The Presbyterian & Reformed Journal: In publication for over 200 years, since 1813.
God’s Chosen Deliverer August 7, 2011 Lesson: Judges 13:1–8, 24–25 Key Verses: Judges 13:24–25 aaaa Introduction: Samson, the son of Manoah, from the town of Zorah in the tribe of Dan, fulfilled the office of judge for twenty years. The…
Protection and Provision The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (2) God’s Law is His way of providing for His people. “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments…
An Inheritance August 28, 2011 Lesson: Ruth 4:1–10 Key Verse: Ruth 4:5 aaa Introduction Boaz was chosen as Naomi’s kinsman. Job was easily condemned by his so-called friends: “How long will ye torment my soul, and break me in pieces…
Your God is My God August 14, 2011 Lesson: Ruth 1:1–22 Key Verse: Ruth 1:16 aaa Introduction The book of Ruth begins, “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled.” Judges were raised to administer the…
Be a Blessing The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (2) Through obedience to God’s Law we extend God’s blessings to others. “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and you understanding in the sight of…
A Great Name The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (2) God’s Law would make Israel an influential people. “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and you understanding in the sight of the peoples, who,…
A Great People The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (2) God’s Law focused His people on the promise of greatness. “Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous…
As the Lord Promised The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (2) God leads His people by promise, not precept. “Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do them, that it may go well with you, and that you…
God Is Self-Revealing The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (1) We could not know God unless He deigned to make Himself known to us. The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and…
God Is Gracious The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Vision (1) The Sovereign God of the Covenant is gracious. “The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who…