Author name: The Rev Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt

March 20  1 John 3:23 “And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” This verse beautifully summarizes the essence of Christian obedience in two interconnected commands: faith in Christ and love for others. These are not separate […]

  March 19 Philippians 1:25  “Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith.”   In this verse, Paul expresses his confidence that he will continue living rather than departing to be with Christ (as he discussed in the previous verses). His

    March 18 Galatians 3:14  “so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.” 1. Context: This verse is part of Paul’s argument that justification comes by faith, not by works of the Law. In the broader passage (Galatians

    March 17 Luke 8:50  “But Jesus on hearing this answered him, ‘Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.’” This verse is part of the account of Jairus, a synagogue ruler who pleaded with Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Before they could reach her, messengers arrived, saying she had died.

    March 16 John 11:25-26  “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’” Commentary: This passage is part of Jesus’ conversation with Martha after the

    March 15 Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” This verse is a powerful encouragement for believers to approach God boldly in prayer, relying on His grace and mercy rather than their

March 14 Romans 4:3 “For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’”   1. Context in Paul’s Argument In Romans 4, Paul is explaining that righteousness comes by faith, not by works of the Law. He uses Abraham as the prime example of justification by faith,

    March 13  Colossians 2:6-7  “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”   1. Receiving Christ (v. 6) Paul reminds the Colossians that they have received Christ Jesus as Lord.

March 12 Mark 5:36 “But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’” Context: This verse occurs within the story of Jairus, the synagogue ruler, who comes to Jesus pleading for Him to heal his dying daughter. On the way to Jairus’ house, a woman suffering

http://March 11 Ephesians 3:16-17 March 11 Ephesians 3:16-17  “that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love,”   1. Divine Strength and Power