by Bob Gass | 19 Jun, 2026 | The Word for Today
‘Therefore we do not lose heart.’ 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV In writing to the church at Corinth, Paul reflects on the cost of serving Jesus: ‘From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I... 
by Bob Gass | 18 Jun, 2026 | The Word for Today
‘Lord, what about him?’ John 21:21 NIV One day Peter looked at John and asked Jesus, ‘“Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “…What is that to you? You must follow Me.’ (John 21:21–22 NIV) When others disappoint you, remember that you have disappointed others. When... by Bob Gass | 17 Jun, 2026 | The Word for Today
‘Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.’ Ephesians 6:17 NKJV Paul warned his spiritual son and successor, Timothy: ‘Know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of... 
by Bob Gass | 16 Jun, 2026 | The Word for Today
‘For forty days He was tempted by the devil.’ Luke 4:2 NIV In Scripture, the number 40 denotes testing, trials, and temptation. God told Noah, ‘Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the... by Bob Gass | 15 Jun, 2026 | The Word for Today
‘Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.’ Ephesians 6:4 NIV The story is told of a man in a supermarket pushing a trolley with a screaming baby. He kept repeating softly, ‘Keep calm, George....