Number Seven (7) – Introduction. Seven : a Biblical symbol for perfection, completion, fullness, fulfillment, wholeness, finished. A case can be made that seven (7) is God’s favorite number. Because of what it represents, the number seven seems woven into the very fabric of Holy Scripture. Between the Hebrew Bible (OT), and the Gospels (NT), the …
Believers Delight – in Creation. “The full God-intended beauty and wonder and delight that we are to have in creation is possible only for those who don’t make a god out of creation, but have a superior delight in the Maker of creation.” (John Piper). Psalm 8:3-9 = “When I look at the night sky and see the …
Believers Delight – in Harmony. “Behold, how wonderful, how delightful it is for God’s people to dwell together in harmony! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; For …
Believers Delight – in the Lord. “When the Holy Spirit shows us God as He is, we admire Him to the point of wonder and delight.” (A.W. Tozer). There are many ways to talk about delighting in the Lord: Enjoy God… Find your life’s enjoyment in Him; Make Him your deepest joy; Enjoy yourself in His embrace. Rejoice …
Believers Delight – in Weakness. A working definition of weakness as we consider how weakness may bring us delight: A lack of strength due to: sickness; a handicap; an ongoing difficulty; a distressing hardship; insulting opposition; a glaring vulnerability; a limitation that puts one at a disadvantage; the bearing of a difficult burden of someone else. Scripture …
Believers Delight – in Scripture. How fortunate, how happy, is the one who follows God’s ways; who delights in the teachings of the Lord and takes pleasure in His instruction. This blessed one has learned to murmur in pleasure, meditating on God’s Word day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-2). Delighting in the Word. Pondering Scripture day and night. …
God Delights – in Believers. “The Lord takes pleasure in His people… The Lord delights in His faithful followers who reverently fear Him, who hope in His mercy.” (Psalm 149:4; 147:11). God loves humanity generally, and every person individually. He sees His image on each individual He has created. He sees a sacred reflection of …
God Delights – in Goodness. “God’s Message: Don’t let the wise boast about their wisdom. Don’t let heroes boast about their exploits. Don’t let the rich boast about their wealth. If you brag, brag about this and only this: That you understand and know me! For I am Yahweh Lord, and I practice mercy, justice, and …
God Delights – in Creation. “Yahweh Lord takes pleasure in all He has made!” (Ps. 104:31). An artist with high standards always delights in his/her masterpiece. A composer always takes great pleasure in his/her best piece of music. An architect is profoundly pleased when the finished product is every bit as excellent as what was in his/her imagination. …
God Delights – in Jesus. “The secret of the whole world of humanity is the love between the Father and the Son. This is at the root of it all. Upon the love between the Son and the Father hangs the whole universe.” (George MacDonald, Knowing the Risen Lord). Jesus would often probe the profound intimacy …
Delight – Introduction. “May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes pleasure in all He has made!” (Ps. 104:31). There are two Hebrew words for “delight” in the Jewish Bible (the O.T.): chaphets: to lean towards; to incline towards; to delight in; to take pleasure in; to be pleased with; to have favor for; for …
Sign #7 – The Raising of Lazarus. “I AM the Resurrection and the Life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? (John 11:25). Context. As recorded in John 11, Jesus received word that His close friend Lazarus was deathly sick …