"Set Your House in Order" (8/2)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from 2 Kings 20-21. “In  those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.”‘ Then he turned his face to the wall […]

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8th Year of Plain Bible Teaching

Plain Bible Teaching completed its 7th year yesterday which means today – August 1, 2012 – is the beginning of the 8th year here. Let me take this opportunity now to thank all of you for reading. I hope the material is, and continues to be, helpful to you and that God might be glorified […]

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Holier Than Thou (8/1)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Isaiah 64-66. It is not uncommon to hear people use the phrase “holier than thou” to speak critically of those who arrogantly operate as if they are somehow better than others (or are perceived to do so). People do not appreciate it when others act in this way. The […]

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Abraham Does Not Know Us (7/31)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Isaiah 59-63. We sometimes wonder who is paying attention to us. Will anyone notice what we are doing? Will our good deeds be seen and remembered by others? Maybe not, but the following passage provides some encouragement. “For You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and […]

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He Is Hated by All the Denominations

J. D. Tant

The following is a quote from J.D. Tant (1861-1941): “Brother W. M. McIntyre has done more preaching and baptizing than any other preacher in the county, and is hated by all the denominations, and is never called upon to help in their union meetings. This causes me to think he is a man of God, […]

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"Seek the Lord While He May Be Found" (7/30)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Isaiah 54-58. The Lord abounds in mercy and is willing to save us. Yet we must appreciate the urgency of the salvation He offers. Notice what Isaiah says: “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the […]

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Do Not Fear the Reproach of Men (7/29)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Isaiah 49-53. The Lord offers some words of comfort for all of His people who must suffer for their faith. “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, a people in whose heart is My law; do not fear the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. For […]

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