Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Acts 17:11 WEB Revealing himself as the Messiah, Jesus said in John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures, because you...
Now while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his division Luke 1:8 WEB This verse describes Zacharias, the Father of John the Baptist, performing his duty for the priest’s office. As a Levite, he and many others took turns performing ceremonial rites as members of the...
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 WEB In the previous verses, Paul greeted the Corinthians and offered thanksgiving for the grace God gave the church in Jesus Christ. He then briefly addressed...
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land? Acts 5:3 WEB At the end of chapter four of the Book of Acts, Luke describes how the early church members shared their wealth with the church. Some sold houses, others...
Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 WEB In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul devotes the entirety of chapter seven to the priesthood of two men. First, Paul discusses...
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 WEB This statement is a part of John’s initial description of Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind. Calling Christ “the light of men,” John makes early reference to the life force present in the Son of God. John’s first three verses...
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy, it doesn’t brag, is not proud, 1 Corinthians 13:4 WEB Paul’s message in chapter thirteen of his first letter to the Corinthians is beautiful and stark. God requires love in all that we do. Earlier in his letter, Paul addressed divisions among church...
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 WEB This statement begins Mark’s gospel account of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Mark follows by describing the ministry of John the Baptist as fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Specifically, Mark refers to prophecies from...
Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 1:3 WEB Jude opens his letter identifying himself as the brother of James and servant...
We dreamed a dream in one night, he and I. Each man dreamed according to the interpretation of his dream. Genesis 41:11 WEB In this verse, an Egyptian court official explains to Pharoah an experience he had while imprisoned with Joseph the favored son of Jacob. The official served as...
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 WEB In this verse, Jesus famously changes the name of his disciple Simon to Peter. Peter comes from the Greek word “Petros” which means...
The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but don’t know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 WEB In this verse, Jesus continues speaking with Nicodemus about spiritual rebirth. In the understanding of the Hebrew Pharisee...
