In John 15:1-16 we find a familiar passage that reminds us that Christ is the vine, we are the branches. Yet how often do we neglect our source of strength and nutrition and try to go out on our own? We must be connected to this true vine if we hope to bear fruit and…
In John 17 we see the prayer of Christ. As part of that prayer, He prayed for us today, that we would be unified, that we would partner together, that we would hold one another accountable, that we would be available to be used by God. Our responsibility as Christians is to come together to…
When we consider the importance of gathering together as a local Bible believing body, it ultimately must come down to a desire to identify with Christ. Any other reason is lacking. In John 6:66-69 we see that this is the very reason that led the Apostles to stay with Christ – His identity. Do you…
As a Christian, we might sometimes wonder if it’s all worth it, why bother, why go to church and be faithful in tithing. Yet when Christ asked the disciples this in John 6:67-71, the answer is clear to all of us – Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
In John 6:64-71 we see that many of the followers of Christ were only following for gain in this lifetime and when it became clear that Christ was not going to overturn Rome and feed them all the time, they lost interest. What about us today? Are we dedicated to following Christ no matter the…
Yes, the tomb is empty – He is Risen indeed! I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today! Oh, friend, if you don’t know the Savior you are missing out on so much – and if you do I hope that you’re rejoicing with us! John 20:1-10 show us the testimony of those…