And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as you will.” — Matthew 26:39 — Andrey Gorban: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA How incredibly humbling it is to … Read More
Today's Devotional
Retribution and Rescue
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment. — 2 Peter 2:9 — Miguel Aparicio: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras The false notion that we are exempt from judgment has plagued mankind since the Fall. The natural man tends … Read More
What Good Is the Law?
Because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. — Romans 3:20 — Lance Roberts: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic Every generation has had to define, defend, and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul in his … Read More
Worship Pleasing to God
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making … Read More
All-Out War
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. — Ephesians 6:12 — Jonatan Recamán: Berea Seminary | Spain Many people today do not think there is a spiritual dimension. Many … Read More
Christian Maturity
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building … Read More
God Is Worthy of Genuine Worship
“For from the rising of the sun even to its setting, My name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense is going to be offered to My name, and a grain offering that is pure; for My name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord of hosts. — Malachi … Read More
The Substitute
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed. — Isaiah 53:5 — Giampaolo Natale: Italian Theological Academy | Italy This verse begins and ends with the language of substitution. Christ was wounded, bruised, and … Read More
The Truth Is Our Approval
But we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. — 2 Corinthians 4:2 — Michael Leister: European Bible Training Center | Germany Have you ever felt … Read More
Christ Is the Head of the Church
He is also head of the body, the church. — Colossians 1:18 — Asael Hernandez Lugo: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico There is only one Lord who is over everything. In the context of this passage, Paul describes Jesus Christ as Lord over creation (Col 1:15), overall spiritual power (Col. 1:16), and … Read More
Our Lord’s Neglected Example
For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. — John 13:15 — Mykola Leliovskyi: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine One of the most shared memes last year in the Russian-speaking world was a side-by-side comparison. On one side, the kneeling Christ washing the apostles’ feet; on … Read More
The Commission of a Compassionate King
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” — Matthew 9:37–38 — Genis M. | Albania Here we have a window into the heart of God’s appointed King, the Good Shepherd Jesus Christ. … Read More
Whom Shall I Fear?
Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. — Matthew 10:28 — Lance Roberts: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic When Jesus sent out His disciples in Matthew 10, He warned them … Read More
In Weakness Lies Our Strength
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 — Ralph Knoll: European Bible Training Center | Germany Our society pretends to be … Read More
How May I Help You?
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved. — 2 Corinthians 13:7 — Melvin Romero: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Paul’s pastoral heart is consumed by the spiritual life … Read More
Nothing Is Impossible
For nothing will be impossible with God. — Luke 1:37 — Oleg Kalyn: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine God can do whatever He wills. This concept is clearly presented in Scripture, and it serves as great encouragement for His people. In Genesis 17:1, He said, “I am God Almighty.” He revealed Himself to Abraham … Read More
Pleasing Men or Pleasing Christ?
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. — Galatians 1:10 — Andrey Gorban: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA What a shame it is when … Read More
Wolves in Disguise
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. — Matthew 7:15 — Igor Bodun: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine The people of God of every age must be on guard against imposters. Jesus warns that imposters disguise themselves in order to be heard, to gain … Read More
