Photo by Max Wolfs on Unsplash COMMENTARY Psalm 146 is the first of the five final Hallelujah psalms that bring the book of Psalms to its conclusion. Each of these psalms begins and ends with the exclamation “Hallelujah!” or “Praise the LORD!” The praise of God is the...
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Alex’s Commentary The text at hand is not calling us to try harder, go all in, or even give it our best shot. Instead, Luke brings us into a persistent state of dependency upon Him by reminding us of our Lord’s words....
Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash Alex’s Commentary The call to confess and repent can be scary and profoundly troubling; in them, we bear our hearts in the open and disclose our condition, thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The Gospel requires this from us,...
Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash Alex’s Commentary I am always surprised by how much richer and more profound the Gospel is, compared to what my distorted view of reality tells me it should be. The Apostle affirms much when he says the riches of His...
Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash Alex’s Commentary It is God’s grace that makes all the difference. By His grace, He circumcises our hearts, producing in us love for Him and His commandments and statutes. By His grace, He keeps the requirements of...
Alex’s Commentary One fundamental truth of this life and the approaching glory is the lordship of the Triune God of the Universe. It may be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and downright disruptive. Still, nothing changes the reality that we are entirely dependent...