Grace and Truth in Jesus

For many centuries, the nation of Israel awaited the coming Messiah who would bring the Kingdom of God and make things right in the world. Despite pain, persecution, and setbacks, they persevered because their hope was grounded in the promises of God.

Israel’s wait was finally over when the Messiah, Jesus, arrived. However, Jesus did not come in a grand procession, or with a large army behind Him. He arrived quietly in the stillness of the night, as a baby, in a little town called Bethlehem.

But in a surprise twist: this newborn was not only the Messiah who would free God’s people from their sins—but God Himself. John tells us that “the Word was God” (John 1:1). The Word exists eternally, but for a time took on human form and lived among people.

Jesus began His earthly ministry in the most humble way—by coming as a baby. But, it’s through the person of Jesus that we see the glory of God. Paul says in Colossians, “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9).

The miracle of Jesus being born is that He was fully God and fully human. Jesus came from the Father’s glory, but took on human form so that He could live His life on our behalf.

"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

Jesus’ ministry on earth can be categorized by these two words: grace and truth. Jesus gave grace to people through the forgiveness of sins. But He also brought truth through His teachings and announcements. 

All of us who believe in Christ have received both grace and truth from Him. We have been given a second chance at life because of the forgiveness of our sins, and we are saved from eternal separation from God because of the truths we believe.

Thank God for sending His Son to earth as a baby. Spend some time in prayer thanking Him for the grace and truth that you have received.

THE GOSPEL FROM CALVARY

Tuesday, 18th August, 2026

JESUS: THE WORD WHO BECAME FLESH

TEXT: JOHN 1:1–18

KEY VERSE:

«“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us...” — John 1:14 (KJV)»

John 1 opens the Gospel with one of the greatest truths in all Scripture: Jesus Christ is the eternal Word of God.

Before Bethlehem, He was.

Before the beginning of creation, He was.

He was with God, and He was God. Through Him all things were made, and in Him was life.

John does not begin by telling us about Jesus' birth. He takes us beyond Bethlehem and reveals His eternal identity.

Jesus is not merely a good teacher, prophet, or religious leader. He is the Son of God, the eternal Word, the Light of the world, and the Saviour of mankind.

THREE LESSONS FROM JOHN 1

JESUS IS THE WORD AND HE IS GOD.

John 1:1 declares:

«“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”»

Jesus did not begin when He was born in Bethlehem.

He existed from eternity.

This means our faith is not built around a mere human personality. It is built upon Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God.

Therefore, when Jesus speaks, we should listen.

When Jesus commands, we should obey.

When Jesus calls, we should follow.

JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF MEN.

John 1:4–5 says:

«“In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness...”»

The world is filled with spiritual darkness, confusion, sin, fear, and deception.

But Jesus came as the Light.

Light reveals what darkness hides.

Light gives direction.

Light brings hope.

Light exposes sin and points us toward righteousness.

You may be walking through a dark season today, but darkness cannot overcome the Light of Christ.

Don't run from Jesus when life becomes difficult.

Run to the Light.

RECEIVE JESUS AND BECOME A CHILD OF GOD.

John 1:11–12 says:

«“He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God...”»

Jesus came to His own people, yet many rejected Him.

But the wonderful news is that everyone who receives Him by faith can become a child of God.

Your background does not disqualify you.

Your past does not have to define you.

Your failures do not have to be your final story.

Receive Christ. Believe in Him. Follow Him.

In Christ, you can have a new identity and a new beginning.

JESUS CAME TO DWELL AMONG US

John 1:14 gives us the beautiful truth:

«“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us...”»

God came near.

Jesus entered our world.

He experienced human life and revealed the glory of God among humanity.

The God we worship is not distant from our struggles.

Jesus understands suffering.

He understands rejection.

He understands temptation.

He understands human weakness.

And yet He remained without sin.

He came near so that we could come near to God.

BE A WITNESS FOR THE LIGHT

John also introduces us to John the Baptist, who came as a witness to the Light.

John 1:7 says:

«“The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.”»

John the Baptist understood his assignment.

He was not the Light.

He came to point people to the Light.

That is also our responsibility as believers.

We are not called to draw attention to ourselves.

We are called to point people to Jesus.

At home, point people to Jesus.

At work, point people to Jesus.

Among your friends, point people to Jesus.

On social media, point people to Jesus.

Through your character and conduct, let people see the difference Christ makes.

JESUS MUST INCREASE IN OUR LIVES

John the Baptist later declared:

«“He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30»

This should also be our prayer.

Less of self.

More of Christ.

Less pride.

More humility.

Less worldly influence.

More of God's Word.

Less compromise.

More holiness.

The more Jesus increases in us, the more His light shines through us.

✍🏽 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Jesus is the Light that darkness cannot overcome. Receive Him, follow Him, and let His light shine through your life.

🏽 PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Jesus Christ, the eternal Word, the Light of the world, and the Saviour of mankind.

Open my heart to know Jesus more deeply. Help me to receive Him, believe His Word, and faithfully follow Him.

Let the light of Christ shine in every area of my life. Remove every form of spiritual darkness, sin, confusion, and compromise.

Help me, like John the Baptist, to be a faithful witness who points others to Jesus.

May Christ increase in my life while self decreases. Let my words, actions, character, and lifestyle bring glory to Your name.

Thank You for making it possible for me to become Your child through faith in Jesus Christ.

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. 🏽

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

PSALMS 76–78

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A Nugget of Truth.
GOD’S WARNING AGAINST QUICK-PROFIT INVESTMENTS, WHAT CAN MONEY STEAL BEFORE IT IS EVER LOST?

“He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” — Proverbs 28:20

God does not condemn honest business, careful saving, or wise investment.

He warns against speculation—reckless ventures driven by haste, greed, excitement, and the dream of wealth without patient labor.

The greatest danger is not an empty account.

It is a heart emptied of Christ.

Inspiration warns that the feverish desire to become rich quickly is contrary to the faith God’s people profess.
---

① IT AWAKENS A HUNGER MONEY CANNOT SATISFY

Speculation whispers:

“One more gain—then I will have enough.”

But covetousness never says, “Enough.”

“They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare.” — 1 Timothy 6:9

When money becomes necessary for peace, identity, or security—

Christ is no longer treated as sufficient.
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② IT REPLACES FAITH WITH FINANCIAL EXCITEMENT

Faith asks:

“Lord, what is Your will?”

Greed asks:

“How quickly can this multiply?”

Soon charts are watched more carefully than Scripture.

Prayer becomes hurried.

Family worship weakens.

Mission is postponed.

“Trust… not in uncertain riches, but in the living God.” — 1 Timothy 6:17

Satan need not make us openly deny Christ—

only too absorbed in gain to walk closely with Him.
---

③ IT RISKS THE MASTER’S PROPERTY

Everything belongs to Christ.

We are stewards—not owners.

“It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2

Speculation treats God’s entrusted means as though no account must be given.

Stewardship asks, “How can this serve Christ?”

Greed asks, “How much can this serve me?”

Every peso carries a responsibility.
---

④ IT PROMISES FREEDOM—BUT OFTEN CREATES BONDAGE

Quick-profit ventures may begin with hope—

then produce anxiety, secrecy, debt, sleeplessness, damaged homes, and desperate attempts to recover losses.

Inspiration warns that speculative enterprises become a snare and may bring financial and spiritual ruin.

Failure can empty the pocket.

Success can enthrone greed.

The worst bankruptcy is not financial.

It is spiritual.
---

⑤ IT TRAINS THE CONSCIENCE TO COMPROMISE

When profit rules the heart, conviction becomes negotiable.

Truth may be softened.

Dishonesty may be excused.

Giving may feel like loss.

The Sabbath may become inconvenient.

“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” — Matthew 6:24

Money is a useful servant—

but a merciless master.

A venture may earn greatly and still destroy the soul.

“What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” — Mark 8:36
---

⑥ GOD’S WAY BUILDS BOTH PROVISION AND CHARACTER

God’s path is not reckless haste, but:

honest labor, patient diligence, careful planning, contentment, generosity, integrity, and trust in His providence.

“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” — Proverbs 13:11

Speculation wants the harvest without cultivation—

the reward without discipline,

the crown without the cross.

But God is preparing more than our finances.

He is preparing our characters for eternity.
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CHRIST IS THE TREASURE THAT CANNOT COLLAPSE

Jesus did not grasp for gain.

He surrendered everything to save us.

“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” — 2 Corinthians 8:9

He exchanged heaven’s glory for Bethlehem’s poverty—

and Calvary’s cross for our eternal life.

No earthly return can equal the riches found in Christ.

Therefore:

Work honestly.
Plan wisely.
Reject greed-driven risk.
Live within your means.
Give generously.
Seek Christ first.

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” — Matthew 6:20

The safest investment is not the one promising the fastest return.

It is the one you can place before Jesus with a clear conscience, manage without covetousness, use to bless others, and explain faithfully in the judgment.

Beloved, before asking,

“How much can I earn?”

Ask:

“Will this strengthen my faith and serve Christ—or quietly make money my master?”

A fortune gained while faith is lost is not profit. It is eternal bankruptcy.

A Nugget of Truth.
GOD’S WARNING AGAINST QUICK-PROFIT INVESTMENTS, WHAT CAN MONEY STEAL BEFORE IT IS EVER LOST?

“He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” — Proverbs 28:20

God does not condemn honest business, careful saving, or wise investment.

He warns against speculation—reckless ventures driven by haste, greed, excitement, and the dream of wealth without patient labor.

The greatest danger is not an empty account.

It is a heart emptied of Christ.

Inspiration warns that the feverish desire to become rich quickly is contrary to the faith God’s people profess.
---

① IT AWAKENS A HUNGER MONEY CANNOT SATISFY

Speculation whispers:

“One more gain—then I will have enough.”

But covetousness never says, “Enough.”

“They that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare.” — 1 Timothy 6:9

When money becomes necessary for peace, identity, or security—

Christ is no longer treated as sufficient.
---

② IT REPLACES FAITH WITH FINANCIAL EXCITEMENT

Faith asks:

“Lord, what is Your will?”

Greed asks:

“How quickly can this multiply?”

Soon charts are watched more carefully than Scripture.

Prayer becomes hurried.

Family worship weakens.

Mission is postponed.

“Trust… not in uncertain riches, but in the living God.” — 1 Timothy 6:17

Satan need not make us openly deny Christ—

only too absorbed in gain to walk closely with Him.
---

③ IT RISKS THE MASTER’S PROPERTY

Everything belongs to Christ.

We are stewards—not owners.

“It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2

Speculation treats God’s entrusted means as though no account must be given.

Stewardship asks, “How can this serve Christ?”

Greed asks, “How much can this serve me?”

Every peso carries a responsibility.
---

④ IT PROMISES FREEDOM—BUT OFTEN CREATES BONDAGE

Quick-profit ventures may begin with hope—

then produce anxiety, secrecy, debt, sleeplessness, damaged homes, and desperate attempts to recover losses.

Inspiration warns that speculative enterprises become a snare and may bring financial and spiritual ruin.

Failure can empty the pocket.

Success can enthrone greed.

The worst bankruptcy is not financial.

It is spiritual.
---

⑤ IT TRAINS THE CONSCIENCE TO COMPROMISE

When profit rules the heart, conviction becomes negotiable.

Truth may be softened.

Dishonesty may be excused.

Giving may feel like loss.

The Sabbath may become inconvenient.

“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” — Matthew 6:24

Money is a useful servant—

but a merciless master.

A venture may earn greatly and still destroy the soul.

“What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” — Mark 8:36
---

⑥ GOD’S WAY BUILDS BOTH PROVISION AND CHARACTER

God’s path is not reckless haste, but:

honest labor, patient diligence, careful planning, contentment, generosity, integrity, and trust in His providence.

“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” — Proverbs 13:11

Speculation wants the harvest without cultivation—

the reward without discipline,

the crown without the cross.

But God is preparing more than our finances.

He is preparing our characters for eternity.
---

CHRIST IS THE TREASURE THAT CANNOT COLLAPSE

Jesus did not grasp for gain.

He surrendered everything to save us.

“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” — 2 Corinthians 8:9

He exchanged heaven’s glory for Bethlehem’s poverty—

and Calvary’s cross for our eternal life.

No earthly return can equal the riches found in Christ.

Therefore:

Work honestly.
Plan wisely.
Reject greed-driven risk.
Live within your means.
Give generously.
Seek Christ first.

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” — Matthew 6:20

The safest investment is not the one promising the fastest return.

It is the one you can place before Jesus with a clear conscience, manage without covetousness, use to bless others, and explain faithfully in the judgment.

Beloved, before asking,

“How much can I earn?”

Ask:

“Will this strengthen my faith and serve Christ—or quietly make money my master?”

A fortune gained while faith is lost is not profit. It is eternal bankruptcy.

In the year AD 400:

St. Patrick was taken captive by pirates and taken to Ireland where he would be converted to Christ.
St. Augustine published his book Confessions in North Africa.
St. Jerome was finishing his Latin translation the Vulgate in a monastery in Bethlehem.
St. John Chrysostom was preaching a sermon series through the Book of Acts in Constantinople.

In a single year, from Britain to Ireland to Africa to Bethlehem to Turkey, Christ's Kingdom advances!

He left his name on a ring in the Judean hills.
Pontius Pilate governed Judea from approximately 26 to 36 AD — a decade that included the crucifixion of Jesus. He appears in all four Gospels, in the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus, in the Roman historian Tacitus and in the Pilate Stone discovered at Caesarea Maritima in 1961, which confirmed his name and title in carved limestone.
Then in 2018 a second physical artifact bearing his name was confirmed.
The ring had actually been found decades earlier, in 1968, during excavations at Herodium — the massive fortified palace-mountain built by Herod the Great near Bethlehem that later served as an administrative centre under Roman prefects. It was a simple copper ring, the kind worn by mid-level officials rather than the elite, bearing an image of a wine vessel and an inscription around it.
The inscription had been difficult to read clearly with the technology of 1968. It was set aside.
In 2018, after advanced photographic imaging was applied to the ring's surface, the text became legible. It read: Pilatus.
Scholars at the Hebrew University published the identification in the Israel Exploration Journal. While they acknowledged that Pilatus was not an entirely unique name, its presence on an official-style ring found at a Roman administrative site in Judea from the exact period of Pilate's governance made the connection highly probable.
A copper ring. Found in the hills where he served. Bearing his name.
The man who asked what is truth, who washed his hands of Jesus's blood in front of the crowd, who wrote the inscription above the cross and refused to change it — left behind a small copper ring in the Judean hills that carried his name through two thousand years of silence.
Share this with someone who thinks Pilate was only a biblical character.
"Pilate said to them: what shall I do then with Jesus who is called the Messiah?" — Matthew 27:22
#PontiusPilate #Archaeology #BibleFacts #VerifiedHistory

Daily Bible Lesson.
THE BIOGRAPHY OF JESUS CHRIST — THE LORD WHO SAVES.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” — John 14:6.

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity—the Saviour who came into the world to reveal God's love, teach truth, and redeem humanity through His death and resurrection.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Jesus Christ
Hebrew: Yeshua
Greek: Iēsous
Meaning: “The Lord Saves”
Birth: Traditionally dated to around 4–6 B.C., in Bethlehem of Judea.
Family:
Mother: Mary, a young Jewish woman.
Legal Father: Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth and descendant of David.
Siblings: The Gospels mention brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas—and also unnamed sisters (Mark 6:3).
Origin: Jesus was Jewish and was associated with the tribe of Judah and the royal lineage of David. He was raised in Nazareth of Galilee.

2. EARLY LIFE
Birth in Bethlehem: Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room in the inn (Luke 2:7).
Visitors: Shepherds came to see Him, and later wise men from the East visited Him.
Flight to Egypt: Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod's attempt to kill Him (Matthew 2:13–15).
Return to Nazareth: After Herod's death, the family returned and settled in Nazareth.
At Age 12: Jesus astonished the teachers in the temple with His understanding and answers (Luke 2:46–47).

3. EDUCATION & TEACHING
Jesus was not known to have attended a formal rabbinical school. Some people were amazed at His knowledge and asked, “How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?” (John 7:15).
His teaching was marked by:
Deep knowledge of Scripture
Divine wisdom
Dependence upon His Father
Unparalleled spiritual authority
Jesus was called Rabbi, meaning Teacher, by many who recognized His authority (John 3:2).
His authority did not come from human credentials—it came from the truth He taught and the divine mission He fulfilled.

4. CAREER & PUBLIC MINISTRY
Occupation: Jesus was known as a carpenter or craftsman (Mark 6:3). He worked before beginning His public ministry.
Public Ministry: He preached the Kingdom of God and:
Healed the sick
Cast out demons
Forgave sins
Performed miracles
Raised the dead
Taught God's truth
Trained His disciples

5. ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES
His Achievements
He taught the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7).
He performed many recorded miracles.
He trained twelve apostles and many other disciples.
He fulfilled numerous Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.
His Challenges
Opposition from religious leaders.
Rejection by people in His hometown.
Betrayal by Judas.
Denial by Peter.
Abandonment by His disciples.
False accusations, torture, and crucifixion.

6. MARRIAGE, CHILDREN & PERSONAL LIFE
Marriage & Children: The Bible does not record Jesus as having a wife or biological children. His earthly life was completely devoted to His Father's mission.
Personal Life: Scripture does not describe hobbies in the modern sense, but Jesus regularly:
Withdrew to pray
Spent time alone with His Father
Fasted
Spent time in quiet places
His greatest passion was fulfilling the will of His Father and saving humanity.

7. MAJOR TURNING POINTS
Baptism: Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and a voice from heaven declared, “This is my beloved Son.” (Matthew 3:16–17)
Temptation in the Wilderness: Jesus fasted for forty days and resisted Satan's temptations (Matthew 4:1–11).
Transfiguration: Jesus revealed His glory before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1–8).
Gethsemane: Before the cross, Jesus experienced profound anguish and submitted Himself to the Father's will (Luke 22:39–46).

8. LEGACY & IMPACT
Redemption: Through His death and resurrection, Jesus became the foundation of Christian hope for salvation.
The Church: He established and commissioned His followers to carry the gospel to the world.
His Teachings: He taught radical love, forgiveness, humility, mercy, and service.
Global Impact:
Billions of people identify as Christians worldwide.
His teachings have profoundly influenced cultures and societies.
His life became a central reference point in the traditional division of history into B.C. and A.D.

9. HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Jesus lived during the period of Roman rule in Judea.
Caesar Augustus was emperor during the time of His birth.
Herod the Great ruled Judea as a Roman client king.
The period was marked by:
Roman political control
Social unrest
Religious tension
Jewish hopes for the promised Messiah

10. CHALLENGES & HOW JESUS RESPONDED
Challenges
Religious opposition from Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes.
Misunderstanding from His own disciples.
Betrayal by Judas.
Denial by Peter.
Abandonment by His followers.
False accusations, torture, and crucifixion.
His Response
Deep prayer life
Complete trust in the Father's will
Unshakable commitment to His mission
Forgiveness—even toward those who crucified Him (Luke 23:34)
Jesus responded to hatred with love, to betrayal with forgiveness, and to suffering with obedience.

11. REFLECTIONS & LESSONS FROM JESUS
Lessons He Taught
Love your enemies — Matthew 5:44
Treat others as you would want to be treated — Luke 6:31
True greatness is found in serving others — Mark 9:35
Forgive others
Love God with all your heart
Core Christian Beliefs
God is love.
Salvation is offered through God's grace and received through faith.
Eternal life is available through Jesus Christ.
Jesus' Call to His Followers
“Take up your cross, and follow Me.” — Matthew 16:24
“Love the Lord thy God... and thy neighbour as thyself.” — Matthew 22:37–39

12. HIS DEATH & RESURRECTION
Crucifixion: Jesus was crucified under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, around A.D. 30–33, during Passover.
Place: Golgotha, meaning “The Place of the Skull,” outside Jerusalem.
Manner: He was crucified between two criminals after suffering severe physical abuse.
Significance: Christians believe Jesus died as the Lamb of God, making salvation available to humanity (John 1:29).
Resurrection: Jesus rose from the dead on the third day and appeared to His followers and many others, including more than 500 people according to 1 Corinthians 15:6.
Ascension: He later ascended into heaven.
THE CROSS WAS NOT THE END—THE EMPTY TOMB DECLARED THAT JESUS HAD CONQUERED DEATH!

13. HIS LEGACY AFTER DEATH
Christianity spread throughout the world.
His followers carried His gospel to the nations.
His life inspired martyrs, missionaries, reformers, and countless believers.
His resurrection remains the central hope of Christianity.
His message continues to transform lives today.

THE GREATEST LIFE EVER LIVED
Jesus was more than a historical figure. He is the Saviour, the Messiah, the Son of God, and the hope of humanity.
He came to seek the lost.
He came to reveal the Father's love.
He died for sinners.
He conquered the grave.
He is coming again!

THE QUESTION IS NOT ONLY “WHO WAS JESUS?”
THE QUESTION IS: “WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?”

I am convinced that the star of Bethlehem was a real star that showed up in the constellation Virgo prior to the birth of Jesus and continued to shine for about seven years. The apocryphal Gospel of James, written by the brother of Jesus, and writings of the first-century bishop Ignatius describe the star as dazzling, with Ignatius saying that it “outshone all the celestial lights, and to which the Sun and Moon did obeisance.” - RON PHILLIPS

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Hebrews 4:14 ɴᴋᴊᴠ

He is Jesus. And what does that name mean to us? It tells us of the love that brought Him from the eternal throne to Bethlehem’s manger; it tells us of a life of suffering-service that led through sorrow and shame and loss to the cross of Calvary; it tells us how His love declared itself there. The waves of death uplifted their awful crests and rolled upon Him to engulf Him; the billows of Satan’s power roared about Him to destroy Him, and He went down beneath the deep waters of God’s judgment against sin on our behalf. But though He stood for us where all the seas met upon Him, yet was His love not quenched (Jn. 13:1). It burned with a fervent flame amid the fierce waters, and shed its wondrous light in the darkness of that awful hour, and there it triumphed, and now the Lord is risen: He lives upon the throne of God for us, and, as the hymn states, “We stand beyond the doom of all our sins through Jesus’ empty tomb.”

His love has not changed one whit: it is as deeply interested in our welfare today as it was when it bore our sins on the tree. Were it otherwise, Jesus would no longer bear that precious name for us, and we should have neither savior, priest, nor home.

But Jesus is the Son of God, for so our text presents Him, and while the name “Jesus” carries us in thought down to the very depths of the humiliation into which His love carried Him, “the Son of God” presents His glory, His magnificent greatness, the unmeasured splendor of His Person and inheritance. “Jesus” tells us of His preciousness to us. “The Son of God” tells us of His preciousness to God.

J. T. Mawson


Jesus! That name is Love,
Jesus, our Lord!Jesus, all names above,
Jesus, the Lord!


J. G. Deck


https://gbv-online.org/calendar/773/date/2026-07-26

Here is Today's Message
Fear (3372) Genesis NKJV
General 14:21-24 Now the king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the persons, and take the goods for yourself."
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth,
"that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say, 'I have made Abram rich'--
"except only what the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who went with me; Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion."
Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward."
Genesis 21:17-18 And God heard the voice of the lad. Then the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, "What ails you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is.
"Arise, lift up the lad and hold him with your hand, for I will make him a great nation."
Genesis 26:23-25 Then he went up from there to Beersheba.
And the LORD appeared to him the same night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham; do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for My servant Abraham's sake.
So he built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD, and he pitched his tent there; and there Isaac's servants dug a well.
Genesis 35:16-20 Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor.
Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her; "Do not fear; you will have this son also."
And so it was, as her soul was departing (foe she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin.
So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).
And Jacob set a pillar on her grave, which is the pillar of Rachel's grave to this day.
Genesis 43 19:25 When they drew near to the steward of Joseph´s house, they talked with him at the door of the house,
and said, "O sir, we indeed came down the first time to buy food;
"but it happened, when we came to the encampment, that we opened our sacks, and there, each man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight; so we have brought it back in our hand.
"And we have brought down other money in our hands to buy food. We do not know who put our money in our sacks."
But he said, "Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money." Then he brought Simeon out to them.
So the man brought the men into Joseph's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkey's feed.
Then they made the present ready for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they would eat bread there.
Genesis 46:2-3 Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" And he said, "Here I am."
So He said, "I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.
Genesis 50:18-21 Then his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they said, "Behold, we are your servants."
Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?
"But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
"Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.