The Roman centurion’s servant

Since Romans were conquerors and Jews the conquered, the Jews had obvious reason to dislike Romans. As a rule, no Jew would enter a Roman’s home.

But on one occasion Jesus had a request to heal the servant of a Roman centurion. The centurion was a “God-fearer” (see 305 [proselytes]), not anti-Jew as most Romans were.

He had such faith in Jesus’ power that he requested that Jesus not even enter his home to perform the healing, but accomplish it from a distance.

Jesus was touched by this, saying, “I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” (Matt. 8:10). And sure enough, the centurion’s servant was made well.

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A Place Called Home

Colin S. Smith and Tim Augustyn

The book of genesis is part of the revelation god gave to moses at mount Sinai, so when it says eden was “in the east,” we are talking about a location somewhere east of Sinai.

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God’s Heart and Ours

Chris Tiegreen

One of the primary ways God accomplishes his purposes on earth is through the prayers of his people. And one of our primary motivations for prayer is the desires in our hearts.

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The Secret of Strength and Happiness

Timothy Keller

Psalm 1 is the gateway to the rest of the psalms. The “law” is all Scripture, to “meditate” is to think out its implications for all life, and to “delight” in it means not merely to comply but to love what God commands.

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A Glimpse into the Future of Eternal Praise

Timothy Keller

Every possible experience, if prayed to the God who is really there, is destined to end in praise. Confession leads to the joy of forgiveness. Laments lead to a deeper resting in him for our happiness. If we could praise God perfectly, we would love him completely and then our joy would be full.

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Poetry of Praise and Redemptive Mission

Timothy Keller

The praise of the redeemed. His people praise him because he has made them his people and because he honors and delights in them —though they don’t deserve it. Gospel joy, knowing how honored and loved we are in Christ, makes us ready for this mission.