- Genesis 18:1-14
The Lord Knows Just What to Say and Do to Comfort Abraham, Sarah, and You
- Genesis 18:1-14
When the Lord visits Abraham and Sarah, He demonstrates His perfect knowledge of what each person needs to hear for comfort and encouragement. Despite Sarah's doubt and laughter at the promise of a child in her old age, God gently addresses her unbelief with the reminder that nothing is impossible for Him. The Lord continues to provide exactly the right words and actions to comfort His people in every situation.
- Deuteronomy 30:9-14
See the Blessings of Being in God's Word
- Deuteronomy 30:9-14
God's Word is not distant or difficult to access but is near to believers, working in their hearts and mouths to create faith and obedience. When believers hear both God's law and gospel, the Lord works listening hearts within them and enables them to confess and believe. As a result, God prospers their work in ways that are truly beneficial, bringing abundant blessings through His Word.
- Luke 10:1-12,16-20
How Do You Tell Others that the Savior has Come?
- Luke 10:1-12,16-20
Jesus commissions His followers to proclaim that the kingdom of God has come near, sending them out with His authority and peace. Believers are called to share this message knowing they are not alone in the work, praying for more harvesters, and proclaiming God's peace while rebuking those who reject it. The mission requires setting aside selfish ambition and trusting in the authority Christ has given to His messengers.
- 1 Kings 19:14-21
What Does a Glorious Ministry Look Like?
- 1 Kings 19:14-21
While the world might not recognize true spiritual glory, God's glorious ministry is often found in quiet faithfulness rather than dramatic displays of power. Elijah discovers that God's presence was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in His gentle whisper, and that His glorious work included preserving 7,000 faithful Israelites unknown to the prophet. True ministry glory is seen in celebrating Christ's work, preserving faith, and willingly abandoning worldly wealth to serve God's kingdom.
- Luke 9:18-24
Following Jesus Means Fully Confessing that He is Both the Christ and the Son of God
- Luke 9:18-24
When Jesus asks His disciples about His identity, Peter's confession that He is "the Christ of God" reveals the essential truth that Jesus is the only one anointed to save humanity. Fully confessing Jesus as both Christ and Son of God means recognizing that only the God-Man could accomplish our salvation through His suffering, death, and resurrection. Only those who are truly saved will make this complete confession of faith.
- Luke 7:36-50
What Role Does Love Have with Forgiveness?
- Luke 7:36-50
Through the parable of two debtors and a sinful woman's lavish display of love, Jesus reveals that our love for God flows directly from our understanding of how much we've been forgiven. Those who recognize the magnitude of their spiritual debt respond with greater love when that debt is erased by God's grace. God shows us our sin, provides faith to believe in His forgiveness, and then empowers us to love both Him and others in response.
- Luke 7:11-17
How Can We Live with Death?
- Luke 7:11-17
When Jesus encounters a grieving widow who has lost her only son, He demonstrates His ultimate authority over death itself through compassion and miraculous power. While people often view Christ merely as a prophet or teacher, He is actually the firstfruits of resurrection who has conquered death and removed sin's power. Believers can face death with confidence knowing that Christ has risen and promises the same resurrection to all who trust in Him.
- Luke 7:1-10
What Made Jesus Amazed at This Gentile's Faith?
- Luke 7:1-10
A Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith that amazes Jesus through three key characteristics: recognizing his unworthiness before God yet trusting in His grace, understanding the absolute power of Jesus' word, and acknowledging Christ's divine authority. This Gentile's faith surpasses even what Jesus had found among the Israelites. True faith combines humility about our own merit with complete confidence in God's power and submission to His authority.
- 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.