Bible Verse for Today

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

—Philippians 3:17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Some critics of preaching and preachers say, "I would rather see a sermon any day than hear one." I'm not distressed because people want to "see a sermon." The life of those preaching should be consistent with what they preach. Some don't "practice what they preach," and their hypocrisy discredits the message of Christ in the...

 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

—John 3:16-17 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Jesus came to save the world. Jesus came to save you. Jesus came to save me. Why? Because of the Father's love for us! Don't let human commentary on this clear truth distort the...

 

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach...

—Mark 3:14 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

While there are many intriguing and fascinating thoughts in this sentence, the one phrase that touches my heart is this one: "... that they might be with him ...." This reminds me of that great passage: "[The leaders of the Sanhedrin] recognized that [###, his apostles,] had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13). Now I know that we...

 

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.

—Galatians 3:13 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Cursed! Not just in the sense that he was mocked and his detractors cursed at him, but in the sense that he received the curse of death because of our sin. He did what was hideous and scandalous; he died on a Cross — hung to a tree in front of a jeering mob, executed like sub-human scum...

 

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.

—Colossians 3:12 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

What an incredible thought! We are dearly loved as God's chosen and holy children. No wonder God calls us to a lifestyle of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience! Think how often our Father needs to use these qualities with us! How can we not share with others what God has...

 

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

—1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

There is only one foundation on which the Church and the Christian life can be built. That foundation is Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:4-7; Ephesians 2:20). He is the one God sent to save us (John 3:16). He is the "the way, the truth, and the life" and the only way to God (John 14:6). The LORD Jesus Christ is the name above all names, at which...

 

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

—Galatians 3:10-11 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Thankfully, God provided us the Sacrifice that makes us righteous and pays for our sins because none of us keeps God's laws...

 

What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one...

—Romans 3:9-10 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul is driving home the point in Romans 3 that none of us can come close to approximating God's perfection, righteousness, compassion, grace, and holiness. So how do we get there? How do we escape the stranglehold and guilt of sin? God's...

 

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

—Psalm 3:8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

God is The Great Deliverer! That's his chosen expertise. Whether it was delivering the Israelites from Egypt through the Red Sea from Pharaoh's army ages ago or rescuing a sinner from sin and death through Christ today, our God is The Great Deliverer! So, repeatedly pray today for people who need God's deliverance from sin, death, disease, family conflict...

 

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.

—Philippians 3:7-8 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Paul had accomplished great things — at least in his mind — during his spiritual life as a teacher and Pharisee before he became a Christian. His...