The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The Word became flesh
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
Philippians 2:7-8 ... but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross!
1 Timothy 3:16 Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Hebrews 2:14-15 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil--and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.
1 John 4:2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, ...
We have seen his glory
Exodus 33:18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory."
Exodus 40:34 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
full of grace
Romans 3:24 ... and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
and truth
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
NOTES:
John 2:11; Psalm 26:3; Proverbs 16:6; Jonah 4:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Luke 2:39-40
When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee and to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth
Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
Matthew 2:23 ... and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
and the grace of God was upon him
Luke 1:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 1:80 And the child (John) grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.
(parentheses are mine)
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they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth
Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
Matthew 2:23 ... and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
and the grace of God was upon him
Luke 1:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 1:80 And the child (John) grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.
(parentheses are mine)
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Luke 2:36-38
There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
There was also a prophetess, Anna
Acts 21:9 He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. (Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven)
Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.
Judges 4:4 Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four
1 Timothy 5:9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, ...
She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
Acts 13:3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.
1 Timothy 5:5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.
looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem
Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Isaiah 40:2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
Luke 1:68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people."
Luke 24:21 "... but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place."
NOTES:
Prophetess: 2 Kings 22:14
(parentheses are mine)
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There was also a prophetess, Anna
Acts 21:9 He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. (Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven)
Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.
Judges 4:4 Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.
and then was a widow until she was eighty-four
1 Timothy 5:9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, ...
She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying
Acts 13:3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.
1 Timothy 5:5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.
looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem
Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Isaiah 40:2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
Luke 1:68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people."
Luke 24:21 "... but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place."
NOTES:
Prophetess: 2 Kings 22:14
(parentheses are mine)
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Luke 2:33-35
The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother
Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him.
This child is destined to cause the falling
Isaiah 8:14-15 "... and he will be a sanctuary; but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare. Many of them will stumble; they will fall and be broken, they will be snared and captured."
Matthew 21:44 "He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."
1 Corinthians 1:23 ... but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, ...
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other the fragrance of life.
Galatians 5:11 Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
1 Peter 2:7-8 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone," and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
Luke 20:17-18 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone'? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."
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Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother
Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him.
This child is destined to cause the falling
Isaiah 8:14-15 "... and he will be a sanctuary; but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare. Many of them will stumble; they will fall and be broken, they will be snared and captured."
Matthew 21:44 "He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."
1 Corinthians 1:23 ... but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, ...
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other the fragrance of life.
Galatians 5:11 Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
1 Peter 2:7-8 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone," and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
Luke 20:17-18 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone'? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Luke 2:29-32
(Continued from yesterday) "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of your people Israel."
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised
Luke 2:26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
you now dismiss your servant in peace
Acts 2:24 "But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him."
for my eyes have seen your salvation
Isaiah 40:5 "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
Isaiah 52:10 The LORD will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
Luke 3:6 "And all mankind will see God's salvation."
for glory to your people Israel
Isaiah 42:6-7 "I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."
Isaiah 49:6 ... he says: "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth."
Acts 13:47 "For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"
Acts 26:23 "... that the Christ would suffer and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles."
(parentheses are mine)
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Sovereign Lord, as you have promised
Luke 2:26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
you now dismiss your servant in peace
Acts 2:24 "But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him."
for my eyes have seen your salvation
Isaiah 40:5 "And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
Isaiah 52:10 The LORD will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
Luke 3:6 "And all mankind will see God's salvation."
for glory to your people Israel
Isaiah 42:6-7 "I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness."
Isaiah 49:6 ... he says: "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth."
Acts 13:47 "For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"
Acts 26:23 "... that the Christ would suffer and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles."
(parentheses are mine)
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Luke 2:25-28
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: [continued tomorrow]
who was righteous and devout
Luke 1:6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.
He was waiting for the consolation of Israel
Luke 2:38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 52:9 Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem.
Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.
to do for him what the custom of the Law required
Luke 2:22-23 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), ...
NOTES:
The consolation of Israel: Luke 24:21; Isaiah 24:21; 40:1-2; Matthew 5:4
[brackets are mine]
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who was righteous and devout
Luke 1:6 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly.
He was waiting for the consolation of Israel
Luke 2:38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 52:9 Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem.
Luke 23:50-51 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.
to do for him what the custom of the Law required
Luke 2:22-23 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), ...
NOTES:
The consolation of Israel: Luke 24:21; Isaiah 24:21; 40:1-2; Matthew 5:4
[brackets are mine]
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Friday, December 25, 2009
Luke 2:15-20
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
and the baby, who was lying in the manger
Luke 2:7 ... and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart
Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.
NOTES:
Praising God: Luke 1:64; 2:13, 28; 5:25-26; 7:16; 13:13; 17:15, 18; 18:43; 19:37; 23:47; 24:53
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and the baby, who was lying in the manger
Luke 2:7 ... and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart
Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men.
NOTES:
Praising God: Luke 1:64; 2:13, 28; 5:25-26; 7:16; 13:13; 17:15, 18; 18:43; 19:37; 23:47; 24:53
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Luke 2:12-14
"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
This will be a sign to you
2 Kings 19:29 "This will be a sign for you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows by itself, and the second year what springs from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit."
Psalm 86:17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Micah 5:5a And he will be their peace.
Luke 1:79 "... to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ...
Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, ...
Ephesians 2:17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
NOTES:
1 Samuel 2:34; 10:7; Matthew 6:9; 10:34-36; Luke 3:22; 10:21; 12:32; 12:49; James 4:4
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This will be a sign to you
2 Kings 19:29 "This will be a sign for you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows by itself, and the second year what springs from that. But in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat their fruit."
Psalm 86:17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Micah 5:5a And he will be their peace.
Luke 1:79 "... to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ...
Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, ...
Ephesians 2:17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
NOTES:
1 Samuel 2:34; 10:7; Matthew 6:9; 10:34-36; Luke 3:22; 10:21; 12:32; 12:49; James 4:4
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Luke 2:11
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."
a Savior has been born to you
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
John 4:42 They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
Acts 5:31 "God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel."
Acts 13:23 "From this man's (David's) descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised."
1 Timothy 4:10b ... that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
he is Christ the Lord
Matthew 1:16 ... and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Matthew 16:20 Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
John 11:27 "Yes, Lord," she told him, "I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
Acts 9:22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
NOTES:
Romans 11:14; John 13:13; Philippians 2:11
(parentheses are mine)
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a Savior has been born to you
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
John 4:42 They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world."
Acts 5:31 "God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel."
Acts 13:23 "From this man's (David's) descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised."
1 Timothy 4:10b ... that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
he is Christ the Lord
Matthew 1:16 ... and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Matthew 16:20 Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
John 11:27 "Yes, Lord," she told him, "I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
Acts 9:22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
NOTES:
Romans 11:14; John 13:13; Philippians 2:11
(parentheses are mine)
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Luke 2:8-10
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people."
An angel of the Lord
Acts 5:19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.
Luke 1:11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
Matthew 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."
Matthew 2:19-20 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead."
Do not be afraid
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God."
Luke 8:50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
Luke 12:7 "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."
NOTES:
Do not be afraid: Luke 5:10; Genesis 15:11; 21:17; 26:24; Deuteronomy 1:21; Joshua 8:1
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An angel of the Lord
Acts 5:19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.
Luke 1:11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
Matthew 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him."
Matthew 2:19-20 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead."
Do not be afraid
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God."
Luke 8:50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed."
Luke 12:7 "Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."
NOTES:
Do not be afraid: Luke 5:10; Genesis 15:11; 21:17; 26:24; Deuteronomy 1:21; Joshua 8:1
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Luke 2:4-7
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
to Bethlehem, the town of David
John 7:42 "Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David's family and from Bethlehem, the town were David lived?"
Micah 5:2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."
with Mary who was pledged to be married to him
Luke 1:26-27 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
NOTES:
Bethlehem, town of David
1 Samuel 17:12a Now David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse, who was from Bethlehem in Judah.
1 Samuel 20:6 "If your father misses me at all, tell him, 'David earnestly asked my permission to hurry to Bethlehem, his hometown, because an annual sacrifice is being made there for his whole clan.'"
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to Bethlehem, the town of David
John 7:42 "Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David's family and from Bethlehem, the town were David lived?"
Micah 5:2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."
with Mary who was pledged to be married to him
Luke 1:26-27 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
NOTES:
Bethlehem, town of David
1 Samuel 17:12a Now David was the son of an Ephrathite named Jesse, who was from Bethlehem in Judah.
1 Samuel 20:6 "If your father misses me at all, tell him, 'David earnestly asked my permission to hurry to Bethlehem, his hometown, because an annual sacrifice is being made there for his whole clan.'"
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Luke 2:1-3
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
Luke 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- ...
Matthew 22:17 "Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."
while Quirinius was governor of Syria
Matthew 4:24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and he healed them.
Acts 15:23 With them they sent the following letter: The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.
Acts 15:41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Acts 21:3 After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we sailed on to Syria. We landed at Tyre, where our ship was to unload its cargo.
Galatians 1:21 Later I went to Syria and Cilicia.
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In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
Luke 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- ...
Matthew 22:17 "Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."
while Quirinius was governor of Syria
Matthew 4:24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and he healed them.
Acts 15:23 With them they sent the following letter: The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.
Acts 15:41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Acts 21:3 After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we sailed on to Syria. We landed at Tyre, where our ship was to unload its cargo.
Galatians 1:21 Later I went to Syria and Cilicia.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Luke 1:54-56
"He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers." Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
remembering to be merciful
Psalm 98:3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
to Abraham and his descendants forever
Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed," meaning one person, who is Christ.
Genesis 22:15-18 The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time and said, "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me."
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remembering to be merciful
Psalm 98:3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
to Abraham and his descendants forever
Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed," meaning one person, who is Christ.
Genesis 22:15-18 The angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time and said, "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me."
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Luke 1:51-53
"He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty."
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm
Psalm 98:1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Isaiah 40:10 See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts
Genesis 11:8-9 So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel--because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Exodus 18:11 "Now I (Jethro) know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly."
2 Samuel 22:28 "You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low."
Jeremiah 13:9 "This is what the LORD says: 'In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.'"
Jeremiah 49:16 "The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks, who occupy the heights of the hill. Though you build your nest as high as the eagle's, from there I will bring you down," declares the LORD.
but has lifted up the humble
Matthew 23:12 "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
He has filled the hungry with good things
Psalm 107:9 ... for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."
NOTES:
His arm: John 4:24
(Parentheses are mine)
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He has performed mighty deeds with his arm
Psalm 98:1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Isaiah 40:10 See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts
Genesis 11:8-9 So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel--because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth.
Exodus 18:11 "Now I (Jethro) know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly."
2 Samuel 22:28 "You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low."
Jeremiah 13:9 "This is what the LORD says: 'In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.'"
Jeremiah 49:16 "The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks, who occupy the heights of the hill. Though you build your nest as high as the eagle's, from there I will bring you down," declares the LORD.
but has lifted up the humble
Matthew 23:12 "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
He has filled the hungry with good things
Psalm 107:9 ... for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."
NOTES:
His arm: John 4:24
(Parentheses are mine)
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Luke 1:49-50
"... for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation."
for the Mighty One has done great things for me
Psalm 71:19 Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you?
holy is his name
Psalm 111:9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation
Exodus 20:6 "... but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."
Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children--...
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for the Mighty One has done great things for me
Psalm 71:19 Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you?
holy is his name
Psalm 111:9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever--holy and awesome is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation
Exodus 20:6 "... but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."
Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children--...
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Luke 1:46-48
And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, ..."
My soul glorifies the Lord
Psalm 34:2-3 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
Psalm 18:46 The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!
Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Habakkuk 3:18 ... yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, ...
1 Timothy 2:3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ...
1 Timothy 4:9-10 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant
Luke 1:38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.
From now on all generations will call me blessed
Luke 11:27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you."
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My soul glorifies the Lord
Psalm 34:2-3 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
Psalm 18:46 The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!
Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Habakkuk 3:18 ... yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, ...
1 Timothy 2:3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ...
1 Timothy 4:9-10 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.
for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant
Luke 1:38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.
From now on all generations will call me blessed
Luke 11:27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you."
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Luke 1:39-45
At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!"
and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea
Luke 1:65-66 The neighbors were all filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, "What then is this child (John) going to be?" For the Lord's hand was with him.
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:14-15 "He (John) will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth."
Blessed are you among women
Judges 5:24 "Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women,"
But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord
John 13:13 "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am."
(parentheses are mine)
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and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea
Luke 1:65-66 The neighbors were all filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, "What then is this child (John) going to be?" For the Lord's hand was with him.
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:14-15 "He (John) will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth."
Blessed are you among women
Judges 5:24 "Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women,"
But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord
John 13:13 "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am."
(parentheses are mine)
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Luke 1:34-38
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God." "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
"The Holy Spirit will come upon you"
Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
and the power of the Most High
Luke 1:32 "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, ..."
Luke 1:76 "And you, my child, (John) will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, ..."
Mark 5:7 He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"
So the holy one to be born
Mark 1:24 "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy one of God!"
will be called the Son of God
Matthew 4:3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."
Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child
Luke 1:24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.
For nothing is impossible with God
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
NOTES:
Holy One: 2 Corinthians 5:2; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5
(parentheses are mine)
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"The Holy Spirit will come upon you"
Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
and the power of the Most High
Luke 1:32 "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, ..."
Luke 1:76 "And you, my child, (John) will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, ..."
Mark 5:7 He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"
So the holy one to be born
Mark 1:24 "What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy one of God!"
will be called the Son of God
Matthew 4:3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."
Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child
Luke 1:24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.
For nothing is impossible with God
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
NOTES:
Holy One: 2 Corinthians 5:2; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5
(parentheses are mine)
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Luke 1:32-33
"He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, his kingdom will never end."
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High
Luke 1:35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God."
Luke 1:76 "And you, my child, (John) will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him."
Mark 5:7 He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"
The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David
Matthew 1:1 A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham, ...
his kingdom
Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
will never end
2 Samuel 7:16 "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever."
Psalm 89:3-4 You said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, 'I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.'"
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Daniel 2:44 "In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever."
Daniel 7:14 "He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
Daniel 7:27 "'Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.'"
Hebrews 1:8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom."
NOTES:
Most High: Luke 6:35; 8:28; Genesis 14:19; 2 Samuel 22:14; Psalm 7:10
Throne: 2 Samuel 7:13, 16; Psalm 2:6-7; 89:26-27; Isaiah 9:6-7
Forever: Psalm 45:6; Revelation 11:15
His kingdom will never end: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; Jeremiah 33:17; Micah 4:7
(parentheses are mine)
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He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High
Luke 1:35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God."
Luke 1:76 "And you, my child, (John) will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him."
Mark 5:7 He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"
The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David
Matthew 1:1 A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham, ...
his kingdom
Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
will never end
2 Samuel 7:16 "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever."
Psalm 89:3-4 You said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, 'I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.'"
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Daniel 2:44 "In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever."
Daniel 7:14 "He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
Daniel 7:27 "'Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.'"
Hebrews 1:8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom."
NOTES:
Most High: Luke 6:35; 8:28; Genesis 14:19; 2 Samuel 22:14; Psalm 7:10
Throne: 2 Samuel 7:13, 16; Psalm 2:6-7; 89:26-27; Isaiah 9:6-7
Forever: Psalm 45:6; Revelation 11:15
His kingdom will never end: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; Jeremiah 33:17; Micah 4:7
(parentheses are mine)
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Luke 1:29-31
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus."
But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid"
Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John."
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
you have found favor with God
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
you are to give him the name Jesus
Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Matthew 1:25 But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.
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But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid"
Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John."
Matthew 14:27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
you have found favor with God
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
you are to give him the name Jesus
Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Matthew 1:25 But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Luke 1:26-28
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
God sent the angel Gabriel
Luke 1:19 The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news."
to Nazareth
Matthew 2:23 ... and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So it was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
to a virgin pledged to married to a man named Joseph
Matthew 1:16 ... and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."
Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
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God sent the angel Gabriel
Luke 1:19 The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news."
to Nazareth
Matthew 2:23 ... and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So it was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
to a virgin pledged to married to a man named Joseph
Matthew 1:16 ... and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."
Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
2 Peter 1:10-11
Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
For if you do these things you will never fall
Psalm 15:5 ... who lends his money with out usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things (see verses 2-5a) will never be shaken.
2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.
Jude 24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy--to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom
Psalm 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 25:46 "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
2 Peter 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.
NOTES:
Calling and election:
Matthew 7:20 "Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them."
Galatians 5:16 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
James 2:18 But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
Also: 1 Peter 1:2; Ephesians 1:3-6
(parentheses are mine)
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be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
For if you do these things you will never fall
Psalm 15:5 ... who lends his money with out usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things (see verses 2-5a) will never be shaken.
2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position.
Jude 24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy--to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom
Psalm 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.
2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 25:46 "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
2 Peter 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.
NOTES:
Calling and election:
Matthew 7:20 "Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them."
Galatians 5:16 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
James 2:18 But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
Also: 1 Peter 1:2; Ephesians 1:3-6
(parentheses are mine)
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
2 Peter 1:8-9
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive
John 15:2 "He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful."
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Titus 3:14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.
in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind
1 John 2:11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him.
and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Ephesians 5:26 ... to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, ...
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they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive
John 15:2 "He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful."
Colossians 1:9-14 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Titus 3:14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives.
in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind
1 John 2:11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded him.
and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins
Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Ephesians 5:26 ... to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, ...
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
2 Peter 1:5-7
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
and to goodness, knowledge
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Colossians 2:2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
and to knowledge, self-control
Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."
and to self-control, perseverance
Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
and to perseverance, godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
and to brotherly kindness, love
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
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and to goodness, knowledge
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Colossians 2:2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
and to knowledge, self-control
Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."
and to self-control, perseverance
Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
and to perseverance, godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
and to brotherly kindness, love
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
2 Peter 1:3-4
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
His divine power
1 Peter 1:5 ... who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
who called us
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
so that through them you may participate in the divine nature
Ephesians 4:24 ... and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Hebrews 12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
1 John 3:2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires
James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
2 Peter 2:18-20 For they (false teachers) mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity--for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
NOTES:
John 14:16-17 "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever--the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."
(parentheses are mine)
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His divine power
1 Peter 1:5 ... who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
who called us
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
so that through them you may participate in the divine nature
Ephesians 4:24 ... and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Hebrews 12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.
1 John 3:2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires
James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
2 Peter 2:18-20 For they (false teachers) mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity--for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
NOTES:
John 14:16-17 "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever--the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."
(parentheses are mine)
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Psalm 91:14-16
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."
"I will deliver him and honor him"
1 Samuel 2:30 "Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: 'I promised that your house and your father's house would minister before me forever.' But now the LORD declares: 'Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.'"
John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me."
"With long life will I satisfy him"
Deuteronomy 6:2 ... so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.
Psalm 21:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
"and show him my salvation"
Psalm 50:23 "He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God."
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"I will deliver him and honor him"
1 Samuel 2:30 "Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: 'I promised that your house and your father's house would minister before me forever.' But now the LORD declares: 'Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.'"
John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me."
"With long life will I satisfy him"
Deuteronomy 6:2 ... so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.
Psalm 21:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
"and show him my salvation"
Psalm 50:23 "He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God."
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Psalm 91:9-13
If you make the Most High your dwelling--even the LORD, who is my refuge--then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
then no harm will befall you
Proverbs 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
For he will command his angels concerning you
Genesis 32:1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
to guard you in all your ways
Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone
Proverbs 3:23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; ...
Matthew 4:6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" (also Luke 4:10-11)
you will trample the great lion and the serpent
Daniel 6:22 "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O king."
(parentheses are mine)
NOTES:
illustrative roster of mortal threats:
Amos 5:19 It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on the wall only to have a snake bite him.
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then no harm will befall you
Proverbs 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
For he will command his angels concerning you
Genesis 32:1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
to guard you in all your ways
Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone
Proverbs 3:23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; ...
Matthew 4:6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: 'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" (also Luke 4:10-11)
you will trample the great lion and the serpent
Daniel 6:22 "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O king."
(parentheses are mine)
NOTES:
illustrative roster of mortal threats:
Amos 5:19 It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on the wall only to have a snake bite him.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Psalm 91:7-8
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
and see the punishment of the wicked
Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Psalm 58:10-11 The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."
NOTES:
ten thousand:
1 Samuel 18:7 As they danced, they sang: "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands."
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and see the punishment of the wicked
Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Psalm 58:10-11 The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."
NOTES:
ten thousand:
1 Samuel 18:7 As they danced, they sang: "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands."
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Psalm 91:4-6
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
under his wings you will find refuge
Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge."
Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings ...
his faithfulness will be your shield
Deuteronomy 32:10 In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, ...
Psalm 35:2 Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
Isaiah 27:3 "I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it."
Isaiah 31:5 "Like birds hovering overhead, the LORD Almighty will shield Jerusalem; he will shield it and deliver it, he will 'pass over' it and will rescue it."
Zechariah 12:8 "On that day the LORD will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them."
You will not fear the terror of night
Job 5:21 "You will be protected from the lash of the tongue, and need not fear when destruction comes."
NOTES:
terror: Psalm 64:1
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under his wings you will find refuge
Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge."
Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings ...
his faithfulness will be your shield
Deuteronomy 32:10 In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, ...
Psalm 35:2 Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
Isaiah 27:3 "I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it."
Isaiah 31:5 "Like birds hovering overhead, the LORD Almighty will shield Jerusalem; he will shield it and deliver it, he will 'pass over' it and will rescue it."
Zechariah 12:8 "On that day the LORD will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them."
You will not fear the terror of night
Job 5:21 "You will be protected from the lash of the tongue, and need not fear when destruction comes."
NOTES:
terror: Psalm 64:1
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Psalm 91:1-3
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Exodus 33:22 "When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by."
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty
Psalm 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
Isaiah 49:2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.
Lamentations 4:20 The LORD's anointed, our very life breath, was caught in their traps. We thought that under his shadow we would live among the nations.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge"
Psalm 91:9 If you make the Most High your dwelling--even the LORD, who is my refuge-- ...
2 Samuel 22:3 "... my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn (strength) of my salvation. He is my stonghold, my refuge and my savior--from violent men you save me"
Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stonghold in times of trouble.
"and my fortress"
2 Samuel 22:2 He said, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; ..."
Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
Psalm 124:7 We have escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.
Proverbs 6:5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
and from the deadly pestilence
1 Kings 8:37-38 "When famine or plague comes to the land, or blight or mildew, locusts or grasshoppers, or when an enemy besieges them in any of their cities, whatever disaster or disease may come, and when a prayer or plea is made by any of your people Israel--each one aware of the afflictions of his own heart, and spreading out his hands toward this temple-- ... (read verses 39-40 to complete the passage)
(parentheses are mine)
NOTES:
shelter: Psalm 23:6; 27:4-5; 31:20; 61:4; 90:4;
Most High: Genesis 14:19
shadow: Psalm 17:8
Almighty: Genesis 17:1
pestilence: Psalm 90:5-6
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Exodus 33:22 "When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by."
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty
Psalm 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
Isaiah 49:2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.
Lamentations 4:20 The LORD's anointed, our very life breath, was caught in their traps. We thought that under his shadow we would live among the nations.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge"
Psalm 91:9 If you make the Most High your dwelling--even the LORD, who is my refuge-- ...
2 Samuel 22:3 "... my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn (strength) of my salvation. He is my stonghold, my refuge and my savior--from violent men you save me"
Psalm 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stonghold in times of trouble.
"and my fortress"
2 Samuel 22:2 He said, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; ..."
Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
Psalm 124:7 We have escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.
Proverbs 6:5 Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
and from the deadly pestilence
1 Kings 8:37-38 "When famine or plague comes to the land, or blight or mildew, locusts or grasshoppers, or when an enemy besieges them in any of their cities, whatever disaster or disease may come, and when a prayer or plea is made by any of your people Israel--each one aware of the afflictions of his own heart, and spreading out his hands toward this temple-- ... (read verses 39-40 to complete the passage)
(parentheses are mine)
NOTES:
shelter: Psalm 23:6; 27:4-5; 31:20; 61:4; 90:4;
Most High: Genesis 14:19
shadow: Psalm 17:8
Almighty: Genesis 17:1
pestilence: Psalm 90:5-6
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Psalm 37:5-6
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Commit your way to the LORD
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
trust in him
Psalm 4:5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
He will make your righteousness
Psalm 18:24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children-- ...
Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
shine like the dawn
Job 11:17 "Life will be brighter than noonday, and darkness will become like morning."
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun
Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Psalm 36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.
Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.
Psalm 97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Jeremiah 9:24 "... but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Commit your way to the LORD
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
trust in him
Psalm 4:5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
He will make your righteousness
Psalm 18:24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.
Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children-- ...
Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
shine like the dawn
Job 11:17 "Life will be brighter than noonday, and darkness will become like morning."
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun
Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Psalm 36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.
Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.
Psalm 97:2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Jeremiah 9:24 "... but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Psalm 5:11-12
But let all who take refuge in you be glad, let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
let them ever sing for joy
Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Psalm 90:14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 92:4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.
Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Psalm 145:7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
that those who love your name
Psalm 69:35-36 ... for God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. Then people will settle there and possess it; the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.
Psalm 119:132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
you bless the righteous
Psalm 112:2 His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
you surround them
Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
with your favor as a shield
Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
let them ever sing for joy
Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Psalm 90:14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalm 92:4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.
Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Psalm 145:7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
that those who love your name
Psalm 69:35-36 ... for God will save Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. Then people will settle there and possess it; the children of his servants will inherit it, and those who love his name will dwell there.
Psalm 119:132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
you bless the righteous
Psalm 112:2 His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
you surround them
Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
with your favor as a shield
Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks
Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
for he is good
Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
Jeremiah 33:11 "'... the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the LORD, saying, "Give thanks to the LORD Almighty, for the LORD is good; his love endures forever." For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,' says the LORD."
Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
His love endures forever
2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: "He is good; his love endures forever." Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God.
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: "He is good; his love for Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Psalm 118:1-4 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say, "His love endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His love endures forever." Let those who fear the LORD say, "His love endures forever."
NOTES:
Psalm 136
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Give thanks
Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
for he is good
Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
Jeremiah 33:11 "'... the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the LORD, saying, "Give thanks to the LORD Almighty, for the LORD is good; his love endures forever." For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,' says the LORD."
Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
His love endures forever
2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: "He is good; his love endures forever." Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God.
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: "He is good; his love for Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Psalm 118:1-4 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say, "His love endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His love endures forever." Let those who fear the LORD say, "His love endures forever."
NOTES:
Psalm 136
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Psalm 118:28-29
You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
you are my God
Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth."
Psalm 16:2 I said to the LORD, "You are my LORD; apart from you I have no good thing."
Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.
and I will exalt you
Exodus 15:2 "The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."
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you are my God
Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth."
Psalm 16:2 I said to the LORD, "You are my LORD; apart from you I have no good thing."
Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.
and I will exalt you
Exodus 15:2 "The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Give thanks to the LORD
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang, "He is good; his love endures forever." Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Jeremiah 33:10-11 "This is what the LORD says: 'You say about this place, "It is a desolate waste, without men or animals." Yet in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted, inhabited by neither men nor animals, there will be heard once more the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the LORD, saying, "Give thanks to the LORD Almighty, for the LORD is good; his love endures forever." For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,' says the LORD."
for he is good
2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."
NOTES:
Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, 31, 43; 118:1, 29; 136:1
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Give thanks to the LORD
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang, "He is good; his love endures forever." Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Jeremiah 33:10-11 "This is what the LORD says: 'You say about this place, "It is a desolate waste, without men or animals." Yet in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted, inhabited by neither men nor animals, there will be heard once more the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the LORD, saying, "Give thanks to the LORD Almighty, for the LORD is good; his love endures forever." For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,' says the LORD."
for he is good
2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."
NOTES:
Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, 31, 43; 118:1, 29; 136:1
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Psalm 100:4-5
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
and his courts with praise
Psalm 96:8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.
give thanks to him and praise his name
Psalm 116:17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
For the LORD is good
1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
and his love endures forever
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: "He is good; his love to Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever.
his faithfulness continues through all generations
Psalm 108:4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Psalm 119:90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
NOTES:
his gates: Psalm 24:7
courts: Psalm 84:2, 10; 2 Kings 21:5; 23:11-12
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Enter his gates with thanksgiving
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
and his courts with praise
Psalm 96:8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.
give thanks to him and praise his name
Psalm 116:17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.
For the LORD is good
1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
and his love endures forever
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD: "He is good; his love to Israel endures forever." And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever.
his faithfulness continues through all generations
Psalm 108:4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Psalm 119:90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
NOTES:
his gates: Psalm 24:7
courts: Psalm 84:2, 10; 2 Kings 21:5; 23:11-12
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Psalm 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Come
Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
let us sing for joy
Psalm 5:11 But let us who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
let us shout aloud
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud O earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains, you forests and all your trees, for the LORD has redeemed Jacob, he displays his glory in Israel.
Zephaniah 3:14 Sing O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
to the Rock of our salvation
2 Samuel 22:47 "The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!"
Let us come before him
Psalm 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Micah 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
with thanksgiving
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
and extol him with music and song
Psalm 81:2 Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre.
Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Come
Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
let us sing for joy
Psalm 5:11 But let us who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
let us shout aloud
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud O earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains, you forests and all your trees, for the LORD has redeemed Jacob, he displays his glory in Israel.
Zephaniah 3:14 Sing O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
to the Rock of our salvation
2 Samuel 22:47 "The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!"
Let us come before him
Psalm 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Micah 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
with thanksgiving
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
and extol him with music and song
Psalm 81:2 Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre.
Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Psalm 75:1
We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.
we give thanks, for your name is near
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 30:12 ... that my heart may sing to you and not be silent, O LORD my God. I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
men tell of your wonderful deeds
Joshua 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you."
Psalm 44:1 We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.
Psalm 71:16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.
Psalm 77:12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.
Psalm 105:2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Psalm 107:8, 15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, ...
Psalm 145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
Psalm 145: 11-12 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
we give thanks, for your name is near
Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
Psalm 30:12 ... that my heart may sing to you and not be silent, O LORD my God. I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
men tell of your wonderful deeds
Joshua 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you."
Psalm 44:1 We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.
Psalm 71:16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.
Psalm 77:12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.
Psalm 105:2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Psalm 107:8, 15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, ...
Psalm 145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
Psalm 145: 11-12 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Psalm 30:11-12
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
You turned my wailing
Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.
into dancing
Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing.
you removed my sackcloth
Genesis 37:34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days.
2 Samuel 3:31 Then David said to Joab and all the people with him, "Tear your clothes and put on sackcloth and walk in mourning in front of Abner." King David himself walked behind the bier.
and clothed me with joy
Deuteronomy 16:15 For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your God at the place the LORD will choose. For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.
Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, ...
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks
Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks for your name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 118:21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
Revelation 11:17 ... saying: "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign."
forever
Psalm 44:8 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
Psalm 52:9 I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
You turned my wailing
Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.
into dancing
Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her, with tambourines and dancing.
you removed my sackcloth
Genesis 37:34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days.
2 Samuel 3:31 Then David said to Joab and all the people with him, "Tear your clothes and put on sackcloth and walk in mourning in front of Abner." King David himself walked behind the bier.
and clothed me with joy
Deuteronomy 16:15 For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your God at the place the LORD will choose. For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.
Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, ...
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks
Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you.
Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks for your name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 118:21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
Revelation 11:17 ... saying: "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign."
forever
Psalm 44:8 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
Psalm 52:9 I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.
which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
Colossians 2:20-23 Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
Galatians 4:3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world.
Galatians 4:9 But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy
1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.
which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
Colossians 2:20-23 Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
Galatians 4:3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world.
Galatians 4:9 But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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