COV LIFE BLOG
Genesis 27 – The Beauty of God’s Grace to the Unworthy
In Genesis 27, we see the blessing passed on to Jacob. As we have walked through the book of Genesis, we’ve been reminded on quite a few occasions of Abraham’s obedience in the light of God’s promises. We see Abraham willing to take his son up the mountain and slay him as a sacrifice. We […]
Romans 6:1-11 – Easter Sunday – Identifying with the Resurrection of Christ
The keys of death were hung on the inside of Christ’s tomb. From the outside, Christ could do many wonderful works, including raising a twelve-year-old girl and two men from the dead—only to die again (Mark 5:41-42; Luke 7:14-15; John 11:43-44). If any were to be raised from the dead, never to die again, Christ […]
Genesis 25-26 – The Blessing of the Presence of the Lord
Many people confuse the blessing of the Lord with the presence of the Lord. How often we measure a person or his work by the outward appearance, rather than seeking to understand the inner essence of the person himself. “The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD […]
Genesis 23-24 – God’s Faithfulness and Sovereignty During Suffering
What do you do when it doesn’t work out the way you thought it would? You took the job, and it didn’t work out. You made the investment, and it didn’t work out. You entered the relationship, and it didn’t work out. You started school, and it didn’t work out. You made a big decision, […]
Genesis 22 – The Lord Will Provide
The Lord’s people are no more exempt from trouble than others. When most in the path of duty, storms and tempests may overtake you, and menace your very existence: yea, and in the midst of all, your Lord and Saviour may seem regardless of your trouble. But remember, that, embarked as you are with him, […]