Pilgrim’s Progress: The Stately Palace (2:10)
They will stand at that door forever, wanting without willing, hoping without committing. The palace will remain something they observed from a distance rather than something they ever actually entered.
Response
The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance. (Ezra 3:13) Read: Ezra 3:1-4:23, 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4, Psalm 28:1-9, Proverbs 20:24-25 Relate: Have you ever been to an event or moment in time where the reaction from the crowd was loud and emotional but mixed? I am…
Unmarked?
Read: Ezekiel 7:1-9:11, Hebrews 5:1-14, Psalm 105:1-15, Proverbs 26:28 He said to him, “Walk through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of all who weep and sigh because of the detestable sins being committed in their city.” Then I heard the Lord say to the other men, “Follow him through the city and kill everyone whose forehead…
Where Is Your Water?
They believe that they are spiritually strong, and yet Christ is on the outside knocking and asking to come in. They have some sort of church fellowship, but that fellowship is not with Christ Himself.
Sodom
Sodom’s sins were arrogance, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door. She was haughty and committed detestable sins, so I wiped her out, as you have seen. (Ezekiel 16:49-50) Read: Ezekiel 16:42 – 17:24, Hebrews 8:1-13, Psalm 106:13-31, Proverbs 27:7-9 Relate: It would not be fair to say that I can be arrogant sometimes. Neither…
Breaking Through
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever! (Psalm 30:11-12) Read: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20, 1 Corinthians 4:1-21, Psalm 30:1-12, Proverbs…
The Problem of Pleasure
The danger does not lie in our times of suffering but rather in the times of blessing. It is in those moments of comfort and pleasure that we are most likely to abandon God.
Betting On Death
The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love is apathy.
Just Do It
I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them. (John 13:16-17) Read: Ezra 4:6, 6:14-22, Esther 1:1 – 4:17 Relate: There are actually two different categories of…
Standing On the Outside (12/12/13)
Read: Amos 7:1-9:15, Revelation 3:7-22, Psalm 131:1-3, Proverbs 29:23 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. (Revelation 3:20) Relate: I love having guests over to my house. I love cooking for people. I love…
THE RIVER WALK 