Picturing Elders: Elders

We have started a series on the elders of the church. This study is the result of our church family’s study in Paul’s letter to Titus. Paul has left Titus on Crete to straighten out the problems in the churches and appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). That led us into a study of … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Elders →

Picturing Elders – Overview

God is so kind to us. He knows our frailties. He knows how we think. He leans into us in kindness and speaks to us in ways we can understand. That is a beautiful thing. God has spoken to us in the Bible. He did not have to, but He did. He has revealed Himself … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Overview →

The Head of the Church

Before we start this study on elders, it is essential that we remember – Jesus is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:15, 5:23; Colossians 1:18, 2:19). Jesus has died for His church and purchased us with His own blood (Acts 20:28). God “has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us … Continue reading The Head of the Church →

Thinking Biblically About Elders

Our church family is studying Paul’s letter to Titus. It is a short offering. There are only forty-six verses in the whole letter. It may take a slow reader fifteen minutes to read the whole thing. Yet, it has take our church a long time to study the first chapter of this book. This is … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Elders →

I Will Dwell in the Lord’s House Forever

"Lord, great Shepherd of the sheep, You are good. Your goodness pursues us all of our lives. You are merciful and gracious. Your mercy pursues us all our days. You have purchased us with Your own blood. We belong to You. Your wrath is not aimed at us. Instead, Your grace, Your covenant love is … Continue reading I Will Dwell in the Lord’s House Forever →

Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me

“Lord, Your goodness pursues Your people. There is no way for us to outrun it. There is no way for us to exhaust it. You are infinitely good, and Your goodness will pursue us forever. We are Your people. Your have made us benefactors of the New Covenant through the death of Jesus Christ in … Continue reading Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Pursue Me →

My Cup Runneth Over

"Lord, You have made our cups overflow. We have You as our Shepherd. We have all that we need in You. You are all our greatest blessing and joy. You are infinite. Our cups are too small to contain an infinitely great God and all Your benefits. Yet, You continue to pour into our already … Continue reading My Cup Runneth Over →

You Anoint My Head With Oil

“Lord, You are a good and kind Shepherd. You have died in the place of the sheep. You have given us eternal life. You have also provided us with comfort. As a shepherd puts oil on his sheep to heal wounds and relieve discomforts, You have given us the Holy Spirit as the Comforter. He … Continue reading You Anoint My Head With Oil →

You Prepare a Table Before Me

"Lord, our Good Shepherd, may we rest content in Your provision for us. You provide for us even as the ultimate enemy looks on at us. While our enemy seeks to devour us, we can rest safely in Your physical and spiritual provision, protection, and guidance. May we remember, no matter the enemies, no matter … Continue reading You Prepare a Table Before Me →

Praying 1 Thessalonians 2:13

1 Thessalonians 2:13 – “And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.” “Father, may You be … Continue reading Praying 1 Thessalonians 2:13 →