The shepherd cares for the needs of their sheep. They only have what the shepherd supplies. The Shepherd’s Responsibilities Have you ever wondered why the analogy of shepherds and sheep are so important in Scripture? Let’s look at what a shepherd does and see how it applies to us today. One of the principal duties… Continue reading Shepherds and Their Sheep
Tag: Gospel
Walk by the Spirit
Galatians 5:16, “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” The Holy Spirit is a gift the Father gives His children. The Spirit guides our conscience in moments of decision, if we let Him. He is there 24/7. Truly an amazing gift from our Father in… Continue reading Walk by the Spirit
The Armor of God
Have you ever really thought through the meaning of the Armor of God? The types of armor mentioned in this passage is something we do not see or think about today. Armor to the warrior in those days was both defensive and offensive. If a soldier did not wear his defensive armor (helmet, breastplate, shield)… Continue reading The Armor of God
The Sinner’s Prayer
You can search the Bible from Genesis through Revelation and never find the idea of a Sinner’s Prayer. Think about the disciples when they were called. Jesus simply said, “Follow Me.” They did not stop and pray. They just followed Him. Where did this idea of a sinner’s prayer come from? As far as I… Continue reading The Sinner’s Prayer
The Gospel of… “It’s About Me”
I was thinking about Jesus’ ministry compared to typical ministry today. Jesus’ ministry was like a magnet. People flocked to him in large crowds. He would take the time to teach them and heal them, however, His ministry was focused on making disciples. His goal was to make disciples to carry on His message. He… Continue reading The Gospel of… “It’s About Me”
Do We Let Scripture Speak?
I heard a well delivered message on listening to God speak through His Word. The passage used was James 1:19-25. Verse 19 says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry”. The passage goes on to say, “Humbly accept the Word planted in you”. Verse 22 says, “Do not… Continue reading Do We Let Scripture Speak?
“Do Whatever He Tells You” John 2:5
One of my favorite things to do is to imagine what the life of a Biblical character was like and then try to understand why they thought and acted the way they did. It helps me see them as real people just like you and I, not a character in a story. It helps me… Continue reading “Do Whatever He Tells You” John 2:5
Where Else Would We Go?
Has anyone ever asked you what one verse in the Bible speaks to you the loudest? If you could say in one verse what your faith is built on, what verse would that be? I have heard people refer to it as their life verse. Mine is John 6:68 where Peter exclaimed, “Lord, to whom… Continue reading Where Else Would We Go?
The Trinity
How do you explain or understand the Trinity; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? On a Christian talk show, I heard a gentleman say, “The biggest problem Muslims have with Christianity is that they think we worship three Gods.” That made me think about normal Christian conversation or even some preaching I have heard about… Continue reading The Trinity
Man Born Blind
Jesus said, “This happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life”. John 9:3 Jesus’ healing of a man born blind in John 9 is another interesting character study. We know why Jesus did miracles like this, to prove He was God’s Son and glorify the Father, but have you thought… Continue reading Man Born Blind
