Although Jesus was not sinful and did not sin, God considered him to be guilty of our sin in order that he might die in our place. Paul’s point is that Jesus died a death as our substitute, and he …
This verse is the first line of David’s song of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was returned to the city of Jerusalem. His words would have been a comfort both to his contemporaries and to the people of …
This verse opens Jesus’ words of comfort to his disciples in John 14:1-16:33. Jesus knew his trial and death would happen soon and so He both reiterated and clarified his identity and mission to his followers. Rather than focus on …
After the prefatory statement that opens John’s Gospel, this verse establishes God’s sovereignty in Creation and Jesus role in the Trinitarian act of bringing the world into existence. When John later states that “the Word became flesh,” this verse helps …
Ephesians 5:17-6:9 is an extended consideration of our new life in Christ. In the following verse it is clear that God is the primary audience of our worship, and yet in this verse it is also clear that our worship …
Jeremiah 10 deals with a choice for Israel. They could either serve the one true God or serve a false idol. The following chapter reveals that Israel made the wrong choice, breaking God’s covenant with them by choosing worship false …
