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 …
Daily Pray
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 …
And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. — Exodus 28:29
In a sense, the priest had all of Israel’s people “on his heart” as he entered the Holy Place. Our greatest priest, Jesus, bore the …
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 …
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! — Psalm 107:31
I’m not sure I get the meaning of “unfailing love” completely. I’m not sure I really get what it means to constantly act in a …
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 …
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. — Hebrews 13:7
How can one tell whether a Christian leader is trustworthy? The Holy Spirit highlights three points in this passage: 1) They share God’s message with …
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 …