Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3 Has there ever been anyone in your life that irritated you? It…
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 One of the greatest examples of this scripture can be found in the story of Joseph. When we look at everything that he…
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 As Jesus continued His last teaching session to His disciples before His crucifixion, He used the illustration of a…
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 It had been an eventful evening for Jesus and His disciples. Gathered in the Upper room to celebrate the Passover feast, Jesus had shown them an…
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” John 11:25 Four long days had passed. Two sisters sat sorrowfully in their home, mourning the loss of their beloved brother. On top of the sorrow,…
“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.” John 10:14 Yesterday we looked at the scriptures just before this, where Jesus said He was the door to the sheepfold. In this verse, He also declares that He is the Good Shepherd. David in Psalm…
“Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be…
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Have you ever been in a place of total darkness? Years ago, our family visited a cave and…
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35 From the very first words of his Gospel account, John establishes the fact that Jesus was the Almighty God, the Creator…