But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. Daniel 1:8 Into the Text It might sound a little dramatic, but I think we are living in our own sort of Babylon these days. The culture tells Christians that
And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Into the Text Paul has explained that the essence of the Christian life is not keeping external rules or having ecstatic spiritual
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” So Mary said, “Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word.” Luke 1:37-38 Into the Text Mary was just a girl. Perhaps no more than 13 or 14 years old, but she found favor
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints. Ephesians 6:17–18 Into the
“Now you are Christ’s body, and each of you is a member of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 “And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as head over all things. Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in
The LORD passed by before him and proclaimed: “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.” Exodus 34:6–7a Into the Text If you were to describe God
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, along with the whole remnant of the people, obeyed the Lord their God. They responded favorably to the message of the prophet Haggai, who spoke just as the Lord their God had instructed him, and the people
“The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.“ Proverbs 26:27 Into the Text We often see the theme of revenge playing out in movies or TV shows—one person sets a trap for another, only
I no longer call you slaves, because the slave does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have revealed to you everything I heard from my Father. John 15:15 Into the Text Jesus is the best friend you always wished you
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help. Hebrews