The Word

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Many a great battle is won by the […]

“Lovers of pleasure — rather than lovers of God; having a form of godliness — but denying its power.” 2 Timothy 3:4-5 Is the love of pleasure and amusement growing on you — gaining the […]

“In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah . . . and his wife Elizabeth . . . Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing […]

“May Your will be done.” Matthew 6:11  “Not as I will—but as You will.” Matthew 26:39  What is success? What is the true aim in life? What should one, setting out to make his way […]

There may be no Bible beatitude saying expressly, “Blessed are the unsuccessful,” but there are beatitudes, which are equivalent to this. We take these from our Lord’s own lips, “Blessed are those who mourn,” “Blessed […]

“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 The lives of the converts were so different from their unbelieving neighbors, that they were called Christians. It is supposed that the name was given […]

“ Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.” John 20:27  We see […]

“Then cried they all again, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas!” John 18:40  Barabbas was a murderer, a felon, and a traitor. This fact is very significant. There is more teaching in it than at […]

39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye […]

Jesus opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with a list of “blessed sayings” known as the Beatitudes. He detailed certain character qualities along with the divine favor that awaited those who possessed or suffered […]