A Word for Today | John 6:37 In our study of Jesus as the bread of life, we noted that Christians grow strong by feeding on God’s Word, while those who neglect the Bible will be weak and anemic. This is especially true when it comes to John 6:37, with its soul-enriching teaching: “All that […]

A Word for Today | John 6:35 Yesterday, we considered what it meant when Jesus called Himself, “The bread of God…who comes down from heaven” (Jn. 6:33). This statement led to the first of Jesus’ great “I am” sayings in the Gospel of John: “I am the bread of life” (Jn. 6:35). It could not […]

A Word for Today | John 6:33 After Jesus performed the great miracle of feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish – one of the few miracles recorded in all four Gospels – he tied the event to a message about Himself. The people were excited because, like in the days of […]

A Word for Today | Hebrews 1:8-9 One lesson that has been pressed home by the coronavirus emergency is the frailty of all earthly supports. With our prosperous nation and remarkable technology, it is easy to think all will be well, but COVID-19 has shown us this is not necessarily the case. Now, as the […]

A Word for Today | 2 Chronicles 16:9 One of the great statements made in 2nd Chronicles was delivered to Israel’s King Asa. Late in his life, Asa was faced by a threat from the northern kingdom of Israel, who’s wicked king Baasha had sought to blockade the way into Judah. God responded with a […]

A Word For Today | Psalm 84:6 In our evening worship service last Sunday, we sang Psalm 84 as our hymn of preparation. This reminded me of the beloved statement of Psalm 84:6: “As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs.” Baca means “weeping,” so perhaps David refers […]