The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. — Proverbs 12:13
We can really get into trouble with the things we say, don’t we? Particularly for those with ill intent in their hearts, this is true. …
Daily Pray
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; — Colossians 1:9
Let’s purposely recite this prayer for other Christians as we learn about them, particularly if they are struggling or are brand-new to the gospel. …
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 …
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 …