The Eternal Kingdom
Alistair Begg encourages us to look beyond what we can see, feel, and smell—to lift our eyes up from the things around us and fix them in a new direction.
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Video: “Theological Realism” by Alistair Begg
Many experts claim to have the answers to life’s most difficult questions. God’s Word, however, teaches that we are limited in our understanding and that God’s ways are inscrutable. Indeed, the writer of Ecclesiastes observed that “all is vanity.” But we are not to grow bitter and sullen. Instead, Alistair Begg encourages us to heed Scripture’s advice, taking joy in life’s simple pleasures and applying our hearts to know wisdom as it’s been revealed by God.
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Insights for Dark Days from Alistair Begg: God Hears Our Cries (Part 7 of 7)
“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the people of Israel—and God knew.”
Exodus 2:23–25Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles
Sermons on Dealing with Grief
At some point we are all faced with the death of a loved one; how we deal with the resulting grief can shape our outlook on life. In these sermons, Alistair Begg reminds us that as Christians we have an unshakeable hope in Christ that endures beyond tears.
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Run the Race
Alistair Begg offers a word of encouragement for those of us struggling in these days of social distancing. While it’s easy to be preoccupied with current events, there’s a better place for us to focus our attention.
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Divine Work: Wallpaper
“When a soul desires Jesus, it is a sure indication of divine work within.”
— C.H. Spurgeon
Topics: Weekly Wallpaper
Insights for Dark Days from Alistair Begg: Casting All Your Cares (Part 6 of 7)
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.”
1 Peter 5:6–9Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles
Hymn: “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” by John Newton
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
And drives away our fear.
Topics: Hymns and Worship
The Death of Death
Alistair Begg turns to the letter to the Hebrews to remind us that death doesn’t have the final word. Even in a time when we’re especially aware of our mortality, we can turn to Jesus and find new life and hope.
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Insights for Dark Days from Alistair Begg: Finding God at Rock Bottom (Part 5 of 7)
“Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph's charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed.”
Genesis 39:20–23Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles