Plugged In
Allowing the power to flow through obedience produces “much fruit.” Apart from the Source, I “can do nothing”!
Partnership
We cannot do what God must do, and God will not do what we should do. How’s your partnership with Jesus?
Spiritual Fruit
Is there a demonstration that you are connected to the Life-Giving Vine? Put another way, if you were on trial as a follower of Jesus, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
The True Vine
All we have—life, strength, our relationship with God, everything we need—comes from our Savior. Indeed, Jesus is our source of life.
The Good Shepherd
God’s unconditional love means that I can do nothing to make him love me more; there is nothing I can do to make him love me less.
The Good Shepherd
Listen to the Good Shepherd’s voice. He knows you, loves you, and cares for you! He will always speak the words you need to hear, just when you need to hear them.
The Good Shepherd
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He never fails to provide everything I need.
Jacob Goes to Egypt
Have you ever wondered why that awful or delightful thing happened to you? Perhaps wondered what you did to deserve either? Jacob had those thoughts too.
The Good Shepherd
He willingly gave his life on the cross as a sacrifice for our sin. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for us. How will you respond today to such love?
Joseph in Potiphar’s House
God hates injustice but sometimes He uses it to mold our hearts and minds for His service. He did that in the story we hear today.
Bright Morning Star
Follow Jesus, the Bright Morning Star. He’s the One you’ve been waiting for, longing for. He’s the One, the only One, who can give you what you have always been looking for.
Joseph Sold into Slavery
Family history and dynamics shape the faith and destiny of every member. The children often reflect their parent’s sins and personalities. Sibling influences siblings. In the case of Jacob and his sons that history and dynamic turned to heartache. But God turned it into good.
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
No longer contained in the body of a baby; no longer confined to a cross; on that day, Jesus will come with the “fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.”
Jacob and Esau
Have you ever wanted something so badly you could taste it? That was the experience of two biblical brothers. The problem for one was, the thing he wanted most fed the wrong appetite, and it cost him everything.
The Word of God
Man is united with God only through Jesus, The Word of God.
Abraham Tested
What kind of faith do you have? Is it passive or active? Does it sit at home enjoying the benefits of God or does it adventure into obedient action?
Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Jesus, as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, is seen as one who battles on behalf of his people. He defeated the last enemy, death itself!
The Beginning of God’s Creation
Jesus is the Creator and ruler over God’s creation. In Jesus, all things hold together. He is supreme over everything.
Faithful and True Witness
When we place our faith in Jesus, there is no risk. Jesus is who he says he is. Everything Jesus says is true. What Jesus promises will always come to be.