Scripture: Psalm 23:5–6; John 10:27–29; Revelation 7:17“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” — Psalm 23:6Psalm 23 beg...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 23:3; 1 Peter 2:24–25“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3Sheep are prone to wander. They become distracted, leave the safe pa...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 23:1–2; Romans 8:31–32“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” — Psalm 23:2When David says, “I shall not want,” he is not claiming that God will sati...  Read More

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