The Work of the Holy Spirit in History

The Work of the Holy Spirit in History

The Work of the Holy Spirit in History by Derek W.H. Thomas From TABLETALK Composed in the eighth century and part of the Roman breviary of Vespers, Veni Creator Spiritus is a hymn extolling the Holy Spirit. John Dryden’s magnificent translation renders the opening...
He Maketh No Mistake

He Maketh No Mistake

He Maketh No Mistake by Meredith L. Myers From TABLETALK When I was eighteen, I was in a skiing accident that devastated my day-to-day practices and plans. And many were those plans (Prov. 19:21). My life came to a standstill, while my world contentedly moved on...
How to Respond to Those Who Hurt Us

How to Respond to Those Who Hurt Us

How to Respond to Those Who Hurt Us by Michael G. Brown From TABLETALK In 2 Timothy 4:14–15, Paul warns Timothy of an enemy of the gospel, someone who had caused him much pain. “Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his...
Bread of Life

Bread of Life

Bread of Life by Tedd Tripp From TABLETALK Jesus said many things that were hard to interpret, hard to accept, or both. Some of the most difficult are found in John 6. For example, He says to the disputing Jews in the synagogues: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless...
Axe and Army

Axe and Army

Axe and Army by Robert M. Godfrey From TABLETALK The opening twenty-three verses of 2 Kings 6 show us two miraculous moments. An axe head floats in verse 6, and a heavenly army appears in verse 17. The first miracle is seemingly small, while the second miracle is...