- Numbers 6:22-27
All Three Members of the Trinity Are at Work to Seal His Name on You
- Numbers 6:22-27
The ancient Aaronic blessing reveals the Trinitarian nature of God's work in believers' lives, with all three persons of the Trinity actively involved in blessing, keeping, and showing favor to His people. Through this threefold blessing, God places His name upon believers, demonstrating His gracious care and commitment to their well-being. The blessing encompasses divine protection, grace, favor, and peace as gifts from the triune God.
- John 15:26-27
The Counselor Has Come!
- John 15:26-27
The Holy Spirit has already arrived to work faith in believers' hearts, sent by both the Father and the Son as the Spirit of truth. He comes to counter the world's deception with divine truth, specifically testifying that Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior. The Spirit equips believers with spiritual gifts, empowering them to join in this testimony and proclaim Christ to the world.
- John 17:20-26
Jesus Prays for Our Unity
- John 17:20-26
In His high priestly prayer, Jesus intercedes for all future believers, asking the Father for a profound unity that mirrors the perfect oneness between the Father and Son. This unity is grounded in God's Word, focused on the shared mission of proclaiming Christ, and rooted in divine love. When believers demonstrate this supernatural unity, it serves as compelling evidence to the world that Jesus was truly sent by the Father.
- Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
See the Glory of the Invisible Church Made Visible
- Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
The heavenly Jerusalem represents the ultimate revelation of God's church in all its glory, illuminated by God's own presence rather than earthly light sources. This holy city encompasses believers from every nation and tribe, built upon the foundation of apostolic teaching, with God Himself serving as its temple. The vision showcases the magnificent destiny awaiting all who belong to Christ.
- John 13:31-35
How is the Son of Man Glorified?
- John 13:31-35
Jesus reveals that God's glory is displayed through the mutual glorification between the Father and the Son. This divine glory becomes visible to the world when believers demonstrate Christ's love to one another, serving as the distinguishing mark that identifies them as His disciples.
- John 10:22-30
Are You One of Jesus Sheep?
- John 10:22-30
Jesus identifies His true followers through two key characteristics: they hear His voice and follow Him. Those who genuinely belong to Christ demonstrate these traits through their faith and obedience. In return, Jesus promises eternal security—no one can snatch His sheep from His protective hand or from the Father's hand.
- John 21:1-14
The Lord Assures Us of His Resurrection
- John 21:1-14
In this post-resurrection appearance, Jesus demonstrates His continued care and provision for His disciples through a miraculous catch of fish and shared meal on the shore. The encounter reveals how the risen Christ leads His people to Himself, sustains them for His work, and sovereignly blesses their labors according to His perfect timing and purpose.
- John 20:19-31
What Should I Do with Jesus – Should I Believe Him?
- John 20:19-31
John 20:19-31 explores the essence of belief, particularly through Jesus' appearance to His disciples and Thomas's journey from doubt to faith. True belief is defined as trusting God's Word even when circumstances, like fear or the unbelievable nature of the resurrection, scream the opposite. This passage emphasizes that belief originates from God's Word, which brings peace and the promise of life in Jesus' name to all who trust Him.
- Luke 24:1-12
What Should I Do with Jesus – Should I Listen to Him?
- Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:1-12 recounts the discovery of the empty tomb, where the women were reminded by angels of Jesus' own words foretelling His resurrection. Though the disciples, including Peter, initially struggled to comprehend, remembering and finally heeding Jesus' prior statements brought them immense comfort. Christ's fulfillment of His promises and His subsequent appearances underscored the profound peace and understanding that comes from truly listening to Him.
- Luke 23:46-47
What Should I Do with Jesus – Should I Glorify Him?
- Luke 23:46-47
Our response to Jesus' sacrifice is the focus, inspired by the centurion's declaration in Luke 23:46-47, who, upon witnessing Jesus' death, glorified God by affirming, "This man really was righteous." We glorify Jesus when we confess His inherent and eternal righteousness, acknowledging His perfect nature. Furthermore, true glorification involves recognizing and confessing that Jesus Himself is the source of our own righteousness before God.