Matt Merker

Dec 26, 2023 | crossway.org | John Piper |Matt Merker |Paul Tripp |Bob Kauflin

This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Read MoreRejoice. The joy that Paul calls for is not a happiness that depends on circumstances but a deep contentment that is in the Lord, based on trust in the sovereign, living God, and that therefore is available always, even in difficult times. 2.

Nov 29, 2023 | crossway.org | John Piper |Matt Merker |Paul Tripp |Bob Kauflin

This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. Psalm 150:1–5Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;make known his deeds among the peoples!Sing to him, sing praises to him;tell of all his wondrous works!Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!Seek the LORD and his strength;seek his presence continually!Remember the wondrous works that he has done,*his miracles, and the judgments he uttered .

Jun 4, 2023 | crossway.org | Matt Merker |Donald S. Whitney |Bob Kauflin

This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. John 4:21–24neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. Jesus is inaugurating a new age in which people will not have to travel to a physical temple in one city to worship but will be able to worship God in every place, because the Holy Spirit will dwell in them, and therefore God’s people everywhere will become the new temple where God dwells (cf. 1 Cor.