But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
But our citizenship
Ephesians 2:19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, ...
is in heaven
Colossians 3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 12:22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, ...
And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 1:7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control
Ephesians 1:19 ... and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, ...
will transform our lowly bodies
1 Corinthians 15:42 So it will be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown in perishable, it is raised imperishable; ... (read 1 Corinthians 15:42-54)
they will be like his glorious body
Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
NOTES:
Citizenship - John 17:14-16; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; 1 Peter 2:11
In heaven - Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 3:1-4
Eagerly await - Romans 8:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; 2 Timothy 4:8
Power - Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:20-22
Will transform - Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 6:14
Read Luke 13
(Parentheses are mine)
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
HEAVEN Philippians 2:9-10
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, ...
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
Isaiah 52:13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Isaiah 53:12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Daniel 7:14 "He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
Acts 2:33 "Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear."
Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
and gave him the name that is above every name
Ephesians 1:20-21 ... which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 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.
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow
Psalm 95:6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; ...
Isaiah 45:23 By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.
Romans 14:11 It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'"
in heaven and on earth and under the earth
Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
Ephesians 1:10 ... to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Colossians 1:20 ... and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
NOTES:
Read Luke 12
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Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
Isaiah 52:13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Isaiah 53:12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Daniel 7:14 "He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."
Acts 2:33 "Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear."
Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
and gave him the name that is above every name
Ephesians 1:20-21 ... which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 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.
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow
Psalm 95:6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; ...
Isaiah 45:23 By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.
Romans 14:11 It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'"
in heaven and on earth and under the earth
Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
Ephesians 1:10 ... to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Colossians 1:20 ... and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
NOTES:
Read Luke 12
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
HEAVEN Ephesians 1:9-10
And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
And he made known to us the mystery of his will
Romans 16:25-26 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him-- ...
Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Colossians 1:25-27 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness--the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
which he purposed in Christ
Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, ...
to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment
Mark 1:15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
Romans 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights as sons.
to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ
Colossians 1:19-20 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
NOTES:
Read Luke 11
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And he made known to us the mystery of his will
Romans 16:25-26 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him-- ...
Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Colossians 1:25-27 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness--the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
which he purposed in Christ
Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, ...
to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment
Mark 1:15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
Romans 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights as sons.
to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ
Colossians 1:19-20 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
NOTES:
Read Luke 11
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
HEAVEN 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. And I know this man--whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows--was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell.
I know a man in Christ
Romans 16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.
who fourteen years ago was caught up
Acts 8:39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.
to the third heaven
Ephesians 4:10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens in order to fill the whole universe.
God knows
2 Corinthians 11:11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
was caught up to paradise
Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
Revelation 2:7 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
NOTES:
Hebrews 4:14; 7:26; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23
Read Luke 10
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I know a man in Christ
Romans 16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus.
who fourteen years ago was caught up
Acts 8:39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.
to the third heaven
Ephesians 4:10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens in order to fill the whole universe.
God knows
2 Corinthians 11:11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
was caught up to paradise
Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
Revelation 2:7 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
NOTES:
Hebrews 4:14; 7:26; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23
Read Luke 10
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Friday, November 26, 2010
HEAVEN 2 Corinthians 5:1-4
Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
Now we know that if the earthly
1 Corinthians 15:47 The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
tent we live in is destroyed
Isaiah 38:12 Like a shepherd's tent my house has been pulled down and taken from me. Like a weaver I have rolled up my life, and he has cut me off from the loom; day and night you made an end of me.
2 Peter 1:13-14 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Meanwhile we groan
Romans 8:23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling
1 Corinthians 15:53-54 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
Isaiah 25:8 ... he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.
Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:23-24 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
NOTES:
Read Luke 9
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Now we know that if the earthly
1 Corinthians 15:47 The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
tent we live in is destroyed
Isaiah 38:12 Like a shepherd's tent my house has been pulled down and taken from me. Like a weaver I have rolled up my life, and he has cut me off from the loom; day and night you made an end of me.
2 Peter 1:13-14 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Meanwhile we groan
Romans 8:23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling
1 Corinthians 15:53-54 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
Isaiah 25:8 ... he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.
Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:23-24 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
NOTES:
Read Luke 9
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
THANKSGIVING Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."
Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
NOTES:
Read Psalm 107
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1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."
Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
NOTES:
Read Psalm 107
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
HEAVEN 1 Corinthians 15:47-49
The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
The first man was of the dust of the earth
Genesis 2:7 ... the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 3:19 "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
Psalm 90:3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men."
the second man from heaven
John 3:13 "No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven--the Son of Man."
John 3:31 "The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all."
so also are those who are of heaven
Philippians 3:20-21 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man
Genesis 5:3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.
so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven
Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
NOTES:
Read Luke 8
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The first man was of the dust of the earth
Genesis 2:7 ... the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 3:19 "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."
Psalm 90:3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men."
the second man from heaven
John 3:13 "No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven--the Son of Man."
John 3:31 "The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all."
so also are those who are of heaven
Philippians 3:20-21 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man
Genesis 5:3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.
so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven
Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
NOTES:
Read Luke 8
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