God Sends Peter a Vision

God Sends Peter a Vision

God Sends Peter a Vision From Tabletalk Acts 10:9–16 “[Peter] saw the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth. In it were all kinds of animals and reptiles and birds of the air. And there came a...
The Potter’s Sovereignty over the Clay

The Potter’s Sovereignty over the Clay

The Potter’s Sovereignty over the Clay From Tabletalk   Romans 9:1–24 “Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?” (v. 21).   The emphasis on God’s sovereign and absolute...
The Struggle Within

The Struggle Within

The Struggle Within From Tabletalk Romans 7:7–25 “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate” (v. 15).   Various strands of what we may call Christian perfectionism have existed throughout the history of the...
A Lovely Dwelling Place

A Lovely Dwelling Place

A Lovely Dwelling Place by Jonathan L. Master   Some people enjoy looking at other people’s homes. They scan real estate websites, read architectural magazines, and watch shows on home renovation. For these kinds of people, looking at a beautiful home could be a...
The River That Flows Forever

The River That Flows Forever

The River That Flows Forever by Andrew M. Davis The book of Ezekiel ends with a vision of a temple that is profound and mysterious, situated in a city with the name “The Lord Is There.” The radiant glory of God enters the visionary temple from the eastern gate and...
Planned Prayer

Planned Prayer

Planned Prayer by R. Carlton Wynne My mother recently posed an encouraging, convicting, and thought-provoking question: “Should I pray every day for everything on my prayer list, or is there a better way?” My mom acknowledged that with her current approach, she...