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Gooding’s Myrtlefield Encounters Series

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Myrtlefield Encounters are complementary studies of biblical literature, Christian teaching and apologetics. Key Bible Concepts explores and clarifies the central terms of the Christian gospel and provides succinct explanations of the basic vocabulary of Christian thought. The Definition of Christianity throws fresh light on the Book of Acts and observes how the first generation of Christians identified and defended the unique features of the gospel. Christianity: Opium or Truth? offers new perspectives on perennial–and crucial–questions such as the problem of pain and the exclusive claims of Jesus Christ. The Bible and Ethics presents a concise survey of leading events and people, ideas, poetry, moral values and ethics across both the Old and New Testaments. The books in this series engage the minds of believers and sceptics. They show how God has spoken in the Bible to address the realities of life and its questions, problems, beauty and potential. 

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Friday, March 28, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 4:27 to 5:13; Psalm 104; Acts 27:1-26

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7

Genuine faith in Christ weathers the storms of life, for it is grounded in an eternal Saviour. Our great High Priest has said, “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not” (Luke 22:32). This faith is displayed in prison cells, cancer wards, and impoverished houses. It moves great obstacles and yet trusts not human power or wisdom. The fire only purges the dross, proving that the life our Lord offers transcends every trial and lasts eternally. Thankfully, difficult times reveal God’s glorious riches in His saints. —K. R. Keyser

O God, we come with singing, because Thy great High Priest;
Our names to Thee is bringing, nor e’er forgets the least. —M. B. Peters

Thursday, March 27, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 4:1-26; Psalm 103; Acts 26:19-32

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1

Why was it a sin to number the people? David wanted to make sure that he had sufficient material resources to cater for any adverse situations. In Mark 11:22 the Lord Jesus said very simply to the doubters, “Have faith in God.” We must always be responsible believers, but our Father wants us to trust Him for any possible contingency, for He has the wherewithal to supply any need that may arise. —Brian Russell

Master Thou wilt keep us,
By Thy grace divine,
Always on the Lord’s side,
Saviour we are Thine.
—Frances Ridley Havergal

Reviews of Gooding’s “In the School of Christ”

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“Of all David Gooding’s books this is the one that merits the description ‘beautiful’. It is beautiful in its subject matter, as we are privileged to join Mary in ‘sitting at Jesus’ feet to hear his word’. It is beautiful in its discernment of the structure and contours of the Lord’s teaching. It is beautiful in its objective—to create us in the image of the Son of God in holiness. And it is beautiful in expressing its message, for Gooding’s prose seems to me to rise to fresh heights to match the requirements of its subject. I come from this book with a much clearer understanding of John 13–17, but (even more) with a deeper, more informed, longing to be made like unto the Son of God in all things.”
—Alec Motyer, Author, formerly Principal of Trinity College, Bristol

“If holiness is a reflection of the heart and character of God, then only God himself can teach us to be holy. In his final hours alone with his disciples Jesus does exactly that. The way in which David Gooding unpacks this crucial teaching not only demonstrates his profound scholarly understanding but is at the same time enthusiastic, clear and extremely readable. He reminds the reader that holiness is rooted in a deep personal relationship with God, through Christ, and is expressed in a life that flows out of that intimacy. This book is a treasure trove of insight which I recommend without hesitation to anyone who desires to be more like Jesus.”
—Heidi Johnston, Author Life in the Big Story
“What a treasure trove of spiritual riches—gleaned from a lifetime in searching the Scriptures. Read these books, and you will be nourished, stretched, and enlightened, as I was’.”

—Dr Lindsay Brown, International Director of the Lausanne Movement

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 3; Psalm 102; Acts 26:1-18

A threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Together Shem, Ham, and Japheth stood with their father against a wicked society and built an ark. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah strengthened each other to remain faithful; Peter, John, and James were companions in intimacy to the Lord; Joab, Asahel, and Abishai were united in fierce devotion to David. A popular Bible teacher says that big battles are won by teams. The Lord says, “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I” (Matt. 18:20). Are you part of a threefold cord? —Marilyn MacMullen

I walk alone, and I am sore afraid;
My way is dark, my path with thorns o’erlaid.
Draw near me Lord, and take my trembling hand,
And make me brave to join Thy pilgrim band.
—Henry W. Frost

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 2; Psalms 99-101; Acts 25:13-27

I seek not yours, but you. 2 Corinthians 12:14b

The Apostle Paul had poured his life into the lives of the Corinthian Christians, first as an evangelist, then as a teacher, but most of all, as a spiritual father. Their questioning of him and his authority left him grieved. Often we can be engaged in the life of the church, or individuals within the church, or even our own family, and yet there seems so little to show for it. Like Paul, we may feel aggrieved because our service is unappreciated (vv. 11-13), our love is unreciprocated (vv. 14-18), and our expectations are unfulfilled (vv. 19-21). Don’t give up dear servant. Our part is to remember the One we are serving—and keep our spirit strong towards those we are serving. —Norman Craig Funston

O may all who come behind us find us faithful;
May the fire of our devotion light their way. —Jon Mohr

More reviews for “According to Luke”

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“According to Luke is an exceptionally valuable resource for reading and preaching the Third Gospel. David Gooding’s rare sense for narrative flow helps students and teachers see the wider context for each passage and makes this one of the best commentaries available for understanding the meaning of Luke.” —Dr Philip G. Ryken 

“Insightful comments and warm and piercing pastoral application are the features of this writing. I try only to have three commentaries with me in any series and in both Luke and Acts, David Gooding’s commentaries are part of the trio.” —David Cook 

“Professor Gooding’s exposition is a lively work, free from technicalities, in which he explains and vigorously applies its message for the contemporary reader. At the same time he throws fresh light on the way in which Luke constructed his gospel. Such a commentary does not go out of date.” —I Howard Marshall 

“The pages of this book contain the freshest and most insightful understanding of Luke’s gospel that I have read. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly.” —Rebecca Manley Pippert 

“Dr Gooding’s unique commentary on Luke is a masterpiece for modeling accurate biblical interpretation. I would love to put this commentary in the hands of every serious Bible student. It is a must-read book.” —Alexander Strauch 

“I have preached my way through Luke’s Gospel in church, in radio broadcasts and in international conventions, and always David Gooding’s commentary has been my first port of call when it comes to supportive resources.” —The Rev Prebendary Richard Bewes, OBE 

“When I ask the interpretative question ‘Why has Luke placed this text here, and how does it relate to the material around it?’ I always turn to Dr Gooding for help.” —Justin Mote 

Commendation of the first edition: 

“To this new exposition of the Gospel of Luke Dr Gooding brings a rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning, and literary appreciation. The result is a fresh unfolding of Luke’s witness to Christ which the reader will find both heart-warming, informative and a pleasure to read. It gives me great pleasure to commend it unreservedly.” —F F Bruce

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 1; Psalms 96-98; Acts 24:24 to 25:12

I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10

None of us want to stumble. None of us want to be defeated. God’s hand is the only reliable support when we are fearful of falling or failing. It is the hand which flung the stars into space and keeps heaven and earth in orbit. His right hand is the symbol of power and skill. We are weak, but God’s upholding hand is omnipotent. Even the Devil cannot overpower us. We may fail, but we will never fall with His right hand upholding us. God is faithful to His promises, to His Son and to His own. There is no room for gloom with such security! —Milton Haack

Rejoice, ye saints! The time draws near,
When Christ will in the clouds appear,
And for His people call. —E. F. Miller

Lord’s Day, March 23, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 40; Psalms 94-95; Acts 24:1-23

How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God.    Psalm 36:7

The teacher asked a little boy, “What is the difference between kindness and loving kindness?” The little boy replied with assurance, “kindness is when my mom puts peanut butter on my bread, but loving kindness is when my mom puts peanut butter and jelly on my bread.” For the Christian, God’s loving kindness is His mercy, His grace, and all His myriad kindnesses to us. But more—all of God’s kindnesses are compounded with His marvelous love. It is infinite for finite man, unchanging and secure forever. As we remember the Lord today, consider God’s loving kindness and how excellent it is to us. —Robert Gentile

He saw me ruined by the fall, yet loved me notwithstanding all;
He saved me from my lost estate, His loving kindness, oh, how great.
—Samuel Medley

Saturday, March 22, 2014

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DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 39; Psalms 92-93; Acts 23:12-35

The land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I understood not. Psalm 81:5
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob, from a people of strange language. Psalm 114:1

The children of Israel lived in Egypt for generations. It seems impossible that the language of the Egyptians was still strange to them. They surely should have learned to act and speak as the “nationals” yet obviously they kept their own tongue and anything else was still strange. Today God seeks believers who will be in this world but not of it—Christians who will remember that the people of this world are in opposition to God. We are ambassadors in a foreign country. Let’s live like it. —Ken Gross

We have a home above, from all defilement free;
A mansion which eternal love prepared our rest to be. —Henry Bennett