God as our Father The sixth word picture is God as our father and we as his children. Although not everyone had a good biological father—in fact all human fathers make mistakes in raising their children—our spiritual father, God, is without...
God as the Master The next word picture for God, is him as the master and we as his servants. With God as our master we see him as being in charge; he is the boss and directs our activities. Extending this image to us, there is a need to follow...
God is the Shepherd In the fourth word picture for God, we consider the common image of God as the good shepherd and we as his sheep. God, as the good shepherd, is caring, protective, patient, brave, wise, sacrificial, and most significantly...
God as a Hen A third word picture for God is found in a not too well know verse, where Jesus says that he wants to collect his people and protect them as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. With God (specifically Jesus) as a mother hen, we...
God as a Vine Another word picture to help us better understand God is that he is the vine and we are the branches. In this, God is revealed as the source of nourishment, the giver of life, and the means of support, sustenance, and existence. For...
God as a Potter The Bible contains many word pictures that help us to understand better our relationship with God.I have eight of them that I will share in the coming days.Note that each offers but a partial picture into God’s character and...
Omni God There are three words that are commonly used to describe God; they all begin with “omni.” Omnipresent: Present everywhere simultaneously Omnipotent: Unlimited power or authority Omniscient: Total knowledge; knowing everything...
Is it Ten Commandments or Just Two? The Ten Commandments are listed in Exodus 20:3-23 (and Deuteronomy 5:6-21). Interestingly, neither of these passages calls this list the “Ten Commandments” (although the phrase is used elsewhere)...
Moses and the Art of Delegation After Moses led the people out of Egypt, God gave him some specific instructions for constructing a place of worship.Moses was not supposed to do the actual work, but was charged with making sure it was done...
Let’s Not Dismiss the Apocrypha New information is added to A Bible A Day, seemingly on a weekly basis. These new entries are not normally noted here, though they are listed on the home page of the site. Only the more notable additions...
