In John 10, Jesus describes himself as our Good Shepherd. In saying this, he promises to be our protector, points out his intimate relationship with us, and proclaims his own deity.
All of Scripture points us to Jesus; Deuteronomy draws us to Him as the king of God's covenant with us. The love and law of Deuteronomy point us to how Jesus relates with us today in changing times.
The Bible provides a history of people talking with God and learning to communicate with Him. We want to let the Bible's portrait of prayer shape the way we think about and engage in this divine conversation.
The gospel brings us righteousness before our God. That righteousness is not due to our acts of obedience or goodness; rather, it is due to the character and love of our God in action.
Daniel lives faithfully in both Babylon and Persia. His story provides an example of how God expects His people to live among the nations of the world. It tells the story of God's sovereign control over the rise and fall of empires throughout history.
