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“The first part of Jeremiah’s message was “remember.” The second part was “realize.” Here, we see the third part is “return.” Because the heart of our Lord is so incredibly merciful and gracious, we don’t have to work our way back to Him or prove our sincerity. All we have to do is turn to Him in humility and say, “Lord, I need You.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 2, Old Testament

“do something a whole lot simpler: Just put on Jesus. He is the Truth (John 14:6). He is our Breastplate of Righteousness (Romans 13:14). He guides our feet in peace (Luke 1:79). He is our Shield of Faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is the Captain of our Salvation (Hebrews 2:10). He is the Word Made Flesh (John 1:14). It’s all wrapped up in Him.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 3, New Testament

“Your greatest triumph in life will spring from your greatest trial."-Jon Courson
Job Series, 3/25/19
Job 42”
― Jon Courson

“The ark was made of shittim, or acacia wood (Exodus 25:10). Shittim wood never”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,

“If you believe on Him whom the Father hath sent, you will indeed be one who, regardless of what’s happening around you externally,”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 3, New Testament

“According to Paul, contentment is precisely what you and I are to study (Philippians 4:11). “Learn to be content,” he tells us, understanding that if we’re not content where we are today, we’ll not be content wherever we plan on going tomorrow.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,

“By His grace and for His glory, when we opened up our hearts to Jesus, God placed us—weak and foolish that we are—in Christ. And because Christ fulfilled the “ifs,” we get the “thens,” leaving us nothing to do but say, “Yea and Amen!” If that sounds too good to be true, think of it this way.… Suppose I’m in Switzerland and I begin to crave a hamburger, fries, and a shake. The two dollars I have in my pocket will buy just that at Hot and Now Burgers in Medford, Oregon. Therefore, if I can get to Medford, then I will have a burger, fries, and a shake. So I call the airport and say, “Can you give me directions to Medford?” “What is your mode of transportation?” the official asks.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 3, New Testament

“We seek relief from a problem, but we don’t get to the root of the problem, asking the Lord what He wants to show us in it.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,

“To fear the Lord doesn’t mean to be afraid of Him. Rather, it means to realize the power, righteousness, and holiness of God, and the foolishness and fallacy of disobeying Him.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,

“We need to realize that Jesus Christ came to die for our sin and to pay the price for our iniquity. If He never does anything else in this life presently, that is more than enough to merit our loyalty, our affection, our devotion. If He never does another thing for me, if He never gives another blessing to me, I owe Him my life because of what He did on Calvary.”
― Jon Courson, A Day's Journey

“God is not mad at us, disappointed in us, or tired of us. Knowing we’re nothing more than lumps of clay, He has chosen to work on us.”
― Jon Courson, A Future and A Hope

“Christianity is not a philosophy, or theology, its Christ."-Jon Courson
5/15/19”
― Jon Courson

“Genesis 39:11, 12 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within. And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. “Flee youthful lusts,” said a wise Paul to a young Timothy (2 Timothy 2:22)—and that’s exactly what Joseph is doing. He doesn’t minister to Mrs. Potiphar. He doesn’t witness to her. He runs for his life.”
― Jon Courson, Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,