And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
And pray in the Spirit
Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
with all kinds of prayers and requests
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
Philippians 1:4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy ...
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
be alert and always keep on praying
Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Colossians 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Ephesians 6:14-17
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
with the belt of truth buckled around your waist
Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.
with the breastplate of righteousness in place
Psalm 132:9 May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy.
Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel 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!"
Romans 10:15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
take up the shield of faith
1 John 5:4 ... for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one
Matthew 5:37 "Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes', and your 'No' be 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."
Take the helmet of salvation
Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.
and the sword of the Spirit
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.
which is the word of God
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
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with the belt of truth buckled around your waist
Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.
with the breastplate of righteousness in place
Psalm 132:9 May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy.
Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel 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!"
Romans 10:15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
take up the shield of faith
1 John 5:4 ... for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one
Matthew 5:37 "Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes', and your 'No' be 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."
Take the helmet of salvation
Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.
and the sword of the Spirit
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.
which is the word of God
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ephesians 6:12-13
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood
1 Corinthians 15:50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
Hebrews 2:14 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-- ...
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
Ephesians 1:21 ... far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Ephesians 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
against the powers
Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Therefore put on the full armor of God
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
2 Corinthians 6:7 ... in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; ...
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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood
1 Corinthians 15:50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
Hebrews 2:14 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-- ...
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
Ephesians 1:21 ... far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Ephesians 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
against the powers
Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Therefore put on the full armor of God
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
2 Corinthians 6:7 ... in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; ...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
be strong in the Lord
2 Samuel 10:12 "Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Haggai 2:4 "'But now be strong, O Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD. 'Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD, 'and work. For I am with you,' declares the LORD Almighty."
1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
and in his mighty power
Ephesians 1:19-20 ... and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, ...
Put on the full armor of God
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
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.
be strong in the Lord
2 Samuel 10:12 "Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Haggai 2:4 "'But now be strong, O Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD. 'Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD, 'and work. For I am with you,' declares the LORD Almighty."
1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
and in his mighty power
Ephesians 1:19-20 ... and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, ...
Put on the full armor of God
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Romans 12:18-19
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
live at peace with everyone
Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other."
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.
Do not take revenge
Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Leviticus 19:18 "'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.'"
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did."
"It is mine to avenge, I will repay," says the LORD.
Deuteronomy 32:35 "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them."
Genesis 50:19-20 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
1 Samuel 26 10 "As surely as the LORD lives," he said, "the LORD himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish."
Psalm 94:1 O LORD, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth.
Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "See I will defend your cause and avenge you; I will dry up her sea and make her springs dry."
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live at peace with everyone
Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other."
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.
Do not take revenge
Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Leviticus 19:18 "'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.'"
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did."
"It is mine to avenge, I will repay," says the LORD.
Deuteronomy 32:35 "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them."
Genesis 50:19-20 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
1 Samuel 26 10 "As surely as the LORD lives," he said, "the LORD himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish."
Psalm 94:1 O LORD, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth.
Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "See I will defend your cause and avenge you; I will dry up her sea and make her springs dry."
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Luke 6:27-28
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
do good to those who hate you
Luke 6:35 "But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked."
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ..."
Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
pray for those who mistreat you
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ..."
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do good to those who hate you
Luke 6:35 "But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked."
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ..."
Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
pray for those who mistreat you
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ..."
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Psalm 119:9, 11
How can a young man* keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
Psalm 39:1 I said, "I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence."
By living according to your word
Psalm 119:65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.
Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
I have hidden your word in my heart
Deuteronomy 6:6 These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts.
Job 22:22 "Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart."
that I might not sin
Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Psalm 18:22-23 All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin.
Psalm 19:13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
Proverbs 3:23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; ...
Isaiah 63:13 ... who led them through the depths? Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble.
NOTES:
*Today's verses are not restricted to young men but are applicable to everyone who seeks God.
Additional verses to look up:
young man - Psalm 34:11; Proverbs 1:4; Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:1
pure - Psalm 73:13
word - Deuteronomy 33:9; Proverbs 30:5
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.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
Psalm 39:1 I said, "I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence."
By living according to your word
Psalm 119:65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.
Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
I have hidden your word in my heart
Deuteronomy 6:6 These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts.
Job 22:22 "Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart."
that I might not sin
Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Psalm 18:22-23 All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin.
Psalm 19:13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
Proverbs 3:23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; ...
Isaiah 63:13 ... who led them through the depths? Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble.
NOTES:
*Today's verses are not restricted to young men but are applicable to everyone who seeks God.
Additional verses to look up:
young man - Psalm 34:11; Proverbs 1:4; Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:1
pure - Psalm 73:13
word - Deuteronomy 33:9; Proverbs 30:5
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Psalm 13:5-6
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.
But I trust in your unfailing love
Psalm 6:4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
my heart rejoices in your salvation
Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God's face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.
Psalm 9:14 ... that I may declare your praises in the gates of the Daughter of Zion and there rejoice in your salvation.
Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."
Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
I will sing
Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: "I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea."
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.
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But I trust in your unfailing love
Psalm 6:4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
my heart rejoices in your salvation
Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God's face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.
Psalm 9:14 ... that I may declare your praises in the gates of the Daughter of Zion and there rejoice in your salvation.
Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation."
Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
I will sing
Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: "I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea."
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.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Psalm 8:3-5
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
When I consider your heavens
Genesis 15:5 He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars--if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."
Deuteronomy 10:14 To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
the work of your fingers
Exodus 8:19 The magicians said to Pharaoh, "This is the finger of God." But Pharaoh's heart was hard and he would not listen, just as the LORD had said.
1 Chronicles 16:26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
2 Chronicles 2:12 And Hiram added: "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself."
Psalm 102:25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
the moon and the stars
Genesis 1:16 God made two great lights--the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.
1 Corinthians 15:41 The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
the son of man that you care for him?
1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."
you made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
and crowned him with glory and honor
Psalm 21:5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
Psalm 103:4 ... who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, ...
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When I consider your heavens
Genesis 15:5 He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars--if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."
Deuteronomy 10:14 To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
the work of your fingers
Exodus 8:19 The magicians said to Pharaoh, "This is the finger of God." But Pharaoh's heart was hard and he would not listen, just as the LORD had said.
1 Chronicles 16:26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
2 Chronicles 2:12 And Hiram added: "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself."
Psalm 102:25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
the moon and the stars
Genesis 1:16 God made two great lights--the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.
1 Corinthians 15:41 The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
the son of man that you care for him?
1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."
you made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
and crowned him with glory and honor
Psalm 21:5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
Psalm 103:4 ... who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, ...
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, July 22, 2009
Psalm 8:1
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
how majestic is your name
1 Chronicles 16:10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
You have set your glory
Exodus 15:11 "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?"
Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
above the heavens
Psalm 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 108:5 Be exalted, O God above the heavens; and let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.
Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Habakuk 3:3 God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth.
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how majestic is your name
1 Chronicles 16:10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
You have set your glory
Exodus 15:11 "Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?"
Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
above the heavens
Psalm 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 108:5 Be exalted, O God above the heavens; and let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.
Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Habakuk 3:3 God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
John 1:14
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 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, ...
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 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-- ...
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.
John 2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
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:
Psalm 26:3; Proverbs 16:6; Jonah 4:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
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The Word became flesh
Galatians 4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, ...
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 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-- ...
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.
John 2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
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:
Psalm 26:3; Proverbs 16:6; Jonah 4:2; Galatians 1:3; Ephesians 1:2
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Monday, July 20, 2009
John 1:18
No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.
No one has ever seen God
Exodus 33:20 "But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."
John 6:46 "No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father."
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
1 Timothy 6:16 ... who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
but God the One and Only
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:18 "Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."
1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
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No one has ever seen God
Exodus 33:20 "But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."
John 6:46 "No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father."
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
1 Timothy 6:16 ... who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
but God the One and Only
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 3:18 "Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."
1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
John 1:15-17
John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'" From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John testifies
John 1:7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light so that through him all men might believe.
He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me
John 1:30 "This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'"
Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."
From the fullness
Ephesians 1:22-23 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Colossians 1:19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, ...
Colossians 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, ...
of his grace
Romans 3:23-24 ... for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.
For the law was given through Moses
Deuteronomy 32:46 ... he said to them, "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law."
John 7:19 "Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?"
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ
John 1:14 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.
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John testifies
John 1:7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light so that through him all men might believe.
He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me
John 1:30 "This is the one I meant when I said, 'A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'"
Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."
From the fullness
Ephesians 1:22-23 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Colossians 1:19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, ...
Colossians 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, ...
of his grace
Romans 3:23-24 ... for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.
For the law was given through Moses
Deuteronomy 32:46 ... he said to them, "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law."
John 7:19 "Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?"
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ
John 1:14 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.
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Happy 95th Birthday Ruth Foxhoven! Ruth 3:11b
"All my fellow townsmen know you are a woman of noble character."
Proverbs 12:4a A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, ...
Proverbs 14:1a The wise woman builds her house, ...
Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:30-31 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise in the city gates.
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Proverbs 12:4a A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, ...
Proverbs 14:1a The wise woman builds her house, ...
Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:30-31 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise in the city gates.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
John 1:13
... children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
but born of God
John 3:6 "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
Titus 3:5 ... he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, ...
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.
1 John 4:7 Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.
1 John 5:4 ... for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
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but born of God
John 3:6 "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
Titus 3:5 ... he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, ...
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.
1 John 4:7 Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.
1 John 5:4 ... for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
John 1:12
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God--
to those who believed
John 1:7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.
John 3:15 "... that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
in his name
1 John 3:23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.
he gave the right to become children of God
Deuteronomy 14:1 You are the children of the LORD your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead, ...
Romans 8:14 ... because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
Romans 8:21 ... that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...
1 John 3:1-2 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 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.
NOTES:
he gave the right - a gift of God
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.
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to those who believed
John 1:7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.
John 3:15 "... that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
in his name
1 John 3:23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.
he gave the right to become children of God
Deuteronomy 14:1 You are the children of the LORD your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead, ...
Romans 8:14 ... because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
Romans 8:21 ... that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children...
1 John 3:1-2 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 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.
NOTES:
he gave the right - a gift of God
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
John 1:10-11
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.
though the world was made through him
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
but his own did not receive him
Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
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though the world was made through him
John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
but his own did not receive him
Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
John 1:6-9
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
his name was John
Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea ...
he came as a witness to testify
John 1:15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'"
John 1:19 Now this was John's testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.
John 1:32 Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him."
John 3:26 They came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan--the one you testified about--well, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him."
John 5:33 "You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth."
so that through him all men might believe
John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God--
John 3:15 "... that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
The true light
1 John 2:8 Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.
that gives light to every man
Isaiah 49:6 ... he (the LORD) 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 to the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."
NOTES:
John 10:41; 20:31
(parentheses are mine)
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his name was John
Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea ...
he came as a witness to testify
John 1:15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'"
John 1:19 Now this was John's testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.
John 1:32 Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him."
John 3:26 They came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan--the one you testified about--well, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him."
John 5:33 "You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth."
so that through him all men might believe
John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God--
John 3:15 "... that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
The true light
1 John 2:8 Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.
that gives light to every man
Isaiah 49:6 ... he (the LORD) 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 to the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."
NOTES:
John 10:41; 20:31
(parentheses are mine)
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Monday, July 13, 2009
John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
The light shines in the darkness
Psalm 18:28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
but the darkness has not understood it
John 3:19 "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
NOTES:
John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
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The light shines in the darkness
Psalm 18:28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
but the darkness has not understood it
John 3:19 "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
NOTES:
John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
John 1:4
In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
In him was life
John 5:26 "For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself."
John 6:57 "Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me."
John 10:28 "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand."
John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
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 5:20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true--even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Revelation 1:18 "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."
and that life was the light of men
Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 9:5 "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 12:46 " I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness."
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In him was life
John 5:26 "For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself."
John 6:57 "Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me."
John 10:28 "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand."
John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
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 5:20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true--even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Revelation 1:18 "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."
and that life was the light of men
Psalm 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 9:5 "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
John 12:46 " I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness."
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
John 1:3
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
without him nothing was made that has been made.
John 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
1 Corinthians 8:6 ... yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.
Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Hebrews 1:2 ... but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.
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without him nothing was made that has been made.
John 1:10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
1 Corinthians 8:6 ... yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.
Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Hebrews 1:2 ... but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
John 1:1-2
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
In the beginning was the Word
Isaiah 55:11 "... so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
Revelation 19:13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
the Word was with God
John 17:5 "And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began."
1 John 1:2 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.
the Word was God
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, ...
He was with God in the beginning
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
John 17:24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
1 John 1:1 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.
Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
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.
In the beginning was the Word
Isaiah 55:11 "... so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
Revelation 19:13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
the Word was with God
John 17:5 "And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began."
1 John 1:2 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.
the Word was God
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, ...
He was with God in the beginning
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
John 8:58 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"
John 17:24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
1 John 1:1 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.
Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
he should ask God
1 Kings 3:9-10 "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" The LORD was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.
Proverbs 2:3-6 ... and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
and it will be given to him
Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
Daniel 2:21 "He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning."
Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
NOTES:
Proverbs 1:2-4; 2:10-15; 4:5-9; 9:10-12
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he should ask God
1 Kings 3:9-10 "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" The LORD was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.
Proverbs 2:3-6 ... and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
and it will be given to him
Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
Daniel 2:21 "He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning."
Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
NOTES:
Proverbs 1:2-4; 2:10-15; 4:5-9; 9:10-12
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Job 22:21
(Eliphaz speaking) "Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you."
Submit to God and be at peace
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:12 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.
Isaiah 27:5 "Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me."
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ...
with him
Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless."
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.
in this way prosperity will come to you
Job 8:7 (Bildad speaking) "Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be."
Psalm 34:8-10 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
(Parentheses are mine)
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Submit to God and be at peace
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Isaiah 26:12 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.
Isaiah 27:5 "Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me."
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ...
with him
Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless."
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.
in this way prosperity will come to you
Job 8:7 (Bildad speaking) "Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be."
Psalm 34:8-10 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
(Parentheses are mine)
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Philippians 3:12
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
or have already been made perfect
1 Corinthians 13:10 ... but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
but I press on to take hold
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me
Acts 9:5-6 "Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. "Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do."
Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
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or have already been made perfect
1 Corinthians 13:10 ... but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
but I press on to take hold
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me
Acts 9:5-6 "Who are you, Lord?" Saul asked. "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," he replied. "Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do."
Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Psalm 103:4-5
... who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
who redeems your life
Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says--he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
and crowns you with love and compassion
Psalm 8:5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him.
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.
who satisfies
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 104:28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
so that your youth is renewed
Job 33:25 ... then his flesh is renewed like a child's; it is restored as in the days of his youth.
2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
like the eagle's
Exodus 19:4 "'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.'"
Isaiah 40:31 ... but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
NOTES:
Psalm 34:22, Psalm 119:25, Psalm 119:93
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who redeems your life
Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says--he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."
and crowns you with love and compassion
Psalm 8:5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him.
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.
who satisfies
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 104:28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
so that your youth is renewed
Job 33:25 ... then his flesh is renewed like a child's; it is restored as in the days of his youth.
2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
like the eagle's
Exodus 19:4 "'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.'"
Isaiah 40:31 ... but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
NOTES:
Psalm 34:22, Psalm 119:25, Psalm 119:93
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Psalm 103:1-3
Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits--who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, ... (to be concluded tomorrow)
Praise the LORD
Psalm 28:6 Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
O my soul
Psalm 104:1 Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
praise his holy name
Psalm 30:4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him all you peoples.
and forget not
Deuteronomy 6:12 ... be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
Psalm 77:11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
who forgives all your sins
Exodus 34:7 "... maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation."
and heals
Exodus 15:26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you."
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
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Praise the LORD
Psalm 28:6 Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
O my soul
Psalm 104:1 Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
praise his holy name
Psalm 30:4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD
Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him all you peoples.
and forget not
Deuteronomy 6:12 ... be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
Psalm 77:11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
who forgives all your sins
Exodus 34:7 "... maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation."
and heals
Exodus 15:26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you."
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Be still
Exodus 14:14 "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Isaiah 41:1 "Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak; let us meet together at the place of judgment."
wait patiently
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Isaiah 38:13 "I (Hezekiah) waited patiently until dawn, but like a lion he broke all my bones; day and night you made an end of me."
Habakuk 3:16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity to come on the nation invading us.
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
do not fret
Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;
when men succeed in their ways
Jeremiah 12:1 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
when they carry out their wicked schemes
Psalm 21:11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed;
Psalm 26:10 ... in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
Psalm 119:150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
(Parentheses are mine)
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.
Be still
Exodus 14:14 "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Isaiah 41:1 "Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak; let us meet together at the place of judgment."
wait patiently
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Isaiah 38:13 "I (Hezekiah) waited patiently until dawn, but like a lion he broke all my bones; day and night you made an end of me."
Habakuk 3:16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity to come on the nation invading us.
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
do not fret
Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;
when men succeed in their ways
Jeremiah 12:1 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
when they carry out their wicked schemes
Psalm 21:11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed;
Psalm 26:10 ... in whose hands are wicked schemes, whose right hands are full of bribes.
Psalm 119:150 Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
(Parentheses are mine)
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Friday, July 3, 2009
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.
displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders
Matthew 24:24 "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible."
Revelation 13:13 And he performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men.
every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
they refused to love the truth and so be saved
John 3:17-19 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
For this reason God sends them
Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
a powerful delusion
Matthew 24:5 "For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many."
Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you."
so that they will believe the lie
Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen.
but have delighted in wickedness
Romans 1:32 Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
NOTES:
Some additional verses:
2 Thessalonians 2:4, Matthew 4:10, John 4:48, Proverbs 4:6, John 14:6, Ephesians 4:21, Galatians 2:5, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 2:8
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displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders
Matthew 24:24 "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible."
Revelation 13:13 And he performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men.
every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
they refused to love the truth and so be saved
John 3:17-19 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
For this reason God sends them
Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
a powerful delusion
Matthew 24:5 "For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many."
Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you."
so that they will believe the lie
Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen.
but have delighted in wickedness
Romans 1:32 Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
NOTES:
Some additional verses:
2 Thessalonians 2:4, Matthew 4:10, John 4:48, Proverbs 4:6, John 14:6, Ephesians 4:21, Galatians 2:5, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 2:8
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Isaiah 66:18
"And I, because of their actions and imaginations, am about to come and gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see my glory"
because of their actions and imaginations
Proverbs 24:1-2 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
Isaiah 65:2 "All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations--"
am about to come and gather all nations
Isaiah 2:3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths." The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Joel 3:2 I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for they scattered my people among the nations and divided up my land.
Zephaniah 3:8 "Therefore wait for me," declares the LORD, "for the day I will stand up to testify. I have decided to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms and to pour out my wrath on them--all my fierce anger. The whole world will be consumed by the fire of my jealous anger."
Zechariah 12:3 On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.
Zechariah 14:2 I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it; the city will be captured, the houses ransacked, and the women raped. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city.
they will come and see my glory
Exodus 16:7 "... and in the morning you will see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we that you should grumble against us?"
Isaiah 35:2-4 ... it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
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 it."
Isaiah 59:19 From the west, men will fear the name of the LORD, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the LORD drives along.
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.
because of their actions and imaginations
Proverbs 24:1-2 Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
Isaiah 65:2 "All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations--"
am about to come and gather all nations
Isaiah 2:3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths." The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Joel 3:2 I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for they scattered my people among the nations and divided up my land.
Zephaniah 3:8 "Therefore wait for me," declares the LORD, "for the day I will stand up to testify. I have decided to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms and to pour out my wrath on them--all my fierce anger. The whole world will be consumed by the fire of my jealous anger."
Zechariah 12:3 On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.
Zechariah 14:2 I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it; the city will be captured, the houses ransacked, and the women raped. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city.
they will come and see my glory
Exodus 16:7 "... and in the morning you will see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we that you should grumble against us?"
Isaiah 35:2-4 ... it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
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 it."
Isaiah 59:19 From the west, men will fear the name of the LORD, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory. For he will come like a pent-up flood that the breath of the LORD drives along.
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, July 1, 2009
Proverbs 1:5-6
... let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance--for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
let the wise listen and add to their learning
Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
for understanding proverbs and parables
Psalm 49:4 I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: ...
Matthew 13:13-17 "This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: 'You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.' But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."
the sayings and riddles
Numbers 12:8 "With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"
Judges 14:12 "Let me tell you a riddle," Samson said to them. "If you can give me the answer within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes."
Ezekiel 17:2 "Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell the house of Israel a parable."
of the wise
Proverbs 22:17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, ...
Proverbs 24:23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good: ...
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 the wise listen and add to their learning
Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
for understanding proverbs and parables
Psalm 49:4 I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: ...
Matthew 13:13-17 "This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: 'You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.' But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."
the sayings and riddles
Numbers 12:8 "With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?"
Judges 14:12 "Let me tell you a riddle," Samson said to them. "If you can give me the answer within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes."
Ezekiel 17:2 "Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell the house of Israel a parable."
of the wise
Proverbs 22:17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, ...
Proverbs 24:23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not good: ...
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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