Mighty Counselor of the Ages
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.—James 1:5 Do not think that the Christian life is a life free from temptation. Temptations will come to every Christian. Both the Christian and the one who does not […]
Sacrificial Victim
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.—Isaiah 53:7 The Son of God Himself descended from heaven in the garb of humanity that He might give power to men and women, enabling them to be partakers of the divine […]
Great Burden Bearer
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.—1 Peter 5:7 When in trouble, many think they must appeal to some earthly friend, telling him their perplexities, and begging for help. Under trying circumstances unbelief fills their hearts, and the way seems dark. And all the time there stands beside them the mighty […]
Head of Humanity
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.—Colossians 1:15 This is a time when every person in a responsible position, and every member of the church, should bring every feature of his work into close accord with the teachings of the word of God. By untiring vigilance, by fervent prayer, […]
Israel’s Ruler
Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”—John 1:49 In the Jewish age, all the revealings of God to His people, everything relating to His worship, was closely connected with the sanctuary—with the tabernacle in the wilderness, and afterward with the temple. Here God […]
Good Shepherd
“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.”—John 10:4 Near Bethsaida, at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee, was a lonely region, beautiful with the fresh green of spring, that offered a welcome retreat to Jesus and His disciples. […]
