Even as [Jesus] spoke, many put their faith in him. —John 8:30. While we often talk about Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we can also find it easy to ignore his

“But what about you?” [Jesus] asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” —Mark 8:29 The sweetest confession any of us will ever make is

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28. The real issue

The men [in the boat caught in the storm] were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” —Matthew 8:27. What

In the same way [as the Spirit blesses us in so many ways in our lives], the Spirit [also] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we

[Jesus warned the crowds,] “I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. —Romans 8:25. I’m not good at waiting. I don’t like waiting for Christmas. I

Not only [is all creation groaning under its bondage to decay], but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption

[God promised,] “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” —Genesis 8:22. Based on God’s promises, These

[Jesus] replied [when he was alerted his physical family was near], “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” —Luke 8:21. I love

We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift [of money you have given for the Christians in Jerusalem]. For we are taking pains to

When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?

You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. —Romans 8:18. “Life is pain… Anyone who says differently is selling

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to [Jesus], and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”—Romans 8:15.

Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has fortified many towns. But I will send fire upon their cities that will consume their fortresses. —Hosea 8:14. In prosperity,

For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because