8      Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good;    Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!-Psalm 34:8This is the verse that is resonating in my mind as I am reading through this section. The continuo...  Read More

Here we have John's account of the calling of the disciples. It begins with two disciples of John the Baptist hearing the testimony that John gave concerning Jesus, "Behold the Lamb of God." They begi...  Read More

35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!”37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 ...  Read More

As you consider the reading we have gone through this week, take 15-20 minutes to pray through some of these topics. Meditate on the Lord and be comfortable sitting before Him in silence if you do not...  Read More

What is there to say but that I will trust in the Lord's work? As someone who has struggled with varying degrees of self-deprecation, I find it is easy to agree with the accuser. I have committed sin....  Read More

There are some doctrines throughout Scripture that seem so elementary that we find ourselves moving beyond it rather than diving deeper into it. But some of these elementary doctrines have been lost o...  Read More

The big lesson for the original audience is none other than Jesus being, not only the Messiah, but God incarnate. As we briefly broke down the broad connection in the passage in yesterday's devotion, ...  Read More

In a broad stroke, a very important connection is being made. As the Gospel of John begins, he highlights this figure that is identified as the Word. This Word is the Light and is God and has relation...  Read More

When I first have approached this passage, the question had occurred to me as to why the Gospel writers saw John the Baptist with such importance. In all honesty, the question is answered relatively q...  Read More

19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”21 And the...  Read More

Considering the fullness of the implications of Jesus, the Word of God, dwelling among us and bringing grace and truth, let us prayerfully meditate upon Him. Take 10-15 minutes and pray through some o...  Read More

I have been on a very serious pursuit of understanding the Lord's love for me. Throughout my upbringing, and through much of my life, I have not had very good examples of love displayed toward me. It ...  Read More