For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him. He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; … Read More
Today's Devotional
We Have a Father
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. — Ephesians 3:14–15 — Mykola Leliovskyi: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine Moved by God’s glorious grace, Paul bows his knees before the Father to pray. His bowed knees express humility, and his reference to … Read More
The Wisdom of Silence
O that you would be completely silent, and that it would become your wisdom! — Job 13:5 — Cornelius Rivera: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras In Spanish-speaking countries, we say, “Habla hasta por los codos,” when referring to someone who talks too much. The literal translation is: “He even talks through his elbows.” In … Read More
How Do You Bring Joy to the Lord?
The Lord favors those who fear Him, those who wait for His lovingkindness. — Psalm 147:11 — Sergey M. | Russia What brings you joy? A good deal? A great vacation? A delicious meal? Your favorite team winning? Each of us finds joy in something. But have you wondered, what brings God joy? In what does … Read More
The Devious Delight of Sin
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. — Genesis 3:6 — Angel Cardoza: Instituto … Read More
Do You Love Your Wife?
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her. — Ephesians 5:25 — Duan du Toit: Christ Seminary | South Africa The essence of true love is giving. Christ “loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Or to put it in the words of the apostle … Read More
True Love for Christ
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.” — John 14:23 — Filip Pintaric: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Modern Christian culture is often stubbornly anti-intellectual. It insists that we abandon … Read More
The Greatest Transfer
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. — 2 Corinthians 5:21 — Samson Cholokoto: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi Picture a courtroom setting. One individual is guilty, having committed multiple heinous crimes. A second individual is innocent, having … Read More
Word of Grace Biblical Seminary
Mexico Mexico is a staunchly Roman Catholic nation, second only to Brazil in the number of Roman Catholic citizens. Yet many Mexicans have found faith in Christ and are looking to join Bible-teaching churches. In 1998, Word of Grace Biblical Seminary was launched in the heart of Mexico City to train up men for ministry in … Read More
The Broad Way and the Narrow Way
For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. — Matthew 7:14 — Heber Torres: Berea Seminary | Spain I’m sure you’ve heard many times the phrase, “All roads lead to Rome.” Many have been seduced by the succulent proposal behind this statement and … Read More
A Liberating and Purifying Gospel
For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. — 2 Peter 2:20 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA … Read More
Reacting to Wretched News
He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” — Job 1:21 — Uwe Seidel: European Bible Training Center | Germany In March 2016, I was diagnosed with colon-rectal cancer. Barely a … Read More
Strength in an Unstable World
Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. — Joshua 1:7 — Aleksey K. | Russia Today many people talk … Read More
Christ, Our True Source of Life
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. — John 15:1 — D. G. | Asia The main focus of this passage is the vine, Jesus Christ. He is the true vine and His Father is the vinedresser who cares for the vine. God the Father helps the branches—which abide in … Read More
Foundations for Faithfulness
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.” … Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” — Isaiah 6:3, … Read More
The Dangers of Dead Religion
When you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods. But now that you have come to know God… how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again? …I fear for you, … Read More
Marking Out Apostates
To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. — Titus 1:15 — S. W. | Asia Paul has been warning Titus about the characteristics of false teachers and apostates beginning in verse 10 of Titus … Read More
The Song of Simeon
Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, and the glory of Your people Israel. — Luke 2:29-32 — Jonathan Moorhead: Czech Bible Institute … Read More
