And the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid!” Look, I proclaim good news to you, a great joy, which will be to all people. Because there was born to you today a Savior (who is Christ the Lord) in the city of David. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ came...
1 Peter 3:14 – Unlikely Suffering
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we should not be afraid. ...
1 Peter 3:6 – Sarah’s Example
as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him sir, whose daughters you are doing good and fearing no terror. Truth to Learn Sarah is Peter’s example of a wife who is submissive to her husband. Behind the Words The word translated “obedient” is the Greek word, hupakouō, which literally...
1 Peter 2:17 – Christ-like Behavior
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Truth to Learn Treating others respectfully is not an option for Christians; we are commanded to do it! Jesus Christ is our example. Behind the Words The word translated “honor” is timaō, which means “to place a value...
Ephesians 5:33 – Back to the Point
Moreover, each individual among you also is to love his own wife as himself, and the wife that she honors her husband. Truth to Learn The responsibilities of husband and wife are not optional. Behind the Words “Moreover” is a translation of the Greek adverb plēn, which is a...
Luke 2:10, 11 – Born To Die
And the angel said to them, Do not fear. Look, I proclaim good news to you, a great joy, which will be to all people. Because today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born to you in the city of David. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ came forth...
Luke 2:8-10; Matthew 28:5-7 – He Is Risen!
8Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And behold, an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10Then the angel said to them,...
Ephesians 5:33 – Back to the Point
Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Truth to Learn The responsibilities of husband and wife are not optional. Behind the Words “Nevertheless” is a translation of the Greek adverb plēn, which...