Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. Psalm 107:2-3 We all have a “God” story to tell. In this song, the...
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.” John 1:47 The goal of the Christian life is “Christ-likeness”, to be like Jesus Christ in character, thought, and action...
Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him...
Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made...
Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket they are regarded as dust on the scales; He weighs the islands as though they were fine dust. Isaiah 40:15 The prophet Isaiah reminds God’s people that their time of punishment will come to an end...
In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” 2 Kings 20:1...
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But...
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer...
Those who work with combed flax will despair, the weavers of fine linen will lose hope. The workers in cloth will be dejected, and all the wage earners will be sick at heart. Isaiah 19:9-10 Economic difficulty and disaster was promised to Egypt. God...
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the...
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:19-20...
Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord: “The Lord looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to...
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 What an interesting concept: angels are sent by God to help us. God, in His lovingkindness, has appointed angels (messengers from heaven) to minister...
Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 Love and faithfulness are synonymous with God’s name. They are his very essence. So, to say ‘not to us, but to your name be the...