Overcoming Doubts
“But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” (Luke 22:32) …
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The right direction of vision: Looking at Christ
… beholding the glory of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 The eyes of our heart should always be fixed on one person: Christ. If we…
An Almost Perfect Church with a Flaw
“But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the…
Take the initiative!
“Someone really ought to do that.” We all know this sentence, whether at home, at school, among friends, or in the assembly. We see that…
When the Righteous One Prays
Although the Son of God had expressly warned Peter, he contradicted Him. Only a little while later he denied his Master three times. How did…
The place for his head: Where Christ laid his head
“And he bowed his head and gave up the Spirit.” John 19:30 When a man said to the Lord Jesus that he wanted to follow…
Grumbling and complaining
Did you get a cold shower? Do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you will not hear your slave cursing you.…
Why do you pray? | Lamentations 2:19
The question, “Why do you pray?” sounds a bit banal, but it is worth taking the time to think about it calmly. We can quickly…
The local pastoral service| Acts 20:28
“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God…
Trust in Self, or Trust in God?
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may…
The perfect example: The footsteps of Christ
“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin,…
When a crisis arises
Who would have thought that the whole world would plunge into a crisis because of a virus? However we assess the virus’s danger and the…
Lines and lessons (8)
The crown of life is not for the one who has never trembled, but for the one who, despite trembling, has not let go. (W.…
Thankful to the End
When Jesus was 12, He went with His parents to Jerusalem for the Passover. About 21 years later, we see Him with His disciples as…
The hidden manna: Christ – the food in heaven
During the long wilderness wanderings, God provided the Israelites with manna from heaven. A gomer (approx. 4 liters) of this “grain of heaven” was placed…
Nebuchadnezzar’s pride and the consequences
Nebuchadnezzar’s pride brought God’s judgment over him. The judgment was that Nebuchadnezzar’s kingship would have to give way. And then God says: “You will be…
Revival – but how?
Revival. When you hear the word “revival,” you may first think of people like Charles Spurgeon, Martin Luther, George Whitfield, Georg Müller, or other well-known…
He who prophesies | 1 Corinthians 14:3
Today’s Bible verse is about proclaiming the Word of God in the assembly. First, the question arises: What is prophecy? The biblical answer is in…
Prayer: Learning from the Master
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.…
The Grain Offering: Christ’s Perfect Life
“You tested my heart, you searched me by night; you purified me – you found nothing.” Psalm 17:3 An Israelite could voluntarily bring a grain…