Having recently become a Grand Father I can now identify with this verse. But does that make me an old man? Proverbs 17:6 Gill Children's children are the crown of old men,.... Ancient parents. Grandfathers with the Jews are called old men, as Buxtorf (d) observes. A numerous progeny was reckoned a great blessing to… Continue reading Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Category: M’Cheyne Bible Reading Notes
Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..
Sheltering in, I should have time to make more posts. Not that anyone reads them, but more to capture my thoughts as I read through the Bible. I was struck by this passage and Old John Gill's comment. Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even… Continue reading Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..
Luke 4 – Jesus Heals
We ask that our Lord put his hands on the many in the world today that are sick, and heal them. To God be the glory. Pray for those doctors and nurses and caregivers who whether they know it or not act as the hands of Jesus on their patients in this time of crisis.… Continue reading Luke 4 – Jesus Heals
Good Works vs. Works Righteousness
Sheltering in place and hoping to refocus more on God’s word. Good message, I might add: 1) As the WSC begins: Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. It’s never the good works, or works of righteousness, but glorifying God,… Continue reading Good Works vs. Works Righteousness