The gift of salvation and eternal life

https://odb.org/2026/09/16/eternity-with-god John 11:17–27 (NIV): 17 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, sheContinue reading “The gift of salvation and eternal life”

Hope in the Lord

https://odb.org/2026/08/10/hope-in-him-2 Lamentations 3:19–26 (NIV): 19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall.       20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.       21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:       22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions neverContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”

Dead and made alive in Christ

https://odb.org/2026/07/30/new-life-for-dead-hearts Colossians 3:1–4 (NIV): 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, whoContinue reading “Dead and made alive in Christ”

Holy Communion

https://odb.org/2026/04/02/the-ladle 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (NIV): 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 InContinue reading “Holy Communion”

Unity in Church

https://odb.org/2026/03/07/one-russian,-one-ukrainian,-one-lord Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV – 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bondContinue reading “Unity in Church”

The Resurrection Power of Christ

https://odb.org/2025/09/29/christs-resurrection-power John 11:38–44 (NIV): 38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said.“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time, there is a bad odour, for he has been there four days.”40 Then JesusContinue reading “The Resurrection Power of Christ”

The resurrected Christ

https://odb.org/2025/08/13/recognizing-jesus Luke 24:25–35 (NIV): 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all theContinue reading “The resurrected Christ”

The mysteries of the Kingdom

https://odb.org/2025/07/08/prayer-of-desperation John 11:17–25 (NIV): 17 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, sheContinue reading “The mysteries of the Kingdom”

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you

https://odb.org/2025/06/13/standing-firm-in-faith 1 Peter 5:6–11 (NIV): 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him,Continue reading “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”

Death and taxes

https://odb.org/2025/06/04/tis-a-fearful-thing Genesis 23:1–4 (NIV): 23 Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.3 Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, 4 “IContinue reading “Death and taxes”