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34. Jesus, the Good Shepherd: Caring for His Sheep Oct 16, 2024

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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. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:1-4)
This psalm reminds us that God leads, nourishes, and protects us, no matter what valleys we face.
Puritan pastor Thomas Watson once said, “As a shepherd leads his flock into rich pastures, so Christ leads His sheep into the blessed pastures of His grace.” Thomas Watson, “The Godly Man’s Picture” (1666).

33. Our Great High Priest: Jesus Understands Our Weakness and Intercedes for Us Oct 15, 2024

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Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16) (ESV)
This passage shows that Jesus doesn’t just know about our struggles; He has felt them firsthand. Because He understands our weaknesses, we can confidently approach God, knowing we’ll find mercy and grace.

Matthew Henry explains it well:

“As our High Priest, Jesus is ever living to make intercession. He has finished the work of atonement by His death, and now lives to see that work applied to all who come to God by Him.”

Jesus’ work isn’t just in the past—it’s ongoing. He is continually applying the grace He purchased for us.

32. Our Humble Savior: Have the Mind of Christ Oct 14, 2024

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Isaiah 53:3-5; He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Think of this dear friend, Jesus was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our sins. This is humility in Love.
Mark 10:45; For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

The One who is the image of the invisible God, whom all things were created through and for, and who holds all things together is the Christ who came to serve and die for our sin. What a Savior!

31. Jesus Is Truth: Our Absolute Oct 11, 2024

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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

“If Jesus is who He says He is, then He’s not just a great teacher but the very embodiment of truth. His words are the final authority on everything we know to be true.” – The Reason for God, Tim Keller
We see in the Gospels that the Word, Jesus, became flesh. Jesus is full of grace and truth. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

30. Our Patient God Oct 10, 2024

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But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:16 (ESV)

In theological terms, God’s patience (often referred to as His “long-suffering”) is understood as God’s willingness to delay His righteous judgment against sin, allowing time for repentance and spiritual growth. It is an aspect of His mercy and grace, demonstrating His desire for people to come to a saving knowledge of Him rather than face immediate consequences for sin.

Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 (ESV)

29. Our Perfect God: Perfect In Every Aspect Oct 09, 2024

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God’s perfection refers to the absolute and complete nature of His being, attributes, and actions. It means that He lacks nothing in goodness, wisdom, power, justice, and love. His nature is free from any flaw, error, or deficiency. This perfection extends to all His actions and plans, which are always in alignment with His perfect will, purpose, and character.

This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. (Psalm 18:30)

28. Our Compassionate God: Caring for His Creation Oct 08, 2024

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A compassionate God is one who is deeply aware of the suffering and needs of His creation and actively moves to alleviate that suffering.

Psalm 103:13: As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. God cares much for His own and His kindness is displayed throughout the Bible.
Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
In“The Reason for God”, Tim Keller writes: “The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time.”

27. The God Who Forgives: Forgiveness and Healing Oct 07, 2024

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He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:10-12) (ESV)

Tim Keller (Pastor and Author) "God’s forgiveness doesn’t come in response to repentance; it is the result of what Jesus has already done for us. When we turn to Him, we are met with the embrace of a Father who has already forgiven us.” (Timothy Keller, The Prodigal God, 2008)

26. The God Who Satisfies: Draw Near to Him Today Oct 04, 2024

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The God who satisfies refers to the biblical understanding of God as the ultimate source of fulfillment, contentment, and joy for the human soul. Unlike temporary or worldly pleasures that can leave us longing for more, God alone is able to meet the deepest needs and desires of our hearts, offering lasting peace, joy, and contentment.

Psalm 63:1-5 (ESV) O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips.

25. The Justice of God: Understanding Divine Fairness Oct 03, 2024

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Justice refers to one of God’s essential attributes, denoting His moral perfection and righteousness in His actions, both in relation to Himself and to His creation. In Scripture, God’s justice involves giving people what is due to them—rewarding the righteous and punishing the wicked—based on His perfect knowledge and standards of holiness.

Deuteronomy 32:4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.”

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