“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly…” 1 Peter 5:2 “Shepherd the flock of God willingly, not under compulsion, but as …
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “When joy and prayer are married, the firstborn child is gratitude.” Charles Spurgeon Paul k…
“But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “When we understand the holiness of God, then we understand the seriousness of sin.” R.C. Sprou…
“And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, ‘It is a ghost!’ and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘T…
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 “Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain tha…
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 “God does not ask for perfect ability; He asks for…
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates…
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8 “He is no fool …
“After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.” John 6:66 “Miracles do not compel belief. They can be explained away, ignored, or resented. The human heart is capable of seeing the most astonishing act of God and sa…
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “When God shows you your sin, do not despair. This is His mercy calling you back. Repentance is the Christian’s daily p…
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” Rom…
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 “The sheep know the Shepherd’s voice because they belong to Him. It is not merely that they hear; they know it is His. In a world full of competing calls, the true discipl…
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 “The Bible is not just a book to be read once; it is the livin…
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In the midst of a world shadowed by evil and despair, Christ’s light endures—unbroken, un…
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (ESV) “The mind is a battleground. Either it will…
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 “While we were yet sinners—when we were at our worst, at enmity with God, deserving nothing but wrath—Christ died for us. This is the wonder of t…
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7 “Pray for the peace of your city, for in its peace you will have peace. The ch…
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 “In the midst of tribulation, Jesus says, ‘I have overcome the world.’ This is our co…
“You will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” Luke 21:17 “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die. The world will hate the disciple because it hated the Master. To follow Jesus means to share His reproach and His cross. The disciple …
“And he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.’” Mark 2:27 “The Sabbath saved my life and helped preserve my family and helped preserve my career. I turn off my phone from Friday night to Saturday night. The wor…
“And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’” — Matthew 4:19 “The church is not called to make church members; it is called to make disciples. A disciple is one who learns from Christ, obeys Him, and reproduces Himself …
“And he said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’” — Luke 19:17 (ESV) “Faithfulness in little things leads to faithfulness in great things. God do…
“Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves…’ …because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will fin…
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” — 1 Corinthians 1:1…
