Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14. When Jesus sat down
As the Wind Blows
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5. Nicodemus was astonished as well as indignant at these words. He
Secret Interview
He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5, R.S.V. Nicodemus held a high position of trust
Doubts and Questions
Straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matthew 14:27. They [the disciples] “entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum.” They had left Jesus with dissatisfied hearts…. They
None Were Perfect
This priceless treasure we hold, so to speak, in a common earthenware jar—to show that the splendid power of it belongs to God and not to us. 2 Corinthians 4:7, Phillips. All the disciples had serious faults when Jesus called
Without Excuse
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10. How tenderly the Saviour dealt with him who
Publicans Not Excluded
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6. The calling of Matthew to be one of Christ’s disciples excited great indignation. For a religious teacher to choose a publican as