The Regional Service of Shepherds
The Nature of Spiritual Gifts of Grace All gifts of grace, including those of shepherds, are given by the glorified Christ as Head of…
Articles
Waiting Upon the Lord
Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; and you yourselves be like men woo wait for their master, when he will return…
Rejoicing in the Waters | Psalm 66:6
It is a profound statement that “through the waters,” the very place where we might have expected nothing but trembling, terror, anguish, and dismay, the…
God Still Speaks, Even Today!
“‘Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’” (John 12:28) Three times…
The first prophecy: Christ – the subject of prophecy
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he will crush your head, and you will crush…
The Personal Care for One Another
Through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 Besides the unique care of the Lord Jesus, the “great Shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20), and the…
There is a task for everyone
Naaman is a pitiable man. He has everything one could wish for: a respected job, the best connections to the king, and endless money. But…
The Response
“‘Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’” (John 12:28) The prayer…
Soon the time will come: The return of Christ
This verse mentions three different groups. The first group belongs to the bride of Christ, and the Spirit of God can bring about the right…
God makes a difference
Shortly before the last plague comes upon Egypt, God has Moses say the following to Pharaoh, among other things: “Then there shall be a great…
Remembering the Lord | 1 Corinthians 11:26
Remembering the Lord Paul the apostle, undaunted by the persecutions and afflictions which he endured, continued on his course, preaching the Word to all. He…
My Utmost for His Highest | John 12:27-28
“For this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” (John 12:27–28) Despite all the opposition and the anticipation of what…
Remaining in his love: The sunshine of Christ’s love
“Abide in my love.” John 15:9 A young woman lived in a room that was not very bright. Nevertheless, one of her sun-hungry flowers thrived…
Holy Compassion | Hosea 11:8.9
“For I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst, And I will not come in wrath” (Hosea 11:9). “God is…
Delila – When the World Tries to Tie us Up
Introduction Samson was Israel’s last judge. God called him to be a Nazirite—set apart for Him and given extraordinary strength. Yet in the end, this…
His Way of Getting Revenge | Romans 12:21
A Japanese Christian invented a special toothpaste that became a big seller. However, the dental care product was soon illegally imitated. But authorities uncovered the…
Inner Conflict | John 12:27
The closer the Son of God got to Jerusalem, the greater became the shadow of the cross that fell on His pathway. The sufferings of…
Recognized greatness: Christ – the mystery of godliness
Christians are to conduct themselves in the house of God in such a way that God is honored and they are a testimony to Him…
Lines and Lessons
If we give away silver and know we will get back twice as much gold, giving is easy. And if we give money to God,…
Jacob’s Last Move | Gen 46:3
“Even to your old age, I will carry you.” (Isaiah 46:4) And He said, ‘I am God, the God of your father; do not be…