by Justin Marple | Aug 19, 2012 | 2012 Sermons, Isaiah, SERMONS
God says, “This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.” We do not respect God’s word when our sacrifices and offerings are evil because they are done when our hearts are far from God. We...
by Justin Marple | Aug 15, 2012 | Ezekiel Commentary, Latter Prophets, OT Prophets Commentary, TEACHING
Ezekiel1-3 and 8-11 concern the Glory-Spirit-Storm-Cloud. Chapters 4-7 then begin to lay out the case publicly for the judgment of the Temple. Here is a link to the handout mentioned in this post.Ezekiel lays out the case with a variety of different outlines. There...
by Justin Marple | Aug 13, 2012 | John Flavel, Quotes, REVIEWS
Of Direction in Prayer (the Lord’s Prayer and Scripture generally) That those who neglect all Prayer, and those that satisfy themselves with a Form of Prayer, which they utter without Knowledge or Affection, do greatly sin against God. And that it is the Duty...
by Justin Marple | Aug 12, 2012 | 2012 Sermons, Isaiah, SERMONS
Isaiah 64:12-65:25 consists of three parts. The first asks of God, “Will you keep silent?” and God answers, “I will not keep silent,” and the problem at the center is that Israel is a rebellious, idolatrous, and polluted people. The second...
by Justin Marple | Aug 8, 2012 | Ezekiel Commentary, Latter Prophets, OT Prophets Commentary, TEACHING
Below are some orienting and introductory thoughts about the strange book of Ezekiel. Then we will actually dive right in, looking at chapters 1-3 and their structure (be sure not to miss the pdfs I have written and linked to this post). Most people may be scared...
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