I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. — John 10:11
In the Bible, many types of admirable leaders are referred to as “shepherds.” But there is only one genuine Shepherd. He demonstrates to us that …
Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation, — Numbers 27:16
Wow! What greater prayer could there be for a church selecting elders or ministers, or for a city, county, or nation choosing a new leader? …
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. — Hebrews 3:13
How important is sin to us? The importance of it to God is shown in the Bible. Sin has the ability to draw us in, …
And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, — Acts 14:21
Let’s make a commitment to improving how we assist our new Christian friends in strengthening their faith. The apostles not only led people to Christ …
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, — Hebrews 13:20
A competent shepherd provides his sheep with the resources they need to survive. But Psalm 23 reveals that only the supreme Shepherd provides for his …
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. — Mark 6:34
Jesus emphasizes the value of teaching again and time again. It’s possible that we mistakenly believed that Jesus’ compassion would result in miracles or other …
Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; — Psalm 109:1
Satan might influence negative individuals to propagate false information about us in an effort to make us feel awful about ourselves. This often occurs when …
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. — Proverbs 9:10
We search for wisdom in so many unhelpful and useless places. The best course of action, however, is to humble ourselves before our great God …
O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. — Isaiah 25:1
The faithfulness of God to carry out his plans and promises is among the many things for which we can give him praise. Even if …
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. — Acts 20:24
In what ways is grace important? God’s grace, and educating others about it, Paul declared, were more essential than his own life! As a matter …