The 11 apostles and the other disciples wait for Jesus' promise to come true about the coming Holy Spirit. While waiting they pray, they read God's Word and in doing…
John explains to his readers that one believes in Jesus should show others the kind of love Jesus and God have shown them. Sacrificial, selfless, others-first kind of love with…
In these few verses, a mother reminds her son (Lemuel), a Gentile king around the time of Solomon, to conduct himself wisely and speak up for the needs of the…
In this passage Nehemiah needs great wisdom and understanding how to unite God's people to the task of rebuilding the gates and walls of Jerusalem. These walls have sat for…
Paul commands disciples of Jesus to think above things not below; to live the changed life not the way we used to walk before salvation. Four times in vv.15-17 Paul…
What does it mean to 'yoke' yourself to Jesus? Will He yank us around because He's stronger or will He take the bulk of our burdens because He is gentle…
Continuing from last week, Jesus shows us three ways we can bear much fruit. Abide in Him. Abide in His Words. Abide in His love. What does each one mean?
Paul starts winding down his letter but not before one more appeal to those heading towards the Law, away from the gospel. Consider what you are sowing because you reap…
Paul moves beyond comparing the benefits of the gospel over the Law to how to enjoy freedom in the Holy Spirit, without resorting to licentiousness. The key is, are we…
