What does Jesus do with those who squander his mercy? He pours out more mercy! God is rich in mercy.And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power o

Day 13 - His Ways Are Not Our Ways

Apr 12th, 2020 4m 26s

We cannot view God's expressions of mercy with our old eyes. Our very view of God must change."Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him

Day 12 - Merciful and Gracious

Apr 11th, 2020 4m 5s

God's highest priority and deepest delight and first reaction—his heart—is merciful and gracious."The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, 'The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and

Day 11 - Friend of Sinners

Apr 10th, 2020 3m 55s

The promise of the gospel—and the message of the whole Bible—is that in Jesus Christ, we are given a friend who will always enjoy rather than refuse our presence."The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him! A glutton

Day 10 - The Beauty of His Heart

Apr 9th, 2020 3m 47s

When we come to Christ, we are startled by the beauty of his welcoming heart."Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever does not take his c

Day 9 - Our Advocate

Apr 8th, 2020 5m 4s

When we choose to sin—though we forsake our true identity—our Savior does not forsake us but rather stands ready to defend us."If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful

Day 8 - Saved to the Uttermost

Apr 7th, 2020 4m 10s

Christ's saving always outpaces and overwhelms our sinning because he always lives to intercede for us."This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from con

Day 7 - Grace Reigns

Apr 6th, 2020 5m 2s

The sins of those who belong to God open the floodgates of his heart of compassion for us."Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might

Day 6 - Never Cast Out

Apr 5th, 2020 4m 57s

The atoning work of the Son—decreed by the Father and applied by the Spirit—ensures that we are safe eternally."Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

Day 5 - Beset with Weakness

Apr 4th, 2020 5m 11s

The deeper into weakness, suffering, and testing we go, the deeper Christ's solidarity with us."Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high pri

Day 4 - Draw Near

Apr 3rd, 2020 5m 28s

Our pain never outstrips what Jesus himself has endured. He understands our suffering."For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

Day 3 - For the Joy Set before Him

Apr 2nd, 2020 5m 15s

Jesus joyfully endured the horror of death in order to provide a limitless supply of mercy and grace to his people."Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings

Day 2 - The Touch of Compassion

Apr 1st, 2020 3m 53s

What was Jesus's first impulse when he saw unclean sinners? He touched them . . . and the sinner became clean."And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and h

Day 1 - Gentle and Lowly in Heart

Mar 31st, 2020 4m 39s

The posture most natural to Jesus is not a pointed finger but open arms."Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find

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Introducing the Gentle and Lowly Podcast with Dane Ortlund

Mar 25th, 2020 2m 29s

The Gentle and Lowly podcast is a 14-day audio devotional exploring the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers. Join Dane Ortlund each day for a brief Scripture reading as well as a devotional meditation on a different aspect of the heart of

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