“I give you a new commandment—to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Everyone will know by this that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.” John 13:34–35 Into the Text The night before His death, Jesus
Therefore consider carefully how you live—not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Into the Text There are days when I catch myself unknowingly going through the motions—doing what needs to be done, checking the boxes, answering the never-ending messages, and yet feeling a quiet nudge in my spirit:
They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 Into the Text Though God’s rescue mission through Jesus had been completed, there was still work to be done. The good news needed to be spread throughout the world.
Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people. Ephesians 6:7 Into the Text We come to another passage within Ephesians that to a 21st century reader can be confusing. Remember, Paul is calling believers to exhibit Christ in all of their earthly relationships. There are a few