Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. Acts 2:36 (NIV) Peter spoke these words on the day of Pentecost right at the end of his impromptu sermon on the city streets. The Holy spirit had just...
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. John 10:11 (NKJV) In this passage Jesus calls himself the ‘Good Shepherd’ and differentiates himself from being a ‘hireling’ – someone who is hired to look after a flock The Good...
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1:5 (NLT) The NKJV says of this verse, “…darkness did not comprehend it” while the NIV says, “…darkness did not overcome it” Between all the versions, it’s pretty obvious that what the...
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvellous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” Ps 139:14 (NLT) LOVE SERIES – PART 7 I don’t often say to myself “I am fearfully and wonderfully made… and my soul knows it good and...
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Prov 31:11-12 (NIV) LOVE SERIES – PART 5 Trust is the foundation stone of every relationship and so when you engage in commitment to...
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 (NLT) LOVE SERIES – PART 2 Jesus narrowed down all the laws, and regulations of Christian living to two things. One might think that...
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Col 3:14 (NLT) LOVE SERIES – PART 1 Love, love, love! It’s the topic of songs and movies, novels and magazine articles. Turn on the radio and they’re talking about it. Turn...
For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 (NKJV) I’ve been digging into the NKJV lately and I love that way it phrases some of the languages and nuances of the Bible. I especially love this line in James...
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Eph 2:8 My Mum is a grand gift-giver. I would often come home from school, throw my bag on the floor, open the door to my bedroom, and find a thoughtful something...
The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk not to stand still in terror, but to walk and make spiritual progress upon my high places of trouble, suffering, or responsibility! Hab...
