A Word for Today | John 11:25-26 John 11 tells the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. The chapter begins by telling us that Jesus, though far away, knew of Lazarus’ death and actually permitted it. His purpose was to use this event to strengthen the faith of Lazarus’ believing sister, […]
Safe in His Hand
A Word for Today | John 10:28-29 Those who truly belong to Christ not only possess eternal life, but they also have the blessing of knowing they can never lose it. “I give them eternal life,” Jesus said, “and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand” (Jn. 10:28). […]
The Good Shepherd
A Word for Today | John 10:11 When Jesus called Himself “the Good Shepherd,” He was marking a contrast with the false shepherds of Israel, who exploited the people. He notes in John 10:12: “He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and […]
I Am the Door
A Word for Today | John 10:9 A famous biblical scholar was once traveling through Palestine when he came across a shepherd and his sheep. During their conversation, the shepherd showed him the crude sheepfold into which he led his flock at night. It consisted of four walls, with one open space. The scholar asked […]
