Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. —Romans 12:11 Paul is emphatic that Jesus’ disciples must be full of spiritual fervor to serve the Lord.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. —Romans 12:10. A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation focused on what we

I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. —Luke 12:8. What a simple way to inherit a

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. —Romans 12:9. Our love cannot be feigned, faked, or fickle! That means that we abhor evil. We

Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm. —Proverbs 12:7. The principle of this proverb is true in every culture. An evil

And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he

I tell you that one greater than the temple is here. —Matthew 12:6. What is the most outstanding construction project built by human hands? Jesus is more remarkable still! What

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one

Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship.

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. —2 Corinthians 11:30. One of Paul’s recurring themes throughout 2 Corinthians is that God’s strength is

For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. —1 Corinthians 11:29. The Lord‘s Supper is a precious time for Christians.

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” —Luke 11:28. Jesus responded to the crowd’s praises for his mother and redirected that blessing

“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to

“Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” —John 11:26. These were Jesus’ words to Martha when her brother had died. She still hoped Jesus

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” —Mark 11:25. This passage is one

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks,