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Sundays in arrears
God wants good things for us. One of the evidences of his love is the fourth commandment: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” (Exodus 20:8). It’s a matter of health and well-being—not just spiritually, but physically and mentally. For a lot of people, dedicating time to find rest… Listen ⇢
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Your example to the 99
I’ve heard an expression a few different times. Perhaps you have too. Here it is: “Out of one hundred people, one will read the Bible, and ninety-nine will read the person reading the Bible.” It’s a way of saying that the lifestyle of a Christian is on display for everyone… Listen ⇢
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The hypocritical use of God’s name
When it comes to the Bible, there is often more going on than what first meets the eye. This is certainly true with the third commandment: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7, ESV) Another much-neglected dimension of this commandment is what… Listen ⇢
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Bearing the Name
Let’s take a quick look at a much-neglected aspect of the third commandment which says: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7, ESV) It has to do with the word “take.” In Hebrew it’s the word “nasa’.” It means to take, to… Listen ⇢
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Taking God’s name in vain
“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, ESV). Let’s be honest. Attitudes have radically changed about how we use God’s name. Up until recently it was actually illegal… Listen ⇢
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An ambassador to the King of kings
James H. Taylor was the pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Washington. There was a time when he was at a party with a lot of big wigs, including the British Ambassador. “It is an honour,” he said, “to meet the ambassador of so great a king.” Knowing Taylor was… Listen ⇢
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God is jealous?
“You shall not bow down to [idols] or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God…” (Exodus 20:5) Some people are surprised when they learn that God can be “jealous.” However, it makes perfect sense. God chooses to use words that we can understand. “Jealous” is… Listen ⇢
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A perpetual factory of idols
In yesterday’s devotional I highlighted two questions from Tim Keller’s book, Counterfeit Gods.** Today I’m going to highlight two more. They are designed to help us think about our ultimate commitments. Is God number one in our lives, or have we let something or someone else compete for the throne… Listen ⇢
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Modern idolatry
In Exodus 20:3-4 God says: “you shall have no other gods before me.” Makes sense. After all, he is our Creator and Redeemer. He goes on to say: “You shall not make for yourself an idol…” No problem. Back in Egypt and Canaan, people crafted idols, usually out of wood… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
