The Good Shepherd

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.” (Jeremiah 23:5, ESV) Jeremiah refers to the King of Judah...

The Bread of Life.

“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.” (Mark 6:34 ESV) Some years ago I was walking to work in deluge of rain and wind. My umbrella was no help...

God Reveals.

“. . . making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fulness of time to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.” (Ephesians 1:9-10, ESV) In the Bible, God has...

The Folly of Man.

“And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison. . .” (Mark 6:26-27 ESV)...

God’s Plumb Line.

“Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words.'” (Amos 7:10, ESV) Amos speaks of a vision that the Lord gave...