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How Do We Hear God? The Parable of the Good Shepherd

Scripture Reading: John 10:1-21 ESV How to hear God begins not with learning to recognize a mysterious inner voice, but with knowing Jesus Christ through the Word He has given us. In John 10, Jesus describes His people as sheep who hear their Shepherd’s voice and follow Him. Therefore, a faithful daily devotion series should continually lead us … Read more

Evidence of Salvation: The Parable of the Sheep and Goats

A painting inspired by Matthew 25:31–46. A shepherd stands on a hill surrounded closely by a group of sheep, symbolizing their connection and trust in the shepherd. In the background, goats stand at a distance, facing the shepherd but separated, signifying disobedience and estrangement from his guidance.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31–32 ESV Evidence of salvation is not found in good works earning eternal life. Rather, genuine faith in Jesus Christ produces visible fruit. In the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, Jesus reveals that when He returns, He will expose the reality behind every profession of faith. Those who belong to Christ will … Read more

Who Should I Love? The Parable of the Good Samaritan

A symbolic image inspired by the Parable of the Good Samaritan, showing a glowing lantern, a jug of oil, and a white cloth placed beside a rugged path winding through a serene yet challenging landscape at sunset.

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37 ESV Who should I love? Jesus answers that question in the Parable of the Good Samaritan by refusing to let us restrict neighbor-love to people who are familiar, comfortable, or easy to love. Our neighbor is the person whose need God places before us, and biblical love responds with mercy rather than … Read more

How Should I Pray? The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector

Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14 ESV How should I pray? Jesus answers that question in Luke 18:9-14 by showing us that acceptable prayer begins not with confidence in our goodness, but with humble dependence upon God’s mercy. The tax collector went home justified because he confessed his sin and looked to God for mercy, while the Pharisee … Read more

Biblical Money Management: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Scripture Reading: Luke 16:1–13 ESV Biblical Money Management begins with a truth that changes how Christians view wealth: everything we possess ultimately belongs to God. We are stewards, not owners. In Luke 16:1-13, Jesus uses the surprising Parable of the Shrewd Manager to teach His disciples to handle temporary resources with eternal wisdom. Biblical stewardship therefore … Read more

Will God Forgive Me? The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 11-32 ESV Will God forgive me? Yes. God forgives everyone who turns from sin and trusts in Jesus Christ. Luke 15:11-32 shows that even serious rebellion does not place a repentant sinner beyond God’s mercy. The Parable of the Prodigal Son belongs within our daily devotion series because Jesus does more than describe a … Read more

Does God Value Me? The Parable of the Lost Coin

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:8-10 ESV Does God Value Me is a painful question when failure, rejection, guilt, or loneliness makes you wonder whether you matter to God. In Luke 15:8-10, Jesus answers by revealing something greater than reassurance about ourselves. He reveals God’s disposition toward lost sinners. God is not indifferent toward those who are lost. … Read more