In him you also were circumcised—not, however, with a circumcision performed by human hands, but by the removal of the fleshly body, that is, through the circumcision done by Christ. Having been buried with him in baptism, you also have been raised with him through your faith in the power
“Do not harm the boy!” the angel said. “Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me.” Genesis 22:12 Into the Text This was no ordinary “test” from God. This was the ultimate
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Into the Text In Colossians 3:12–17, we are given a beautiful picture of the new life that we have in Christ.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand! Isaiah 41:10 Into the Text Can you imagine living your life without fear? What would
“He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy, as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” Luke 1:54-55 Into the Text At the end of her hymn, Mary sang of the God who mercifully remembered His promises of long ago. Many centuries earlier,
“he will swallow up death permanently. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from every face,and remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. Indeed, the Lord has announced it! At that time they will say, “Look, here is our God! We waited for him, and he delivered us.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people will go out and gather the amount for each day, so that I may test them. Will they walk in my law or not? On the sixth day they will prepare
Your destruction is like an incurable wound; your demise is like a fatal injury. All who hear what has happened to you will clap their hands for joy, for no one ever escaped your endless cruelty! Nahum 3:19 Into the Text The book of Nahum ends on a dark
“I will instruct you and teach you about how you should live. I will advise as I look you in the eye.“ Psalm 32:8 Into the Text Before Esther made the courageous decision to approach the king, knowing it could cost her life, she did something profound. She paused.