“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples” (John 15:8 ESV). The Apostle John recorded Jesus’ words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. Using the imagery of a vine and branches, Jesus taught that true spiritual life flows from union with Him.
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth… You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17 ESV) The apostle John recorded Jesus’ words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. As
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah, and God struck him down there because of his error, and he died there beside the ark of God” (2 Samuel 6:7 ESV). The author of Samuel described David bringing the ark of the covenant toward Jerusalem. By that time, Israel’s worship life had long
“And I was gentle today, though anointed king. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are more severe than I. The LORD repay the evildoer according to his wickedness!” (2 Samuel 3:39 ESV). The author of 2 Samuel recorded David’s response after Joab murdered Abner. David had sought peace and reconciliation with Abner to unite the
“Save us, we pray, O LORD! … Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD” (Psalm 118:25–26 ESV). Psalm 118 was written as a song of thanksgiving and celebration that ultimately pointed to the coming Messiah. The cry, “Save us, we pray” came
“Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free” (Psalm 118:5 ESV). The psalmist wrote Psalm 118 as a song of thanksgiving for God’s faithful deliverance, calling God’s people to remember His steadfast love. In this verse, the writer testified that he cried out to the Lord
“Then Samuel said to Saul, ‘Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?’ Saul answered, ‘I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more’” (1 Samuel 28:15 ESV). 1 Samuel recorded one of the most mysterious and tragic scenes
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27–28 ESV). In this passage, Jesus described believers as sheep who hear His voice, are known by Him, and follow Him.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11 ESV). John wrote his gospel so that people might hear and believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life in His name. In this passage, Jesus gave His fourth great “I AM” statement, identifying
“Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, “We see,” your guilt remains.’” (John 9:41 ESV). John recorded Jesus’ healing of a man who had been blind from birth and then used the miracle to reveal a deeper truth about spiritual sight. Many see an