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August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 admin Scott Henry

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”—John 10:11 In the words of our text, the

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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 admin Scott Henry

THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”

Few hymns have emerged from deeper sorrow than It Is Well With My Soul. Its author, Horatio Gates Spafford, was a successful

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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 admin Scott Henry

LEARNING CONTENTMENT

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”—1 Timothy 6:6 The Apostle Paul says to be content, be satisfied with the necessities of

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August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and My God, Thank You for saving me from all my sin, guilt, misery, and the Hell that I have

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July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 admin Scott Henry

OVERCOMING DISCONTENTMENT

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.  For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing

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July 28, 2026July 31, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A FOOL REJECTS GOD’S WISDOM

“The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is worth little.”—Proverbs 10:20 Proverbs 1:7 reads, “The

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July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and my God, I bow before You this morning through the Lord Jesus Christ (my righteousness), and by the Holy

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July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.  For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing

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July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 admin Scott Henry

LOOK TO JESUS!

In Romans 4:1, the Apostle Paul asked the question, “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to

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July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 admin Scott Henry

A CHRISTIAN’S SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

My Father and My God, As I read Your Word, I am humbled by the magnificence of Your self-revelation.You are sovereign, holy,

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
—John 10:11

In the words of our text, the Lord Jesus tells us who He is and what He has done. These are words that explain the meaning of the cross of Christ, and they tell us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and that on the cross, He gave His life for His sheep. These words teach us the willingness of Jesus to die the accursed death in the place of all those who were given to Him by the Father. In other words, the Lord Jesus goes to the cross and willingly dies for His sheep. He does not do it out of some external pressure, but He does it willingly. Jesus makes this clear in vs. 17-18 when he says, “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it again.”

In John 18, when Judas brought the Jewish leaders and a detachment of soldiers to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said to them, "Whom are you seeking?" They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am He." And they all fell to the ground.” They had no ability to take Him. Jesus also told Peter to put his sword away when he tried to defend Jesus from being arrested. Jesus said to Peter, “Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?”

But the point is that the cross of Christ was not some tragic event in history. Rather, Jesus says in our text, “I give My life for the sheep.” This is what is prophesied of Christ in the Old Testament. Psalm 40:7, “Then I said, "Behold, I come; In the scroll of the book it is written of me.” Isaiah 53:12, “He poured out His soul unto death.” Clearly Jesus was determined to pay the sin debt of His sheep on the cross and redeem them from the wrath of God and the torments of hell. Do you realize what believers have been redeemed from? It was because of Christ’s love for His Father and His sheep that Jesus willingly placed Himself before the wrath of God to provide a perfect salvation for His people. The Good Shepherd gave His life for the sheep.

And notice those for whom Jesus willingly died is His sheep! But His sheep are not righteous, good, and loving people. Scripture says in Romans 5:6, “Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:10, “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.” Christ died for those who “have turned everyone to his own way” (Isaiah 53). We are the ones who would not have Christ rule over us. We are the ones who would say with Pharaoh, “Who is the Lord that I should obey him?” We are rebellious, evil sinners of ourselves. Christ did not come to save the righteous, but sinners. For all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. It was the eternal grace, mercy, and love of God that gave His Son to take our place for our evil and rebellious nature and actions. And it was Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who willingly took our place on the cross in loving obedience to His Father to redeem a multitude, which no man can number, from the wrath of God and the torments of Hell. Hallelujah! What a wondrous Savior! Are you trusting Jesus? He is the only hope of salvation. Trust in the person and work of Christ and be saved from the wrath of God!

Friday Devotional: August 7, 2026
In Christ,
Pastor S. Henry
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Please remember a pastor friend in your prayers…

HEALTH UPDATE: PASTOR WES BREDENHOF
August 6, 2026

"Some of you may be aware, but others not, so I thought I would share what has been going on with my health.

Last week, I finally had my appointment with a neurologist. After reviewing my symptoms and further testing, he gave a confirmed clinical diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. As a result, I will not be returning to active ministry. That saddens me, since I’ve always loved preaching the gospel and serving God’s people. However, this is the path wisely appointed by my loving Father and I humbly accept it. And perhaps there will be other opportunities to continue to be useful in the cause of the Son of God.

My faith in God’s goodness remains strong. I look at the cross of Christ and I know he loves me and can bring good from suffering. He will in this instance too, I’m confident.

What does all this mean for my online presence? Last week I shut down all my social media. My website/blog is going to remain active for now. I still have a backlog of old material to post. Any new material will get vetted by my editorial board (i.e. wife and kids) before appearing here. In due time, I also hope to share announcements about new books. There are a few written and just waiting to be published.

Please pray for me and my wife and family. We have been carried on the prayers of God’s people up till now, and we look forward to that continuing to be so. Thank you!"
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