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One another in James 4-5

darryl — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:21 +0000

I’ve been reading through James over the last few days and I was struck by three “one another” statements in chapters four and five. James 4:11 says “Do not speak against one another,” and James 5:9 tells us “Do not complain …

The hidden life of prayer

darryl — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:01:05 +0000

Last year I read through this little book and really enjoyed it. I noticed it is available on Monergism books in kindle format for US$2.45 which is chump change. This is a very practical book that does a great job …

Sermon: Psalm 16

darryl — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:18:38 +0000

On Sunday I preached on Psalm 16 at Heretaunga Christian Center (and then again at Moera Gospel Chapel). This Psalm is Messianic – that is it describes Jesus Christ. In this case it provides insight into the spiritual life of …

He gave him no answer…

darryl — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:42:00 +0000

When the Pharisees put Jesus on trial before Caiaphas, the final charge they brought against him was blasphemy. This was on the basis of Jesus claiming to be the Son of God and His sitting “at the right hand of …

Our need to see our sin

darryl — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:47:00 +0000

In my last post I mentioned that we need to have a greater understanding of our own sin and depravity. Its only when we see this that we will see our need for salvation, but it also will illuminate the …

Faint and languid assent

darryl — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:45:16 +0000

Our reading group is currently reading Henry Scougals “The life of God in the soul of man”. This is a remarkable book, which I recommend every follower of Jesus Christ read. Col 3:1-4 says “If then you’ve been raised with …

Meditations on Psalm 62

darryl — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:38:00 +0000

This Psalm contains two key themes interspersed throughout the Psalm. The first is contained in verses 1-2, 5-8 and 11-12 and consists of David’s explanation of the Lord and who he is. The first theme is the centrality of God …

David, Bathsheba and adultery

darryl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:47:37 +0000

The story of David and Bathsheba is well known, but not known well enough. We will often read it and not really check our own hearts as we ought and so we dont always take out everything that we can. …

Ways to read the Bible – mastering the Bible

darryl — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:14:00 +0000

The term “mastering the Bible” is a hat tip to a very good little book by James Grey called “How to Master the English Bible”. Which while it is a difficult book to purchase, it is a little book well …

Ways to read the Bible – devotional reading

darryl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:51:00 +0000

Devotional reading is purposeful reading that is focused on allowing scripture to help us interact with the Lord. This is well described by George Muller of Bristol: The first thing I did, after having asked in a few words …