"Salvation is of God, yet humans must respond to God's grace." —David S. Dockery

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. —Romans 3:16 #Verseoftheday

"The divine resident living within us will empower us to fulfill his Great Commission, just as he did the original disciples." —Susan Booth "9 Ways to Root Your Disciple-Making in the Power of the Holy Spirit":

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. —Proverbs 16:33 (ESV) "10 Key Bible Verses on God’s Omnipotence":

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"Nothing can make you spiritually richer than the word of God." —Andrew M. Davis

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of near. —Hebrews 4:16 #Verseoftheday

"Our detachment from death puts us out of line with the perspective of the Bible." —Matthew McCullough "When Is the Last Time You Thought of the Fact That You Will Die?":

"What stirred the heart of God to send his Son was the free and sovereign choice of love." —Sam Storms "A Common Misconception About Your Worth":

"Our glory is only found in recognizing the glory of God intimately displayed in the humility of Christ." —Coleman M. Ford and Shawn J. Wilhite

For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. —Ruth 1:16 #Verseoftheday #ESV

"What I would encourage pastors to think about is that your ministry is only going to be as effective as your growth in humility and dependence upon the Lord grows." —Coleman M. Ford "What Does It Mean to Be a Contemplative Pastor?":

Featuring artwork from Ruth Chou Simons, each ESV Scripture Journal in this set is designed to facilitate in-depth study of individual books of the Bible, providing all the guidance and space needed to dig deep into the biblical text.

"Until Christ’s appearing, believers are to conform to God’s ordering in their own lives and households." —Claire S. Smith

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. —Genesis 1:1 #Verseoftheday #ESV

"God is the initiator, source, and author of salvation." —Claire S. Smith "What Is Distinct About the Theology of 1 Timothy?":

"The church is an embassy of a coming heavenly kingdom— a foretaste of future glory." —Matthew Emadi

Chapter 88: The Couple Who Lied and Died (Acts 5) God did amazing things in the early days of the church. He gave boldness to the disciples to preach about Jesus. He saved thousands of people from their sins.

Read below selections from the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and reflect on the magnificence of this story from Jesus along with commentary notes from gifted teachers throughout church history.