that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me. John 17:21 WEB Chapter seventeen of John’s gospel is one continuous prayer of Jesus Christ. As the Lord approaches his sacrifice for the sins of...
For I say through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. Romans 12:3 WEB Chapter twelve of Paul’s letter to the Romans begins with a...
His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, who, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3 WEB Paul writes his letter to the Hebrews as a testimony to...
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Titus 2:3 NIV Paul’s letter to Titus begins with his characteristic greetings, stating his service to God and purpose to develop the faith of fellow...
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25 WEB These words of Christ are part of the most famous sermon ever given in the...
He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Luke 9:23 WEB In the preceding two verses of Luke’s gospel, Jesus predicts his suffering, rejection, and death. Here, Christ entails the denial of self required of his disciples. Also, the...
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 KJV When we experience troubling circumstances, peace is still possible. If we rejoice in the Lord, we shift our focus from personal conflicts and hardships to the glory and grace of god. In this, we experience joy in even the...
Don’t marvel at this, for the hour comes in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice, and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment. John 5:28-29 WEB These words of Christ refer to the future...
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us. Romans 8:18 WEB Paul begins chapter eight of his letter to the Romans with an explanation of life through the Spirit of God for those who accept Jesus as Lord and...
The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 WEB King David wrote these memorable words. With them, he asserts that creation itself testifies to the glory of God. His handiwork is displayed before our eyes as a testimony. In other words, creation is a means by...
Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving, before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 6:1 WEB This statement is part of Jesus’ sermon on the mount. It deals with the motivation for charitable giving. The proper motivation is to...
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 WEB Jesus makes the first of many “I am” statements in this passage. The words “I am” refer to Jesus’ divinity as the Son of God. When the Lord spoke to...
