Compassion & Command

29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 ESV) There are two interesting designations for Christ in the Bible; The Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah. Such polar opposites. But Christ was a sacrifice (like a lamb) for … Read more

Work in Progress

6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 ESV) We need to remember that we are all works in progress. God’s plan will not be completely fulfilled in our lifetime. So we must do what we can while … Read more

Obedient Lives

15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[a] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? (Romans 6:15-16 ESV) We have … Read more

Teach, Give, Lead, Incline, Turn, Confirm

33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;    and I will keep it to the end.[a]34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law    and observe it with my whole heart.35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,    for I delight in it.36 Incline my heart to your testimonies,    and not to selfish gain!37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;    and give me … Read more

He is There

30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:30-31 ESV) What does it take to believe in the risen Christ? … Read more