Tag Archives: humility

Denying Self

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Stephen Nielsen

In Matthews Gospel, chapter 5, verses 39-44, Jesus shows us what the Christian character should be: to turn the other cheek, to go the extra mile, to give to the one who has needs, and to love your enemies … Continue reading →

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To Be Poor in Spirit

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Stephen Nielsen

I have been following the book, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. A very good book! The very first line in the sermon, and the beginning of what is called the Beatitudes, is this line: “Blessed … Continue reading →

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Ezra’s Prayer of Great Humility and Grief — Ezra 9:5-15

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Shortly after Ezra and the people who were with him arrived in Jerusalem (exiles who returned with Ezra, Ezra 8), some of the leaders of the people of Israel came to Ezra and reported that their people, including the priests … Continue reading →

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Following in His Steps: Part 2a — Observing Jesus’ Example of Service

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

I previously wrote a short review of the book, In His Steps, by Charles Sheldon. I told how the book has deeply affected me and how I now feel led to do this bible study on the subject of following … Continue reading →