Spurgeon from Zechariah

This is the second year in a row I've used the resource of the Read Scripture App. Last year I read directly from the app as I followed the reading plan it lays out. This year I'm using a physical Bible. At this time I'm loving the Spurgeon Study Bible (CSB). It's a great resource that I picked up when I was on one of my many trips to Cleveland last year with my Dad as he battled cancer.

The plan has just started into Zechariah. I've found Zechariah challenging to read over the years because of its non-linear style. Yet each year I've found it challenging and ultimately good for my soul. Further reinforcing how HIS Word is so beautiful and needed.

Here are some quotes from Spurgeon based on verses from todays reading in the plan followed by the Read Scripture App...

Zech.2.8
For the Lord of Armies says this: "In pursuit of his glory, he sent me against the nations plundering you, for whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye."
Spurgeon on Zech.2.8
Stand at the foot of Calvary, and lettuce groans of Christ pierce your heart. Behold his head crowned with thorns; look at his hand and his feet streaming like fountains of blood. Think for a moment of the awful anguish which his spirit suffered, of the unknown pains he bore when he redeemed our souls for God; and you will readily conclude that love so amazing, which could pay a price so stupendous, would not easily loosen its hold on what it has purchased for itself.

Zech.3.9
Notice the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. I will engrave an inscription on it" - this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies - "and I will take away the iniquity of this land in a single day.
Spurgeon on Zech.3.9
The position of sin in a natural man that of a king on his throne; the position of sin in a Christian is that of a bandit hiding in secret places trying to get back its old usurped dominion but failing in the attempt.

Derwin Gray quote

"People live out of either the hurt they feel or the healing Jesus provides."
- Derwin Gray, from his book Limitless Life

Spurgeon Quote from Haggai

I love the Book of Haggai. Two chapters easily digestible and broken down into four parts all the while being so challenging. The following is a quote from Spurgeon...

Haggai 1.7-8 (CSB)
7 The Lord of Armies says this: "think carefully about your ways. 8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house; an I will be pleased with it and be glorified."

Spurgeon on Haggai 1.7-8
It does not matter whom we please of God is not pleased, or who gets honor from what we give, if God is not glorified as a result.

Challenging quote to examine our hearts by from a challenging book of the Bible.