Through his body on the cross,… Through his body on the cross, Christ set aside the law with all its commands and rules. He planned to create one new people out of Jews and Gentiles. He wanted to make peace between them. Ephesians 2.15 NIVr. Jesus brought people together the right way, through his sacrificial…
So fire went out from the… So fire went out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them so that they died before the Lord. Leviticus 10.2 NET. Don’t mess with God. He’s holy. He means what he says. Ignoring his commandments means there’ll be consequences to pay. #Bible #BibleVerses #holiness…
So they are astonished when you… So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you. 1 Peter 4.4 NET. Why in the world wouldn’t you participate in pagan excesses? This is your chance to shine and explain. #Bible #BibleVerses #holiness…
This is what the Lord, your… This is what the Lord, your Defender, the Holy One of Israel, says: I am the Lord your God. I teach you what is best for you. I lead you where you should go. Isaiah 48. 17 GW. God defines and shows. Can't get much better than that.
Now when the days drew near… Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9.51 NET. This is the pivotal verse in the gospel of Luke. Why would that be? #Bible #BibleVerses #gospel…
Then Moses said, “This is what… Then Moses said, “This is what the Lord has commanded you to do so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.” Leviticus 9.6 NET. Through obedience to God's commands, man is given the blessing of seeing God's glory. #Bible #BibleVerses #glory #Leviticus…
And to all these virtues add… And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond. Colossians 3.14 NET. Love is what brings it all together. #Bible #BibleVerses #love - (Posted first on nostr)…
For whoever is ashamed of me… For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Luke 9.26 NET. Actions have consequences, even eternal ones. Let us make…
Then he said to them, “My… Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.” Matthew 26.38 NET. The suffering of the cross caused Jesus great grief. He accepted it for our salvation. #Bible #BibleVerses #CrossOfChrist…
Now godliness combined with contentment brings… Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit. 1 Timothy 6.6 NET. Exercising in the gym is good. Ramp up the good by exercising your faith. #Bible #BibleVerses #godliness…
You alone are the Lord. You… You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, along with all their multitude of stars, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You impart life to them all, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. Nehemiah…
I noticed yesterday that today's… I noticed yesterday that today's message was supposed to be mine. So I whipped up something, worked into the night, got up real early and finished it this morning. Happened what's not supposed to happen: Quite a few positive comments on it. God uses all sincere
"Everyone who confesses the name of… "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." 2 Timothy 2.19c NET. Remaining in sin is not an option for God's people. No exceptions. #Bible #BibleVerse #holiness…
My child, if sinners try to… My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent! Proverbs 1.10 NET. Enticement there will be. Resist you must. #Bible #BibleVerses #Proverbs…
Jon G. from Glasgow UK writes… Jon G. from Glasgow UK writes about Roman and spiritual armor, but spells it with a "u". . #Bible #SpiritualBattle…
He was like an eagle that… He was like an eagle that stirs up its nest. It hovers over its little ones. It spreads out its wings to catch them. It carries them up in the air on its feathers. Deuteronomy 32.11 NIRV. In his song Moses described God's care for Israel. The
But we who are strong ought… But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves. Romans 15.1 NET. Imitating Christ means living for others, and not for self. The self is fulfilled when not serving self. #Bible #daily…
Oppressors treat my people cruelly; creditors… Oppressors treat my people cruelly; creditors rule over them. My people, your leaders mislead you; they give you confusing directions. Isaiah 3.12 NET. This Old Testament text, referring to the people of Israel, is best apply today in a spiritual sense, to the church. #Bible #BibleVerses #Isaiah #WrongWay…
So he answered, “I was sent… So he answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Matthew 15.24 NET. Jesus answered in a way that was apparently harsh. It was literally true, during his lifetime. The foreign woman saw it for what it was: a test. And so one…
So teach us to consider our… So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely. Psalm 90.12 NET. Moses recognized that wisdom is knowing we are mortal ─ we will all die at some point. With that knowledge, we can truly live. #Bible #BibleVerse #Psalms #mortality…
