Scripture: Psalm 23:1; John 10:11–14“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1David had been a shepherd, but in Psalm 23 he takes the place of a sheep. Though he became Israel’s king, h...  Read More

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:17; 11:26–29; Revelation 19:6–9Devotion:The Lord’s Supper directs the believer’s attention in four directions.First, we look back. Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of me...  Read More

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; 11:23–29Devotion:Paul calls the cup a “participation in the blood of Christ” and the bread a “participation in the body of Christ.” The word translated “participatio...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 6:1–4, 11–14; Colossians 2:12Devotion:Baptism is received once, but its meaning continues to speak throughout the believer’s life.In Romans 6, Paul describes believers as those who h...  Read More

Scripture: Acts 2:37–41; Matthew 28:18–20Devotion:When Peter preached the gospel at Pentecost, his hearers were “cut to the heart.” They recognized their guilt and asked what they should do. Peter cal...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Acts 2:41–42Devotion:God knows that we are forgetful people. That is one reason we keep photographs, wear wedding rings, observe anniversaries, and...  Read More

Scripture: “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” — John 15:11Jesus spoke about joy only hours before his crucifixion.Confusion, persecution, gr...  Read More

Scripture: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” — John 15:9The order of Jesus’ words is important.The Father loves the Son. The Son loves his disciples. Then the discip...  Read More

Scripture: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” — John 15:7Abiding in Christ is sometimes described as though it were a mysterious spiri...  Read More

Scripture: “Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5A farm implement may be attached to a tractor and appear completely rea...  Read More

Scripture: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” — John 15:1Throughout the Old Testament, Israel is described as God’s vine or vineyard. God planted Israel to bear the fruit of faith...  Read More

ScriptureHebrews 10:25“…encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”DevotionalEvery Sunday brings us one Sunday closer to the last Sunday.There is a Day drawing near.Chr...  Read More