After Jesus had spoken these words (to his disciples), he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so...

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening...

Let God arise, and let God’s enemies be scattered;   let those who hate God flee.  As smoke is driven away, so you should drive them...

When (the apostles) had come together, they asked [Jesus], “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He...

Paul explained to the Greeks who God was in terms they could understand, and used language that in many ways I think helps us to get a...

(Jesus said to the disciples),“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another...

Who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear...

Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living and has not let our feet slip. For you,...

Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, “Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. For as I went through the...

Jesus claim that he was "the way, the truth, and the life," comes in the context of a long speech and prayer that cover four chapters in...

(Jesus said to his disciples):“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are...

Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the...

In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me; rescue me...

Filled with the Holy Spirit, [Stephen] gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he...

This week had passages about what the early Christian church community was like, as well as the threats they faced. Here is a brief video...

“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The...

For it is a commendable thing if, being aware of God, a person endures pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul....

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone...

One of my favorite hymns about the promise we receive from our baptism,