Discovering The Wickedness Of Our Heart

Without the bad news of sin, death and hell, there can be no good news of Christ, salvation and eternal life. Mead’s work is a masterful exhortation first building from 1 Kings 8:37-39 of the dreadful reality of God’s judgment against sin, which leads to death, which in turn leads most people to hell. Mead was present in the great plague of London in 1665 which killed 100,000 people. Mead saw the plague as a direct example of God’s wrath against the city for its sin and wickedness. Mead’s work is not simply a discovery of sin, but a remedy for it. He demonstrates twelve sins that London was continually committing, many of which are the same sins we commit today. Mead shows what those sins are, and how to remedy them through the power of Christ’s converting Spirit of repentance. Christians often will speak of America’s need of repenting, and that God’s judgment is on America now, slowly tearing out the morality it once had, and pressing the country into a deeper sense of depravity and moral turpitude. But repentance and reformation start in the house of the Lord, just like judgment does. We don’t hear very many individual Christians saying, “America needs to repent of its sin, and this movement needs to begin with me…” Mead brings this very important point to light and causes the reader to take a spiritual inventory of his “sin list” to determine whether he is part of the cause of God’s judgment. Mead also shows what the Christian can do in circumstances like the Great Plague, and how they can be useful to the Kingdom of God. This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Matthew Mead (1630-1699) was an independent puritan divine, and popular reformed preacher and morning lecturer at Stepney Church (London).Without the bad news of sin, death and hell, there can be no good news of Christ, salvation and eternal life. Mead?s work is a masterful exhortation first building from 1 Kings 8:37-39 of the dreadful reality of God?s judgment against sin, which leads to death, which in turn leads most people to hell. Mead was present in the great plague of London in 1665 which killed 100,000 people. Mead saw the plague as a direct example of God?s wrath against the city for its sin and wickedness. Mead?s work is not simply a discovery of sin, but a remedy for it. He demonstrates twelve sins that London was continually committing, many of which are the same sins we commit today. Mead shows what those sins are, and how to remedy them through the power of Christ?s converting Spirit of repentance.Christians often will speak of America?s need of repenting, and that God?s judgment is on America now, slowly tearing out the morality it once had, and pressing the country into a deeper sense of depravity and moral turpitude. But repentance and reformation start in the house of the Lord, just like judgment does. We don?t hear very many individual Christians saying, ?America needs to repent of its sin, and this movement needs to begin with me?? Mead brings this very important point to light and causes the reader to take a spiritual inventory of his ?sin list? to determine whether he is part of the cause of God?s judgment. Mead also shows what the Christian can do in circumstances like the Great Plague, and how they can be useful to the Kingdom of God.This is not a scan or facsimile, has been updated in modern English for easy reading and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

Do you desire the abundant life Jesus promised, yet feel confused about how to experience this kind of life? If so, you are not alone! Part 1 of the Journey with God Bible Study Series (weeks 1-11) invites women to recognize and engage in God's life-giving presence, and cultivate and deepen a nourishing, vibrant walk with God. Journey with us into the deeper places in God's heart, and hear from Him in His own words. Let Him show you how deep His love is for you, and to what lengths He will go to restore you to fullness of life. Move with us through themes such as "You Matter to God," "Feeding the Hungry Heart," "The Choices that Define Us," and "Invited to Dance with the Divine." We believe this journey through deeply poignant Scriptures will leave you profoundly marked by the Love of God. Part 1 of this 3 part series can easily be used as a single 10-week study. Messages are available in MP3 and CD formats at www.journeybiblestudy.com.

Find out what it means to remember the Lord in your own life on this one-of-a-kind spiritual pilgrimage. In Exodus, God warned Israel to remember him when they left the dry desert and reached the fertile fields of the Promised Land. In this tenth volume of the series That The World May Know, you'll discover how quickly they forgot God and began to rely on themselves. You'll walk in their shoes through places like Timnah, Negev, and Jerusalem to gain a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. This discovery guide includes passages of Scripture explored in the DVD (sold separately); questions for discussion and personal reflection; personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions; as well as sidebars, maps, photos, and other study tools. Lessons include: Build Me a Sanctuary – Filmed in Timnah Making Space for God – Filmed in Timnah He Led Them Like a Shepherd – Filmed in Negev By Every Word – Striking the Rock – Filmed in Negev With All Your Might: The Final Test – Filmed in Jerusalem A Well-Watered Garden – Filmed in Jerusalem Designed for use with the With All Your Heart Video Study (sold separately). _______________ THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW Join renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he guides you through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in the Middle East and elsewhere, the That the World May Know film series will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus.

Experience a more intimate walk with God As you journey through this Bible from cover to cover, the NIV Discover God’s Heart Devotional Bible will help you through tough spots such as Numbers and Leviticus while giving you deeper understanding of the Scriptures and connecting you with the heart of its Author. You'll experience rich insights into the original contexts of Scripture, and God's heart will be unveiled in new ways. This Bible includes 312 engaging devotions to serve as your tour guide, walking you through Genesis to Revelation in manageable portions. Each devotion includes a summary section of the Scripture passage, an application section that reveals God's good heart, and an insight section that ties each passage into the rest of God's great story. As you experience God's Word through this NIV devotional Bible, you'll see his divine fingerprints from beginning to end, even in the most unexpected places - and you'll encounter a deeper, fuller picture of the Jesus you thought you knew. Whether you are starting out on your first steps or a seasoned traveler, let the NIV Discover God's Heart Devotional Bible open your eyes to God's good heart. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) 312 engaging devotions