Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.

Shepherd, pastor. Poimen. The LORD is my shepherd. Jesus is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep by name. He laid down His life for them. He still leads them to green pastures.

To speak, to talk, to utter. He spoke and it was done. The word of God is not silent. It is always speaking.

Pass through, traverse, journey across. Dierchomai. Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching and healing as he went. Movement with purpose is itself a form of mission. Go through, not around.

Indeed, certainly, just now. Dē. The word signals that what follows demands full attention, pressing a truth into the present moment. Pay close attention to what comes next.

Until, up to, as far as. Heōs. God's purposes press forward until every promise reaches its appointed end. Trust the distance between here and there.

To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Not logos — the written word — but rhema, the word spoken in the moment. The angel says to Mary: no rhema from God shall be without power. Every specific word God speaks into your situation carries the ability to accomplish itself. He does not speak empty words.

Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.

Make known, reveal, declare. Gnōrizō. God has made known to us the mystery of his will, and we are called to make it known to others. What you have received, pass on.

No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.