles to God. They have nothing to commend themselves to God. But in the gospel, men like the rich young ruler and the Pharisee who have it all, have it worse, for they have no room for God. In Luke 18 we learn that it's the weak in society who are being … [Read more...] about Jesus, Who’s Out, Who’s In
Jesus, Insider Trading
In Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus teaches us that we must not be graspers, anxiously in pursuit of the kind of earthly treasure that does not last. He teaches us not to seek our comfort in things that perish. Instead, we are to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, with the … [Read more...] about Jesus, Insider Trading