By David Faust I have visited a lot of hospital patients over the years and I try not to be squeamish, but the sight of blood still bothers me. My wife, an R.N., handles it better than I do. So does my M.D. son-in-law who has spent a lot of time in hospital emergency rooms. […]
By Dr. Mark Scott This famous text contains the teachings of Jesus, the questions of Nicodemus, and the saving love of God. This late-night conversation between Jesus and this Pharisee led to a bright sunrise of teaching concerning saving love. Birth John 3:1-5 In each section of our text there is a rhetorical device (verses […]
By Dr. Mark Scott David’s music comforted King Saul (1 Samuel 16:23), but the lyrics of the shepherd’s 23rd psalm comfort us all. Who hasn’t been moved by the words of this most famous passage? It has been read at more funeral services than any other psalm. It underlines God’s comfort, provision, discipline, guidance, joy, […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Psalm 23 1. For you personally, what does it mean to say that Jesus is your Good Shepherd? 2. Do you know anyone who seems harassed and helpless, like a sheep without a shepherd? What […]
By David Faust The problems of our time won’t be solved by better government, but by better shepherds. The Role of Shepherds Shepherds feed the flock, guiding their sheep to green pastures and quiet streams. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” (Psalm 23:1). Shepherds fight for the flock. “Your rod and your staff, […]
