Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 In Judaic religious practice, the priest was the one who would make intercession for the people by performing the sacrifices of the offerings people brought to atone for their…
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Psalm 118:22 Jesus as Chief Cornerstone certainly gives us a solid mental image of the Truth that He alone is our firm foundation. He holds up the buildings that are our lives, our families, our purpose, our worth, and our souls. However, this passage reminds…
[Andrew] first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). John 1:41 John 1 manages to pack many names of Jesus into one small segment of Scripture – Word, Prophet, Son of God, Lamb of God, King of Israel, Son of Man – but maybe none were…
They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.” Revelation 17:14 For those of us living in the United States or other countries without a king, some of the significance of this Name is lost on…
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” John 8:58 As soon as the Jews heard Jesus’ reply, they knew He wasn’t playing around. He’d equated Himself with God, and rightly so…but their frame of reference couldn’t allow for a wandering Prophet who had nothing to recommend Him as a…
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. Revelation 19:11 You and I have not seen Jesus in person. We have the great benefit of the Spirit living and working in us until we see our Savior face to…
And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 It’s one thing for shepherds to shout good news of a Savior come in a manger or a riff-raff crowd of disciples to say that they have found the Messiah. It’s another thing for a man…
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Revelation 22:13 Jesus, with the Father and the Spirit, was there before the beginning of time and will be there when time as we know it closes and eternity becomes our absolute reality – forever in the best way…
How would you define a full life? Some would define it by good health. Others would say a full life means lots of money. Still others believe a full life has to do with being content in your job. But what is a full life?
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This particular Name of the Messiah is couched in a prophetic passage from God through the prophet, Isaiah. And not only is He…
