This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet . . .MATTHEW 21:4+The Promise FulfilledThe evangelist cites [this prophecy] so that we may see how Christ has come not for the sake of our mer...  Read More

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.1 JOHN 4:9+Our Divine TreasureBecause He says, "Whoever believes in God...  Read More

I bear on my body the marks of' Jesus.GALATIANS 6:17+A Life of Trials and SufferingsThe wrath of God is necessary because of "the body of sin" spoken of in Rom. 6:6 and because of "the law of my membe...  Read More

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.PROVERBS 16:3+Commit Your Work to the LordSomeone who is a magistrate, a householder, a servant, a teacher, a pupil, etc., should remai...  Read More

The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.ROMANS 13:12+The Light of the WorldThe doctrine of the Law, or the first light, i...  Read More

The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with Me on My throne.REVELATION 3:21+Where Is our Kingdom?According to faith we are foreigners; that is, our kingdom is according to faith. I am a king in...  Read More

"The girl is not dead but sleeping."MATTHEW 9:24+Death Is Not DeathAh, she is sleeping! Death, where are you? Among Christians, death is not death, but a sleep. Indeed, the burial place of Christians ...  Read More

"If anyone keeps My word, he will never see death."JOHN 8:51+We Will Rise with HimBecause we have the Word and are baptized in accordance with it, we also die gladly, relying upon it, and are certain ...  Read More

I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD.PSALM 118:17+The God of the LivingWhenever in the Psalter and Holy Scripture the saints deal with God concerning comfort and help i...  Read More

"Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick."LUKE 5:31+Our Help in Time of NeedThe physician is helpful and welcome to the sick, but the healthy pay no attention to him. Th...  Read More

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of His Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.Romans 15:13+Joy and Peace through FaithThis is the apostle's meaning: ...  Read More

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good for His steadfast love endures forever!PSALM 118:1+God Provides AbundantlyGod abundantly and convincingly proves His friendly and gracious favor by His daily...  Read More