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History acquaints us with the wisdom of other Christians
With discretion, we may learn from Spirit-filled Christians of the past.![Featured image for “Living Purely: No Tolerance for Lust”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/living-purely-Joel-Beeke.jpg)
Living Purely: No Tolerance for Lust
How; Why; What.![Featured image for “Pray in Christ’s Name”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pray-in-Christs-Name-Joel-Beeke.jpg)
Pray in Christ’s Name
No wonder Scripture lovingly commands us to pray in the name of Christ.![Featured image for “History liberates us from the tyranny of the present”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tyranny-Of-The-Present-Joel-Beeke.jpg)
History liberates us from the tyranny of the present
Church history repeatedly confronts us with something that is different from our experience. It stretches our understanding as it challenges our assumptions.![Featured image for “The Obstacles of Meditation”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Obstacles-of-Meditation-Joel-Beeke.jpg)
The Obstacles of Meditation
Puritan leaders frequently warned people about hindrances or obstacles to meditation.![Featured image for “History has meaning under God’s direction”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Names-of-the-Spirit-2.jpg)
History has meaning under God’s direction
From the Christian perspective, God is undoubtedly active in history, working all things according to the counsel of His will (Eph. 1:11)![Featured image for “Ezra’s Exemplary Confession”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ezras-Exemplary-Confession.jpg)
Ezra’s Exemplary Confession
(1) A great astonishment; (2) A penitent brokenness; (3) A little space.![Featured image for “God’s Name Is “THE LORD” (YHWH)”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Gods-Name.jpg)
God’s Name Is “THE LORD” (YHWH)
The twofold significance of God’s name means that God’s sovereignty does not hold Him back from a personal relationship with you.![Featured image for “Shape Our Lives by the Authoritative Scriptures”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Shape-Our-Lives-By-The-Authoritative-Scriptures-Joel-Beeke.jpg)
Shape Our Lives by the Authoritative Scriptures
The Puritan ideal of the faithful minister is of one who spurns the world, looks to heaven only for his reward, and—not least of all—is a man of the Book.![Featured image for “Contagious Love for the Scriptures”](https://joelbeeke.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Contagious-Love-for-the-Scriptures-Joel-Beeke.jpg)