John 6:41–42 (ESV)41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42 They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does … Continue reading Jesus, the Son of Joseph
Mark 6:7–13 (ESV) — 7 And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no … Continue reading Sent Out
2 Corinthians 5:16–21 (ESV) – 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in … Continue reading Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:11–15 (ESV) – 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. 12 We are not commending ourselves … Continue reading One Has Died for All
Isaiah 6:1–8 (ESV)1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple.2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: … Continue reading Send Me!
This post is part of a series that will take us up to the Easter holiday that celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord. Mark 13:9–13 (ESV)9 “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and … Continue reading With the Help of the Holy Spirit
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read more about Robert after the article below. Psalm 126:1–6 (ESV)1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.2 Then … Continue reading Restoration
Reading the Word 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10 (ESV) 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how … Continue reading The Power of Changed Lives
Reading the Word 2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2 (ESV) 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us … Continue reading Now Is the Day of Salvation
Reading the Word 1 Peter 2:9–10 (ESV) 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Understanding and Applying the Word All who belong to Jesus Christ have a responsibility in the world. We are to take the message of Jesus Christ to the world. We are … Continue reading A Chosen People
Shaped by the Word 