This text is the climax of the two preceding verses, and we see here the Shepherd and the sheep, and then our salvation, security, and steadfastness. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses declare about our security: Romans 8:33–39; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 John 5:13? Continue

Jesus’s sacrifice was voluntary, vicarious, and victorious. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses declare about Christ’s vicarious sacrifice: Isaiah 53:4–5; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:24? Continue

We see here the offense, the object, and the overshadowing. Scriptures for Study: Note the exclusivity of Christ in the following verses: John 3:36; Acts 4:12; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 5:11–12; 2 John 9. Continue

Here our Lord notes man’s inability and God’s intervention. Scriptures for Study: Read Ephesians 2:1–10. What does this wondrous passage tell us about salvation? Continue

Truth cannot be deduced by reason or discovered by reaction, rather it can only be disclosed by revelation. In our next few studies, we will consider six absolutes from the Savior: sovereignty, salvation, sacrifice, security, solidarity, and satisfaction. Scriptures for Study: To prepare for our study, read these six texts… Continue

In Exodus 32, we see the initial loss of sight, the idolatry that resulted, the intolerable excuse, the inferiority of ungodly leadership, the insolent disobedience of the people, the intercession of godly leadership, and the inquiry. Scriptures for Study: What does Jesus declare in Matthew 12:30? Continue

In Exodus 32, we see the initial loss of sight, the idolatry that resulted, the intolerable excuse, the inferiority of ungodly leadership, the insolent disobedience of the people, the intercession of godly leadership, and the inquiry. Scriptures for Study: What does 2 Timothy 4:1–5 tell us about a pastor’s leadership… Continue

In Exodus 32, we see the initial loss of sight, the idolatry that resulted, the intolerable excuse, the inferiority of ungodly leadership, the insolent disobedience of the people, the intercession of godly leadership, and the inquiry. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our thoughts today: Acts… Continue

In Luke 2:41–49 we see the distraction, the detection, the diligence, and the discovery. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about seeking: Deuteronomy 4:29; Psalm 119:2, 10? Continue

Part 1 of 2. In this verse, we recognize the passing of many of the gifts, realize the permanence of three gifts, and rejoice in the primacy of the one. Scriptures for Study: What does each of the following verses say about faith, hope, and love: Psalm 43:5; Luke 22:32;… Continue