Daily Bible Quote On The Good Shepherd

John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

In John 10:11, Jesus refers to himself as the "good shepherd," which is a metaphor that would have been familiar to the people of that time. Shepherding was a common occupation in ancient Israel, and it was considered an honorable and important task. Shepherds were responsible for leading their flocks to pasture, protecting them from predators, and ensuring their well-being.

In the context of John 10, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and other religious leaders who have been questioning his authority and his claims to be the Messiah. He uses the metaphor of the shepherd and his sheep to explain his relationship with his followers and to contrast himself with the religious leaders who are more interested in their own power and status.

In verse 11, Jesus emphasizes that the good shepherd is willing to lay down his life for his sheep. This is a powerful statement that speaks to the depth of Jesus' love and care for us. He is willing to put our needs above his own and to make the ultimate sacrifice for us.

This statement also foreshadows the events that will unfold later in the Gospel, when Jesus will be arrested, tried, and crucified. He will literally lay down his life for us, becoming the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.

John 10:11 is a powerful metaphor that highlights Jesus' love and care for us, as well as his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for us. It speaks to the heart of the Gospel message and underscores the depth of Jesus' commitment to his mission.

Daily Bible Quote On The Resurrection

Mark 16:6
He said to them, “Don’t be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him!

Mark 16:6 is a verse from the Gospel of Mark. It describes the scene when the women who had come to the tomb of Jesus discovered that he had risen from the dead.

To understand the context of this verse, we can look at the preceding verses in Mark 16. In verses 1-5, the women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had come to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus with spices. When they arrived, they found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance to the tomb, and they saw a young man dressed in white inside the tomb.

This young man is the one who speaks to the women in verse 6, telling them not to be amazed and explaining that Jesus has risen from the dead. The young man also instructs the women to tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus will meet them in Galilee.

Other gospel accounts of this event can provide additional context and cross-references. For example, in Matthew 28:5-7, an angel appears to the women at the tomb and tells them not to be afraid, and then gives them a similar message about Jesus' resurrection and his plans to meet with the disciples in Galilee.

In Luke 24:1-8, a group of women, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Joanna, go to the tomb and find it empty. Two men in dazzling clothes appear to them and ask why they are looking for the living among the dead, before explaining that Jesus has risen from the dead.

Mark 16:6 describes the pivotal moment when the women discover that Jesus has risen from the dead, and it provides a message of hope and triumph over death that is central to our belief.

Daily Bible Quote On Rejoicing

Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices.
My body shall also dwell in safety.

Psalm 16 is a prayer of trust and confidence in God, expressing the psalmist's dependence on God for his security, satisfaction, and joy. In verse 9, the psalmist declares that his heart is glad and his tongue rejoices because he knows that his body will dwell in safety.

The context of this verse reveals that the psalmist is confident that God will protect him from harm and keep him secure. He trusts that God will guide him in the right path and preserve his life from danger. The psalmist acknowledges that his ultimate source of joy and satisfaction is found in God alone, and that his confidence in God's protection allows him to rejoice even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Furthermore, the psalmist also acknowledges that God is his portion and his inheritance. He declares that he will bless the Lord who has given him counsel, and that even at night, his heart instructs him. The psalmist recognizes that God's presence is his refuge, and that in God's presence there is fullness of joy.

Verse 9 of Psalm 16 expresses the psalmist's confidence in God's protection and his resulting joy and rejoicing. The context of the verse emphasizes the psalmist's trust in God for security and satisfaction, and his acknowledgement that God alone is his refuge and portion.

Daily Bible Quote On Healing

Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions.
He was crushed for our iniquities.
The punishment that brought our peace was on him;
and by his wounds we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 is a prophecy about the suffering and death of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The verse speaks of the Messiah being pierced and crushed for our transgressions and iniquities, and that his suffering brought us peace and healing.

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy through his death on the cross. He was pierced by nails and a spear, and he was crushed by the weight of the sins of the world that he bore on the cross. He took upon himself the punishment that we deserved, and through his sacrifice, he made peace between God and humanity possible.

The phrase "by his wounds we are healed" is often interpreted as referring to the spiritual healing that is available through our faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that through Jesus' sacrifice, we can be forgiven for our sins and reconciled to God, and that we can find healing and wholeness in our relationship with Him.

Isaiah 53:5 is a prophetic statement about the suffering and death of the Messiah, and we believe that Jesus fulfilled this prophecy through his sacrificial death on the cross. Through his death, he took upon himself the punishment for our sins, and through faith in him, we can find forgiveness, peace, and healing.

Daily Bible Quote On Jesus

John 12:8
For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.

John 12:1-8 recounts the story of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, anointing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume. This event occurred six days before the Passover, and Jesus was at the home of Simon the leper in Bethany. While Mary anointed Jesus' feet with the perfume, Judas Iscariot objected, saying that the perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor.

In verse 7, Jesus responds to Judas' objection by saying, "Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial." In verse 8, Jesus then says, "For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me."

Jesus is not saying that we should not care for the poor or that the poor are not important. Rather, he is indicating that his time on earth is limited and that the opportunity to show love and devotion to him is rare and precious. The phrase "you always have the poor with you" is a reference to Deuteronomy 15:11, which states, "There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore, I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land."

In this context, Jesus is emphasizing the importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities to show love and devotion to him, as he will not always be physically present on earth. This does not diminish the importance of caring for the poor, but rather highlights the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with Jesus while he was present on earth.

Daily Bible Quote On House Of Prayer

Mark 11:17
He taught, saying to them, “Isn’t it written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations?’ But you have made it a den of robbers!"

Mark 11:17 is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of Mark that describes Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As Jesus entered the temple, he noticed that merchants and money changers had set up shop in the temple courts, and he became angry at what he saw as their desecration of the Holy Place.

In Mark 11:15-16, it says, "On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts."

Then in Mark 11:17, Jesus explains his actions by quoting from the book of Isaiah: "'Is it not written: "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations"? But you have made it "a den of robbers."'" By invoking this scripture, Jesus is reminding his listeners of the original purpose of the temple, which was to be a place of worship and prayer for people from all nations.

However, the presence of merchants and money changers in the temple courts had turned the place into a marketplace rather than a house of prayer, and Jesus was angered by this desecration. His reference to the den of robbers suggests that he saw the merchants as engaging in dishonest or exploitative practices, taking advantage of the religious pilgrims who came to the temple to worship.

Mark 11:17 is a rebuke of the religious leaders who had allowed the temple to become a place of commerce rather than a place of worship. By overturning the tables and driving out the merchants, Jesus was making a statement about the importance of preserving the sanctity of religious places and the need to honor God with reverence and respect.

Daily Bible Quote On The Glory Of GOD

1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 is part of a larger passage where the Apostle Paul is warning the Corinthian church against idolatry and the dangers of participating in pagan feasts. In verses 14-22, St.Paul emphasizes that believers cannot participate in the Lord's table and also the table of demons.

In verse 23, St.Paul acknowledges that while all things may be lawful for believers, not all things are helpful or edifying. He then goes on to urge the Corinthians to prioritize the good of others over their own desires or freedoms.

It is in this context that St.Paul writes, "Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." St.Paul is urging believers to be mindful of their actions and how they impact others. Rather than simply seeking to exercise their own freedoms, they should seek to glorify God and edify others in all that they do.

In other words, believers should live their lives in such a way that their actions reflect the character and nature of God. This involves being mindful of the impact their actions have on others, and seeking to prioritize the good of others above their own desires. By doing so, they bring glory to God and reflect His love and grace to the world around them.