Satan – disease
So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Reference Post Views: 6
So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Reference Post Views: 6
She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” Post Views: 9
The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. Reference Post Views: 10
And the king said to her, “What do you wish, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given to you—up to half the kingdom!” Reference Post Views: 8
Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter. cf Abraham, James 4:8 Reference Post Views: 10
So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Reference Post Views: 9
Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, “Go, gather all the Jews that are present in Susa, and observe a fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids also will fast in the same way. Then I will go in to [see] the king
Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I
For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Reference Post Views: 10
He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction, which was given at Shushan, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her, and that he might command her to go in to the king to make supplication to him and plead before him for her people. Reference
He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction, which was given at Shushan, that he might show it to Esther and explain it to her, and that he might command her to go in to the king to make supplication to him and plead before him for her people. Reference
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After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. Compare with Ezekiel 28:14 You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked back and forth
In those days, while Mordecai sat within the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, [m]Bigthan and Teresh, doorkeepers, became furious and sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus. 22 So the matter became known to Mordecai, who told Queen Esther, and Esther informed the king in Mordecai’s name. Reference Post Views: 9
Then the king made a great feast, the Feast of Esther, for all his officials and servants; and he proclaimed a holiday in the provinces and gave gifts according to the generosity of a king. Reference Post Views: 8
The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. Reference Post Views: 7
Now when the turn came for Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her as his daughter, to go in to the king, she requested nothing but what Hegai the king’s eunuch, the custodian of the women, advised. Reference Post Views: 9
Now the young woman pleased him, and she obtained his favor; so he readily gave beauty preparations to her, besides her allowance. Then seven choice maidservants were provided for her from the king’s palace, and he moved her and her maidservants to the best place in the house of the women. Reference Post Views: 9
I also realized that the portions for the Levites had not been given them; for each of the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone back to his field. Reference Post Views: 9
For thus says the Lord God of Israel to me: “Take this wine cup of fury from My hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send you, to drink it. And they will drink and stagger and go mad because of the sword that I will send among them. Then I took the
“From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. Reference Post Views: 10
“For these twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day—the word of the Lord has come to me and I have spoken to you over and over again, but you have not listened. Reference Post Views: 10
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. Reference Post Views: 11
Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off. Reference Post Views: 9
So I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and appointed two large thanksgiving choirs. Reference Post Views: 9
Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer Reference Post Views: 11
Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities. And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. Reference Post Views:
Forty years You sustained them in the wilderness; They lacked nothing; Their clothes did not wear out And their feet did not swell. Reference Post Views: 9
And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God. Reference Post Views: 9
Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law; and the people stood in their place. So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading.
So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding on the first day of the seventh month. Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate from morning until midday, before the men and women
And some of the heads of the fathers’ houses gave to the work. The [u]governor gave to the treasury one thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and five hundred and thirty priestly garments. Some of the heads of the fathers’ houses gave to the treasury of the work twenty thousand gold drachmas, and two thousand two
Then my God put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the rulers, and the people, that they might be registered by genealogy. Reference Post Views: 9
Then it was, when the wall was built and I had hung the doors, when the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, that I gave the charge of Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the leader of the [a]citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.
Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib; and when he came there, he ate no bread and drank no water, for he mourned because of the guilt of those from the captivity. Post Views: 12
Now while Ezra was praying, and while he was confessing, weeping, and bowing down before the house of God, a very large assembly of men, women, and children gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept very bitterly. Reference Post Views: 11
And they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days with joy; for the Lord made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel. Reference Post Views: 15
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Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the region beyond the River, and Shethar-Boznai, and your companions the Persians who are beyond the River, keep yourselves far from there. 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on
But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, so that they could not make them cease till a report could go to Darius. Then a written answer was returned concerning this matter. Reference Post Views: 15
Then the people of the land tried to discourage the people of Judah. They troubled them in building, and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. Reference Post Views: 12
Key Verse For I will set My eyes on them for good, and I will bring them back to this land; I will build them and not pull them down, and I will plant them and not pluck them up. Jeremiah 24:6 NKJV Insights 1. Guide with eyes I will guide you with My eye. Psalm 32:8 NKJV 2. Eyes like
And the Lord God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. Reference Post Views: 15
After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by the Euphrates; and Josiah went out against him. But he sent messengers to him, saying, “What have I to do with you, king of Judah? I have not come against you this day, but against
And he made all who were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin take a stand. Reference Post Views: 14
For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the [k]high places, the wooden images, the carved images, and the molded images. Reference Post Views: 11
Now when he was in affliction, he implored the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, and prayed to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord was God. Reference Post Views: 12
And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ
However, regarding the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, whom they sent to him to inquire about the wonder that was done in the land, God withdrew from him, in order to test him, that He might know all that was in his heart. Reference Post Views: 12
Moreover he provided cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much property. Reference Post Views: 17
And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in the law and in the commandment, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. So he prospered. Reference Post Views: 7
Then the priests, the Levites, arose and blessed the people, and their voice was heard; and their prayer came up to His holy dwelling place, to heaven. Reference Post Views: 12
Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had prepared for the people, for the thing came about suddenly. Reference Post Views: 14
Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced that God had prepared the people, since the events took place so suddenly. Reference Post Views: 16
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But the priests were too few, so that they could not skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brethren the Levites helped them until the work was ended and until the other priests had sanctified themselves, for the Levites were more diligent in sanctifying themselves than the priests. Reference Post Views: 13
For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord. Reference Post Views: 16
Key Verse For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. Psalm 7:9 NKJV Insights 1. GOD Tests Individuals Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.” Genesis 22:1 AMP 2. Outcome of Testing But He knows the way that I take;
But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Reference Post Views: 22
And he made devices in Jerusalem, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. Reference Post Views: 17
And Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the corner buttress of the wall; then he fortified them. 10 Also he built towers in the desert. He dug many wells, for he had much livestock, both in the lowlands and in the plains; he also had farmers
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites. Reference Post Views: 17
He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. Reference Post Views: 17
After the time that Amaziah turned away from following the Lord, they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish and killed him there. Reference Post Views: 15
He took all the gold and silver and all the utensils which were found in the house of God with [the doorkeeper] Obed-edom, and the treasures of the king’s house (palace), and the hostages, and returned to Samaria. Reference Post Views: 14
But a man of God came to him, saying, “O king, do not let this army of Israel go with you, for the Lord is not with Israel nor with any of the sons of Ephraim. But if you do go [in spite of this warning], be strong and courageous for battle; yet God will
Then Amaziah said to the man of God, “But what shall we do about the hundred talents which I have given to the troops of Israel?” And the man of God answered, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this.” Reference Post Views: 16
In addition, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, namely, three thousand talents of gold, from the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents
Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of
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Then all the leaders and all the people rejoiced, brought their contributions, and put them into the chest until all had given. Reference Post Views: 12
Then the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around. Reference Post Views: 17
When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away their spoil, they found among them an abundance of valuables on the [f]dead bodies, and precious jewelry, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away; and they were three days gathering the spoil because there was so much. Reference Post Views: 17
For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they [e]had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. Reference Post Views: 17
So when Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked toward the multitude; and there were their dead bodies, fallen on the earth. No one had escaped. Reference Post Views: 20
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise the Lord, For His mercy endures forever.” Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set
Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. Reference Post Views: 18
And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Reference Post Views: 19
Key Verse For who has stood in the counsel of the LORD, And has perceived and heard His word? Who has marked His word and heard it? Jeremiah 23:18 NKJV Other versions For who among them has stood in the council of the Lord, that he should perceive and hear His word? Who has marked His word
Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him. Reference Post Views: 22
The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man by whom we may inquire of the LORD, but I hate him, for he never prophesies [anything] good for me, but always evil. He is Micaiah the son of Imla” And Jehoshaphat said, “Let not the king say so [perhaps this time it
And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord. Reference Post Views: 19
When he humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, so as not to destroy him completely; and things also went well in Judah. Reference Post Views: 22
And after them out of all the tribes of Israel there came to Jerusalem those who set their hearts to seek and inquire of the Lord, the God of Israel, to sacrifice to the Lord, the God of their fathers. So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and upheld Rehoboam son of Solomon for three
indeed it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord, and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the Lord, saying: “For He is good, For His mercy endures
Key Verse Your way was through the sea, your path through the great waters; yet your footprints were unseen. Psalms 77:19 ESV Insights 1. Jesus went with/ahead of Israelites And all [of them] were baptized into Moses [into his safekeeping as their leader] in the cloud and in the sea; and all [of them] ate the same spiritual
Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. Reference Post Views: 34
One who works his land will have plenty of bread, But one who pursues worthless things lacks sense. Reference Post Views: 31
But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]. Reference Post Views: 33
Heb 11:6 He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The sum of your word is truth Bible like jigsaw puzzle Gen 15:1 I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” God seekers cry Ps 42:1,2 Ps63:1 Ps84:2 for living God Ps 8:4 visitest him Ps 14:2 Looks down – present continuous –
Then they said to Him, “Why[c] do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” Reference Post Views: 41
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts? Reference Post Views: 51
When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” Reference Post Views: 52
And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. Reference Post Views: 60
Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. And He could not do a miracle there at all [because of their unbelief] except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. Reference Post Views: 66
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by
He gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat. Reference Post Views: 70
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Then He said to her, “Daughter, your faith [your personal trust and confidence in Me] has restored you to health; go in peace and be [permanently] healed from your suffering.” Reference Post Views: 62
Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith and confidence [in Me]?” Reference Post Views: 60
And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you—and more [besides] will be given to you who hear. Reference Post Views: 62
But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” Reference Post Views: 63
So when Moses heard it, he fell on his face; and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, “Tomorrow morning the Lord will show who is His and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to Him. That one whom He chooses He will cause to come near to Him.
For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him. Reference Post Views: 83
And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts Reference Post Views: 82
But He said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he was in need and hungry, he and those with him Reference Post Views: 0
There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s
Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him; and He took some of the Spirit who was upon Moses and put Him upon the seventy elders. When the Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied [praising God and declaring His will], but they did not do it again. Reference Post Views: 75
And Moses said, “The people whom I am among are six hundred thousand men on foot; yet You have said, ‘I will give them meat, that they may eat for a whole month.’ Shall flocks and herds be slaughtered for them, to provide enough for them? Or shall all the fish of the sea be
Then I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take away some of the Spirit who is upon you, and will put Him upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so that you will not have to bear it all alone. Reference Post Views: 79
Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that is upon you and will put the same upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone. Reference Post Views: 79
The rabble among them [who followed Israel from Egypt] had greedy desires [for familiar and delicious food], and the Israelites wept again and said, “Who will give us meat to eat? Reference Post Views: 79
Then I will command My blessing on you in the sixth year, and it will bring forth produce enough for three years. Post Views: 93
The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Reference Post Views: 71
And he had provided the king with supplies while he stayed at Mahanaim, for he was a very rich man. Reference Post Views: 83
For there is nothing hidden from the king, and you yourself would have set yourself against me.” Reference Post Views: 72
It may be that the Lord will look on [d]my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing this day.” Reference Post Views: 71
Then these [unbelieving people] will go away into eternal (unending) punishment, but those who are righteous and in right standing with God [will go, by His remarkable grace] into eternal (unending) life.” Reference Post Views: 75
He will put the sheep on His right [the place of honor], and the goats on His left [the place of rejection]. Reference Post Views: 76
And throw out the worthless servant into the outer darkness; in that place [of grief and torment] there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger]. Reference Post Views: 64
But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Reference Post Views: 94
Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp, a good distance from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting. Reference Post Views: 76
It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before the LORD, where I will meet with you, to speak to you there. Reference Post Views: 82
Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter the tabernacle of meeting, because the cloud rested above it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Reference Post Views: 89
Thus Moses did; according to all that the Lord had commanded him, so he did. Reference Post Views: 82
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. You shall put in it the ark of the Testimony, and [a]partition off the ark with the veil. Reference Post Views: 74
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. Reference Post Views: 84
“I declared the former things long ago, And they went out of My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. Reference Post Views: 81
He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool” ’? Reference Post Views: 89
And they came, each one whose heart stirred him up and whose spirit made him willing, and brought the Lord’s offering to be used for the [new] Tent of Meeting, for all its service, and the holy garments. Reference Post Views: 88
But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business. Reference Post Views: 92
“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son Reference Post Views: 85
Ephesians 3:19 | AMP 19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a
For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our sins, sending them away, completely letting them go forever and ever]; And abundant in lovingkindness and overflowing in mercy to all those who call upon You. Reference Post Views: 97
And you shall raise up the tabernacle according to its pattern which you were shown on the mountain. Reference Post Views: 81
And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain. Reference Post Views: 90
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering. Reference Post Views: 85
Now the glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day He called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. Reference Post Views: 94
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and be there; and I will give you tablets of stone, and the law and commandments which I have written, that you may teach them.” Reference Post Views: 90
Now He said to Moses, “Come up to the Lord, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, and worship from afar. And Moses alone shall come near the Lord, but they shall not come near; nor shall the people go up with him.” Reference Post Views: 83
Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is [so vast and profound as to be] unsearchable [incomprehensible to man]. Reference Post Views: 75
Behold, I send an [a]Angel before you to keep and guard you on the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Reference Post Views: 87
“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. Reference Post Views: 88
As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord. 21 The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by
Now Samuel grew; and the Lord was with him and He let none of his words [c]fail [to be fulfilled]. Reference Post Views: 93
Now Samuel did not yet know [or personally experience] the Lord, and the word of the Lord was not yet revealed [directly] to him. Reference Post Views: 90
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places. Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to
Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His disciples
Key Verse Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 NKJV Read: KINGDOM KEYS Read: KINGDOM PRINCIPLES Read: KINGDOM PERSPECTIVES Insights 1. Value “The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid
But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed [a]weeds [resembling wheat] among the wheat, and went away. Reference Post Views: 97
And the one on whom seed was sown on the good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands and grasps it; he indeed bears fruit and yields, some a hundred times [as much as was sown], some sixty [times as much], and some thirty.” Reference Post Views: 83
Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. Reference Post Views: 91
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]. Reference Post Views: 103
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” “But I will remove far from you the northern army, And will drive him away into a barren and desolate land, With his face toward the eastern sea And his back toward the western sea; His
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Take the words [confessing your guilt] with you and return to the Lord. Say to Him, “Take away all our wickedness; Accept what is good and receive us graciously, So that we may present the fruit of our lips (gratitude). I will heal their apostasy and faithlessness; I will love them freely, For My anger
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak [l]comfort to her. Reference Post Views: 87
I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]— even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep.
And the man said to me, “Son of man, look with your eyes and hear with your ears, and fix your mind on everything I show you; for you were brought here so that I might show them to you. Declare to the house of Israel everything you see.” Reference Post Views: 109
They will not take wood from the field nor cut down any from the forests, because they will make fires with the weapons; and they will plunder those who plundered them, and pillage those who pillaged them,” says the Lord God. Reference Post Views: 96
Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover
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Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was [j]accounted to him for righteousness.” And he
“I will make a covenant of peace with them, and cause wild beasts to cease from the land; and they will dwell safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season;
“I will make a covenant of peace with them, and cause wild beasts to cease from the land; and they will dwell safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. Reference Post Views: 88
Just as I pleaded My case with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so I will plead My case with you,” says the Lord God. Reference Post Views: 102
For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.” Reference Post Views: 94
So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Reference Post Views: 96
On that day I raised My hand in an oath to them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, ‘flowing with milk and honey,’ the glory of all lands. Reference Post Views: 89
For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord God. “Therefore turn and live!” Reference Post Views: 108
Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?” says the Lord God, “and not that he should turn from his ways and live? Reference Post Views: 115
For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Post Views: 106
“And when I passed by you and saw you struggling in your own blood, I said to you in your blood, ‘Live!’ Yes, I said to you in your blood, ‘Live!’ Post Views: 116
Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father. Proverbs 17:6 | NKJV Post Views: 118
Therefore He is also able to save [f]to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Reference Post Views: 116
imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Reference Post Views: 119
I was crushed by their adulterous heart which has departed from Me Reference Post Views: 112
who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear Reference Post Views: 126
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Reference Post Views: 112
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Reference Post Views: 119
And He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.” Then the Spirit entered me when He spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard Him who spoke to me. Reference Post Views: 109
And each one went straight forward; they went wherever the spirit wanted to go, and they did not turn when they went. Reference Post Views: 111
Fairest of ten thousand Rose of Sharon More marred than any man Crushed for our iniquities That we would be made whole That our soul would be restored Whether man or animal one couldn’t tell While we being brute beasts Nailed him to the cross May he see the fruit of his labour and be
And concerning the angels He says, “Who makes His angels winds, And His ministering servants flames of fire [to do His bidding].” Reference Post Views: 115
“Arise, cry out in the night, At the beginning of the watches; Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him For the life of your young children, Who faint from hunger at the head of every street.” Reference Post Views: 148
For the Lord has afflicted her Because of the multitude of her transgressions. Reference Post Views: 114
All who found them have devoured them; And their adversaries said, ‘We have not offended, Because they have sinned against the Lord, the habitation of justice, The Lord, the hope of their fathers.’ Reference Post Views: 116
Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unproductive. Reference Post Views: 116
that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. Reference Post Views: 142
Now Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, one of the [f]eunuchs, who was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon. When the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, Ebed-Melech went out of the king’s house and spoke to the king, saying: “My lord the king, these men have done evil
You shall die in peace; as in the ceremonies of your fathers, the former kings who were before you, so they shall burn incense for you and lament for you, saying, “Alas, lord!” For I have pronounced the word, says the Lord.’ ” Reference Post Views: 137
As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, nor the sand of the sea measured, so will I multiply the descendants of David My servant and the Levites who minister to Me.’ ” Reference Post Views: 150
Then it shall be to Me a name of joy, a praise, and an honor before all nations of the earth, who shall hear all the good that I do to them; they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.’ Reference Post Views: 145
‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’ Reference Post Views: 145
Yes, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will [f]assuredly plant them in this land, with all My heart and with all My soul.’ Reference Post Views: 144
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And they have turned to Me the back, and not the face; though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not listened to receive instruction. Reference Post Views: 132
You are great in counsel and mighty in [d]work, for Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings. Reference Post Views: 149
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in
She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. Reference Post Views: 170
Key Verse Feed me with the food that is my portion, So that I will not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Proverbs 30:8-9 AMP Full of … 1. Offence Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of
For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; not as a result of
The great God who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages. Reference Post Views: 150
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection
“Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me. Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way
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The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their food in the summer; The rock badgers are a feeble folk, Yet they make their homes in the crags; The locusts have no king, Yet they all advance in ranks; The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, And it is in kings’ palaces. Reference
Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 | NASB Post Views: 158
Key Verse And this woman, a daughter (descendant) of Abraham whom Satan has bound for eighteen long years, should she not have been released from this bond on the Sabbath day?” Luke 13:16 AMP Read: DELIVERANCE Means of Deliverance 1. Supplication Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their
Key Verse The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. Elijah was a human being with a nature such as we have [with feelings, affections, and a constitution like ours]; and he prayed earnestly for it not to rain, and no rain fell on the earth
He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Post Views: 165
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the lineage of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans Reference Post Views: 149
Key Verse I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 AMP Other versions Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the
Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. Post Views: 114
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you. Post Views: 162
But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. Post Views: 146
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. Post Views: 152
I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah Post Views: 125
For you shall eat the fruit of [the labor of] your hands, You will be happy and blessed and it will be well with you. Reference Post Views: 183
It is vain for you to rise early, To retire late, To eat the bread of anxious labors— For He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep. Reference Post Views: 173
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Reference Post Views: 203
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient— in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the
But to You I have cried out, O Lord, And in the morning my prayer comes before You. Psalm 88:13 NKJV Post Views: 186
He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of [e]understanding. Post Views: 180
They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. Post Views: 193
Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s leave (consent) and notice. But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Reference Post Views: 203
For exaltation comes neither from the east Nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another. Psalm 75:6-7 NKJV Post Views: 179
Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks
Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” But this He said in reference to
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” He was speaking about the Spirit, whom
Then the Jews were perplexed. They said, “How did this man become learned [so versed in the Scriptures and theology] without formal training?” Reference Post Views: 187
Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. You shall go down before me to Gilgal; and surely I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and make sacrifices of peace offerings. Seven days you
There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. Romans 3:11 NKJV Post Views: 181
Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, And He shall hear my voice. Post Views: 175
For He has delivered me out of all trouble; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies. Post Views: 164
Key Verse “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” Luke 4:18-19 NKJV Levels of vision 1. Physical vision – Heal body Then Jesus laid his hands on
I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are
For I will declare my iniquity; I will be in anguish over my sin. Post Views: 190
They will not be ashamed in the time of evil, And in the days of famine they will have plenty and be satisfied. Reference Post Views: 190
The Lord knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever. Post Views: 222
A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked. Post Views: 201
But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace Post Views: 187
Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Post Views: 175
Certain things to pray for (deliverance), certain to command (evil spirits to leave), certain needing action like laying hands(healing), and certain needing a combination of various things. Post Views: 197
Key Verse “Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me. And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Acts 22:6-7 NKJV Examples 1. Jesus’s persecutors Now when He said to
Key Verse Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the entrance of the tent; and He called Aaron and Miriam. Numbers 12:5 NASB Came down = to descend (literally to go downwards) Examples 1. Moses So the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to
“Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me. And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ So I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I
When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me. Post Views: 249
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. Post Views: 197
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10 | NKJV Post Views: 194
So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the Lord commanded them; for the Lord had accepted Job. Reference Post Views: 249
“I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.” So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of
No one is so fierce that he would dare stir him up. Who then is able to stand against Me? Post Views: 214
‘After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things.’
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Your wickedness affects a man such as you, And your righteousness a son of man. Post Views: 196
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him; For He hears the cry of the afflicted. Post Views: 233
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For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. If He should set His heart on it, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust.
If He should set His heart on it, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust. Post Views: 207
He said, “Now hear My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will make Myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream. Reference Post Views: 186
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 1 Timothy 1:12 | NKJV Post Views: 206
Job Asserts His Integrity 311 “I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin? “And what is the portion of God from above Or the heritage of the Almighty from on high? “Is it not calamity to the unjust And disaster to those who work iniquity? “Does He not
“I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman? For what is the allotment of God from above, And the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Is it not destruction for the wicked, And disaster for the workers of iniquity? Does He not see my ways,
I DICTATED a covenant (an agreement) to my eyes; how then could I look [lustfully] upon a girl? Job 31:1 | AMP Post Views: 210
For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay. But My righteous one shall live by faith; And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14 | NKJV Post Views: 199
Though he heaps up silver like dust, And piles up clothing like clay— He may pile it up, but the just will wear it, And the innocent will divide the silver. Post Views: 212
Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. Post Views:
He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.’ Post Views: 214
Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger. Post Views: 204
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the comfort of my lips would relieve your grief. Post Views: 192
Since a man’s days are already determined, and the number of his months is wholly in Your control, and he cannot pass the bounds of his allotted time– Job 14:5 | AMP Post Views: 188
Since his days are determined, The number of his months is with You; You have appointed his limits, so that he cannot pass. Post Views: 207
Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip was found at Azotus. Post Views: 197
A land as dark as darkness itself, As the shadow of death, without any order, Where even the light is like darkness.’ ” Post Views: 198
I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, cf As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison. See also And daily in the temple, and in every house,
“What is man, that You should exalt him,That You should set Your heart on him, That You should visit him every morning Job 7:17c-18a | NKJV Post Views: 202
As the cloud disappears and vanishes away, So he who goes down to the grave does not come up. He shall never return to his house, Nor shall his place know him anymore. Post Views: 205
Can flavorless food be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? And make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me that I may eat, that my soul may bless you before I die.” Genesis 27:4 | NKJV Post Views: 224
Did I ever say, ‘Bring something to me’? Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’? 23 Or, ‘Deliver me from the enemy’s hand’? Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of oppressors’? Post Views: 160
How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength and ability and power; how He went about doing good and, in particular, curing all who were harassed and oppressed by [the power of] the devil, for God was with Him. Acts 10:38 | AMP Post Views: 204
Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Job 2:7 | NASB Post Views: 209
It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong. Post Views: 224
And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him. 1 John 5:15 | AMP Post Views: 223
On that day King Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews, to Queen Esther Esther 8:1a | NASB Post Views: 203
So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther. Esther 7:1 | NKJV Post Views: 213
“If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.” cf Yet all this avails me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.” Then his wife Zeresh and all his friends said to
So Haman took the robe and the horse, arrayed Mordecai and led him on horseback through the city square, and proclaimed before him, “Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delights to honor!” Post Views: 204
He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth. Post Views: 214
[But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us and for us and conferred on us! For [even the whole] creation (all nature) waits expectantly and longs earnestly
Then the king made a great feast, the Feast of Esther, for all his officials and servants; and he proclaimed a holiday in the provinces and gave gifts according to the generosity of a king. Post Views: 244
For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul? Reference Post Views: 213
For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul? Reference Post Views: 170
So I contended with them and cursed them, struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, “You shall not give your daughters as wives to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons or yourselves. Post Views: 168
Now the merchants and sellers of all kinds of wares lodged outside Jerusalem once or twice. Then I warned them, and said to them, “Why do you spend the night around the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you!” From that time on they came no more on the Sabbath.
Now when the men of the Sanhedrin (Jewish High Court) saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John, and grasped the fact that they were uneducated and untrained [ordinary] men, they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus. Reference Post Views: 220
Now when the men of the Sanhedrin (Jewish High Court) saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John, and grasped the fact that they were uneducated and untrained [ordinary] men, they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus. Post Views: 188
For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day. Reference Post Views: 257
And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God. Post Views: 222
Also day by day, from the first day until the last day, he read from the Book of the Law of God. Post Views: 214
Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law; and the people stood in their place. So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading.
Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate [v]from morning until midday, before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. Post Views: 230
I put my brother Hanani, with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, for Hananiah was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many [of the others]. Reference Post Views: 272
Then my God put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the rulers, and the people, that they might be registered by genealogy. Post Views: 208
Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the desert— His name is the Lord—be in good spirits before Him. Reference Post Views: 238
You will make me full of gladness with Your presence.’ Acts 2:28c | NASB Post Views: 195
with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon. Post Views: 206
Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. Post Views: 221
Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assembled to me, because of the transgression of those who had been carried away captive, and I sat astonished until the evening sacrifice. Post Views: 208
For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the officials and the leaders have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness.” Post Views: 214
But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ Post Views: 175
Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava, so that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions. Reference Post Views: 212
Then, by the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli the son of Levi, the son of Israel, namely Sherebiah Post Views: 213
Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leaders; also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding Post Views: 213
Also we inform you that it shall not be lawful to impose tax, tribute, or custom on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God. Post Views: 209
And whatever more may be needed for the house of your God, which you may have occasion to provide, pay for it from the king’s treasury. Post Views: 204
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel. Post Views: 204
this Ezra came up from Babylon; and he was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given. The king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him. Post Views: 205
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Reference Post Views: 208
When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. Post Views: 209
Therefore the soldiers did these things. Post Views: 209
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They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.” Post Views: 219
They cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed. So ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound—think of it—for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath?” Reference Post Views: 213
Some of the heads of the fathers’ houses, when they came to the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God, to erect it in its place: According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for the work sixty-one thousand gold drachmas, five thousand minas of silver,
Then the heads of the fathers’ houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with all whose spirits God had moved, arose to go up and build the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem. Post Views: 209
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. Example Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king
Key Verse He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. Psalm 91:1 AMPC Read: He who dwells … Psalms 91:1 Insights 1. GOD dwells in the Secret Place But you, when you pray, go into your room,
For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the wooden images, the carved images, and the molded images. Post Views: 208
After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by the Euphrates; and Josiah went out against him. But he sent messengers to him, saying, “What have I to do with you, king of Judah? I have not come against you this day, but against
After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by the Euphrates; and Josiah went out against him. Post Views: 190
Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself so that he might fight with him, and did not heed the words of Necho from the mouth of God. Post Views: 179
So Manasseh seduced Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel. Now when he was in affliction, he implored the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, and prayed to Him; and He received
Moreover he provided cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much property. Reference Post Views: 222
He made cities for himself and acquired flocks and herds in abundance, because God had given him very great wealth. Reference Post Views: 213
But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven [for help]. And the Lord sent an angel who destroyed every brave warrior, commander, and officer in the camp of the king of Assyria. So the king returned to his own land in shame. And
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. Reference Post Views: 197
Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. Reference Post Views: 207
Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! Reference Post Views: 226
You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion From the strife of tongues. Reference Post Views: 208
“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. Post Views: 204
Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had prepared for the people, because everything had been accomplished so quickly. Reference Post Views: 205
“Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that His fierce wrath may turn away from us. Post Views: 201
Now in the time of his distress King Ahaz became increasingly unfaithful to the Lord. Post Views: 192
For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord. Reference Post Views: 196
For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord. Post Views: 230
And he made devices in Jerusalem, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. Post Views: 215
And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ
Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah, but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot like the harlotry of the house of Ahab, and also
Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father, or in the ways of Asa king of Judah, but have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot like the harlotry of the house of Ahab, and also
“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majesty. Deuteronomy 33:26 | NASB Post Views: 199
When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away their spoil, they found among them an abundance of valuables on the dead bodies, and precious jewelry, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away; and they were three days gathering the spoil because there was so much. Post Views: 292
Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel, and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever? 2 Chronicles 20:7 NKJV Post Views: 289
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father [David]. 2 Chronicles 17:3a | AMP Post Views: 313
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. Reference Post Views: 279
And he did evil, because he did not prepare his heart to seek the LORD. Reference Post Views: 307
And they answered him, If you are kind to [these] people and please them and speak good words to them, they will be your servants forever. Reference Post Views: 293
Key Verse When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord [suddenly] took Philip [and carried him] away [to a different place]; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the good
Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds; Proverbs 27:23 | NASB Post Views: 314
“All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the details of this pattern.” 1 Chronicles 28:19 | NASB Post Views: 279
And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain. And the plan of all that he had in mind [by the Spirit] for the courts of the house of the Lord, all the surrounding chambers, the treasuries of the house of God, and the treasuries
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the vestibule, its houses, its treasuries, its upper chambers, its inner chambers, and the place of the mercy seat; and the plans for all that he had by the Spirit Post Views: 293
the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. Post Views: 305
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15 | NASB Post Views: 294
15And behold, I am with you and will keep (watch over you with care, take notice of) you wherever you may go, and I will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done all of which I have told you. Genesis 28:15 | AMP Post Views: 193
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do. Post Views: 223
A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16 | NKJV Post Views: 209
And when he came to Samaria, he killed all who remained to Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed them, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke to Elijah. Post Views: 174
Key Verse And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 NKJV Insights 1. Witnesses Therefore we also, since
So the watchman reported, saying, “He went up to them and is not coming back; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously!” Then Joram turned around and fled, and said to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!” Now Jehu drew his bow with full strength and shot Jehoram
So the watchman reported, saying, “He went up to them and is not coming back; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously!” Post Views: 188
So the king appointed a certain officer for her, saying, “Restore all that was hers, and all the proceeds of the field from the day that she left the land until now.” Post Views: 175
Then they said to one another, “We are not doing right. This day is a day of good news, and we remain silent. If we wait until morning light, some punishment will come upon us. Now therefore, come, let us go and tell the king’s household.” Post Views: 237
If we say, ‘We will enter the city,’ the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. And if we sit here, we die also. Now therefore, come, let us surrender to the army of the Syrians. If they keep us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall only
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: ‘Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.’ ” So an officer on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of
Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Post Views: 197
After this event Jeroboam did not turn from his evil way, but again he made priests from every class of people for the high places; whoever wished, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places. And this thing was the sin of the house of Jeroboam, so as to
And he said, “I cannot return with you nor go in with you; neither can I eat bread nor drink water with you in this place. For I have been told by the word of the Lord, ‘You shall not eat bread nor drink water there, nor return by going the way you came.’ ”
This is the [remarkable degree of] confidence which we [as believers are entitled to] have before Him: that if we ask anything according to His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose] He hears us. And if we know [for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us
“The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.” Psalms 147:11 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.147.11.NKJV Post Views: 185
“He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens that cry.” Psalms 147:9 NKJV Post Views: 183
“¶The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous [the upright in heart]. [Luke 13:13; John 9:7, 32]” Psalms 146:8 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.146.8.AMP Post Views: 191
Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you, walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as I built for David, and
However I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of My servant David, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and My statutes. Post Views: 203
Now it happened at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the Lord and the king’s house (Hiram the king of Tyre had supplied Solomon with cedar and cypress and gold, as much as he desired), that King Solomon then gave Hiram twenty cities in the land
Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, as I promised David your father,
Therefore, Lord God of Israel, now keep what You promised Your servant David my father, saying, ‘You shall not fail to have a man sit before Me on the throne of Israel, only if your sons take heed to their way, that they walk before Me as you have walked before Me.’ Post Views: 210
The enemy shall not exact from him or do him violence or outwit him, nor shall the wicked afflict and humble him. Psalms 89:22 | AMP Post Views: 209
For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened. Matthew 7:8 | AMP Post Views: 196
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. James 5:17 | NKJV Post Views: 188
Jesus answered and said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons
So all the work that King Solomon had done for the house of the Lord was finished Post Views: 192
So Huram finished doing all the work that he was to do for King Solomon for the house of the Lord Post Views: 188
Now King Solomon sent and brought Huram from Tyre. He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a bronze worker; he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill in working with all kinds of bronze work. Post Views: 229
And he prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple, to set the ark of the covenant of the Lord there. The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid it with pure gold, and overlaid the altar of cedar. So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with
And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. The inside of the temple was cedar, carved with ornamental buds and open flowers. All was cedar; there was
Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: “Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you, which I spoke to your father David. 13 And I will dwell among
And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. Post Views: 276
“For I know that my Redeemer and Vindicator lives, And at the last He will take His stand upon the earth. Post Views: 205
Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint Reference Post Views: 204
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26 | NIV Post Views: 266
You know how my father David could not build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars which were fought against him on every side, until the Lord put his foes under the soles of his feet. But now the Lord my God has given me rest[r] on every
And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. Post Views: 206
And men of all nations, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to hear the wisdom of Solomon Post Views: 191
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, Ephesians 4:11 | NKJV Post Views: 257
whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Matthew 18:18c | NKJV Post Views: 186
Key Verse To the one who thirsts I will give [water] from the fountain of the water of life without cost. Revelation 21:6 AMP Insights 1. Thirst after GOD As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. Psalm 42:1 NKJV 2. Invitation “You there! Everyone who thirsts, come to
to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’ Post Views: 160
And when we all had fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me and saying in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ Post Views: 201
“Although my house is not so with God, Yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire Post Views: 162
For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. Reference Post Views: 194
And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” Post Views: 233
Yet God does not [simply] take away life, but devises plans so that the one who is banished is not driven away from Him. Reference Post Views: 184
yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, reached me about the time of the evening offering. Daniel 9:21 | NKJV Post Views: 191
Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? Post Views: 180
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 | NKJV Post Views: 178
A man’s gift makes room for him,And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16 | NKJV Post Views: 190
He who answers a matter before he hears it,It is folly and shame to him. Proverbs 18:13 | NKJV Post Views: 215
HE WHO willfully separates and estranges himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire and pretext to break out against all wise and sound judgment. Proverbs 18:1 | AMP Post Views: 198
And Asahel was as fleet of foot as a wild gazelle. And Abner said to him, “Turn aside to your right hand or to your left, and lay hold on one of the young men and take his armor for yourself.” But Asahel would not turn aside from following him. Post Views: 219
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16c | NKJV Post Views: 190
But as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike.” So it was, from that day forward; he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day. Post Views: 207
When Saul saw David going out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this youth?” And Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I do not know.” Post Views: 215
Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Post Views: 189
This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that
And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off. Post Views: 386
He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been healed. Post Views: 293
While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. Post Views: 226
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. Post Views: 225
Nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul, and the Lord regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel. Post Views: 235
Now the word of the Lord came to Samuel, saying, “I greatly regret that I have set up Saul as king, for he has turned back from following Me, and has not performed My commandments.” And it grieved Samuel, and he cried out to the Lord all night. Post Views: 218
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, it is much more certain, having been reconciled, that we will be saved [from the consequences of sin] by His life [that is, we will be saved because Christ lives today]. Post Views: 208
And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. Post Views: 235
He raises the poor from the dust And lifts the beggar from the ash heap, To set them among princes And make them inherit the throne of glory. Post Views: 210
For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Post Views: 215
Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. Post Views: 209
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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. Post Views: 196
Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Post Views: 193
And her rival also provoked her severely, to make her miserable, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, that she provoked her; therefore she wept and did not eat. Post Views: 224
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 | NKJV Post Views: 207
They said, “Arise, let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good (fertile). Will you sit still and do nothing? Do not hesitate to go, to enter, to take possession of the land. Reference Post Views: 216
Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you.For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. Isaiah 30:18 | NKJV Post Views: 283
Lie Then the young man who told him said, “As I happened by chance to be on Mount Gilboa, there was Saul, leaning on his spear; and indeed the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him. So I stood over him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he
So David said to Achish, “But what have I done? And to this day what have you found in your servant as long as I have been with you, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” Reference Post Views: 243
Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And
And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Reference Post Views: 219
For they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them. Post Views: 219
Gideon – pacified accusers Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the [a]gleaning of
Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” Post Views: 236
Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Post Views: 207
After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. Post Views: 222
So Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,As in obeying the voice of the Lord?Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,And to heed than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22 | NKJV Post Views: 226
“Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, Acts 26:19 | NKJV Post Views: 217
Key Verse Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness, But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man? Proverbs 20:6 AMP Insights 1. Jesus Faithful Now Moses was faithful in all God’s house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later; but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the
And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ Post Views: 209
Then you will lay your gold in the dust,And the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks. Yes, the Almighty will be your goldAnd your precious silver; For then you will have your delight in the Almighty,And lift up your face to God. You will make your prayer to Him, Job 22:24c-27a |
But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him. Post Views: 204
Now these are the nations which the Lord left, that He might test Israel by them, that is, all who had not known any of the wars in Canaan (this was only so that the generations of the children of Israel might be taught to know war, at least those who had not formerly known
And when the Lord raised up judges for them, the Lord was with the judge and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge; for the Lord was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who oppressed them and harassed them. And it came to pass,
Then the Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: “I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you. Post Views: 214
Nor did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites who dwelt in Gezer; so the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them. Nor did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron or the inhabitants of Nahalol; so the Canaanites dwelt among them, and [h]were put under tribute. Nor did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Acco or the
Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” Post Views: 208
the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins Post Views: 194
Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had known all the works of the Lord which He had done for Israel. Post Views: 207
as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15c | AMP Serve 5647 עבד [‛âbad] aw-bad’ A primitive root; to work (in any sense); by implication to {serve} {till} (causatively) {enslave} etc.: – X {be} keep in {bondage} be {bondmen} {bond-service} {compel} {do} {dress} {ear} {execute} + {husbandman} {keep} labour (-ing
I sent the hornet before you which drove them out from before you, also the two kings of the Amorites, but not with your sword or with your bow. I have given you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you did not build, and you dwell in them; you eat
“Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, dwelt on the other side of the River in old times; and they served other gods. Post Views: 224
And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed. Post Views: 215
And the Lord your God will expel them from before you and drive them out of your sight. So you shall possess their land, as the Lord your God promised you. Post Views: 234
But take[b] careful heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Post
So the Lord gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. The Lord gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood
When they had made an end of dividing the land as an inheritance according to their borders, the children of Israel gave an inheritance among them to Joshua the son of Nun. According to the word of the Lord they gave him the city which he asked for, Timnath Serah in the mountains of Ephraim;
The inheritance of the children of Simeon was included in the share of the children of Judah, for the share of the children of Judah was too much for them. Post Views: 209
[Put first things first.] Prepare your work outside and get it ready for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house and establish a home. Proverbs 24:27 | AMP Post Views: 209
Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers has given you? Post Views: 281
Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities, but the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. And it happened, when the children of Israel grew strong, that they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not utterly drive them out. Post Views: 203
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | NKJV Post Views: 229
you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18c | NASB Post Views: 234
But to the tribe of Levi Moses had given no inheritance; the Lord God of Israel was their inheritance, as He had said to them. Post Views: 226
who remained of the remnant of the giants; for Moses had defeated and cast out these. Post Views: 215
the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you will only be above, and not be underneath, if you listen to the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you today, to follow them carefully Post Views: 225
And it happened, as they fled before Israel and were on the descent of Beth Horon, that the Lord cast down large hailstones from heaven on them as far as Azekah, and they died. Post Views: 207
Then one of the servants answered and said, “Look, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.” Reference Post Views: 204
Let our master now command your servants, who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. And it shall be that he will play it with his hand when the [g]distressing spirit from God is upon you, and you shall be well.” Reference Post Views: 317
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. Reference Post Views: 223
So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” Reference Post Views: 232
For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Reference Post Views: 235
So Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” Reference Post Views: 258
Introduction When God created man, He created them with three parts; spirit, soul and body. Body, Mind & spirit: Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV Body & Soul: the
Introduction When God created man, He created them with three parts; spirit, soul and body. Body, Mind & spirit: Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV Body & Soul: the
Then seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually and blew with the trumpets. And the armed men went before them. But the rear guard came after the ark of the Lord, while the priests continued blowing the trumpets. Post Views: 219
And he said to the people, “Proceed, and march around the city, and let him who is armed advance before the ark of the Lord.” Post Views: 251
And it came to pass, when the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord had come from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests’ feet touched the dry land, that the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before. Then
For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people who were men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they did not obey the voice of the Lord—to whom the Lord swore that He would not show them the land which the Lord had sworn to
like newborn babies [you should] long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation [its ultimate fulfillment], if in fact you have [already] tasted the goodness and gracious kindness of the Lord. Reference Post Views: 228
After that, He appeared in another form to two of them as they walked and went into the country. Post Views: 225
And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. Genesis 1:2c-3 | NKJV Post Views: 274
Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. Post Views: 207
“When the Lord your God enlarges your border as He has promised you, and you say, ‘Let me eat meat,’ because you long to eat meat, you may eat as much meat as your heart desires. Post Views: 220
“For if you carefully keep all these commandments which I command you to do—to love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him— then the Lord will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess greater and mightier nations than yourselves. Post Views:
Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the River Euphrates, even to the Western Sea, shall be your territory. Post Views: 271
“Therefore you shall lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. Post Views: 228
Take heed to yourselves, lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside and serve other gods and worship them, lest the Lord’s anger be aroused against you, and He shut up the heavens so that there be no rain, and the land yield no produce, and you perish quickly from the good land which
For the land which you go to possess is not like the land of Egypt from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and watered it by foot, as a vegetable garden; but the land which you cross over to possess is a land of hills and valleys, which drinks water from the
You shall fear the Lord your God; you shall serve Him, and to Him you shall hold fast, and take oaths in His name. Post Views: 217
But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Reference Post Views: 208
You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time.” Post Views: 234
And teach them to your children and your grandchildren, especially concerning the day you stood before the Lord your God in Horeb, when the Lord said to me, ‘Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the
Only take heed, and guard your life diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen and lest they depart from your [mind and] heart all the days of your life. Teach them to your children and your children’s children—Especially how on the day that you stood before the Lord your God in
And teach them to your children and your grandchildren, especially concerning the day you stood before the Lord your God in Horeb, when the Lord said to me, ‘Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the
to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.” Post Views: 200
From Aroer, which is on the bank of the River Arnon, and from the city that is in the ravine, as far as Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us; the Lord our God delivered all to us. Only you did not go near the land of the people of Ammon—anywhere along
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the Lord your God hardened his spirit and made his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as it is this day. “And the Lord said to me, ‘See, I have begun to give Sihon and his land over to
This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon the nations under the whole heaven, who shall hear the report of you, and shall tremble and be in anguish because of you.’ Post Views: 217
Then we came to Kadesh Barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the mountains of the Amorites, which the Lord our God is giving us. Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you;
Then we came to Kadesh Barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the mountains of the Amorites, which the Lord our God is giving us. Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you;
But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then it shall be that those whom you let remain shall be irritants in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they shall harass you in the land where you dwell. Moreover it shall be that I will do
Now Moses wrote down the starting points of their journeys at the command of the Lord. And these are their journeys according to their starting points Post Views: 255
For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has fallen to us on this eastern side of the Jordan.” Post Views: 237
So the Lord’s anger was aroused on that day, and He swore an oath, saying, ‘Surely none of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and above, shall see the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because they have not wholly followed Me, except Caleb the son
Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock; and when they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead, that indeed the region was a place for livestock, the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar
Then the officers who were over thousands of the army, the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, came near to Moses; and they said to Moses, “Your servants have taken a count of the men of war who are under our command, and not a man of us is missing. Post Views: 206
The booty remaining from the plunder, which the men of war had taken, was six hundred and seventy-five thousand sheep, seventy-two thousand cattle, sixty-one thousand donkeys Post Views: 222
But if her husband overrules her on the day that he hears it, he shall make void her vow which she took and what she uttered with her lips, by which she bound herself, and the Lord will release her. Post Views: 255
So he went to a desolate height. And God met Balaam, and he said to Him, “I have prepared the seven altars, and I have offered on each altar a bull and a ram.” Then the Lord put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, “Return to Balak, and thus you shall speak.” Reference Post
When you go to war in your land against the enemy that attacks you, then sound an alarm with the trumpets, so that you may be remembered before the LORD your God, and you shall be saved from your enemies. Reference Post Views: 268
Even when the cloud continued long, many days above the tabernacle, the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD and did not journey. Reference Post Views: 225
Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house. Proverbs 24:27 | NKJV Post Views: 211
Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house. Proverbs 24:27 | NKJV Post Views: 279
5117 נוּח [nûach] noo’-akh A primitive root; to {rest} that {is} settle down; used in a great variety of {applications} literally and {figuratively} {intransitively} transitively and causatively (to {dwell} stay6 let {fall} place6 let {alone} withdraw6 give {comfort} etc.): – {cease} be {confederate} {lay} let {down} (be) {quiet} {remain} (cause {to} be {at} {give} {have}
And I will send My Angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanite and the Amorite and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite. Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey; for I will not go up in your midst, lest I consume you on the
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‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 25:29 | NKJV Post Views: 251
He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he gained five talents more. Matthew 25:16 | AMP Post Views: 256
But the wise took flasks of oil along with them [also] with their lamps. Matthew 25:4 | AMP Post Views: 243
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “If a person sins and commits a trespass against the Lord by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about [b]a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor Post Views: 270
God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order. the pure gold lampstand with its lamps (the lamps set in order) Exodus 39:37 Reference Post Views: 277
When the LORD saw that he turned away [from the flock] to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Reference Post Views: 250
be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. Reference Post Views: 237
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who
Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God. Post Views: 234
And Moses said to the children of Israel, “See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to
Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and they brought the Lord’s offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments. Post Views: 243
Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as an offering to the Lord Post Views: 240
The rich shall not give more and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when you give an offering to the Lord, to make atonement for yourselves. Post Views: 255
And Elijah said to Ahab, Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he bowed himself down upon the earth and put his face between his knees And said to
So you shall speak to all who are gifted artisans, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments, to consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest. Post Views: 247
You shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” So he went and did according to the word of the Lord. He went and lived by the brook Cherith that is east of the Jordan. And the ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread
And you shall raise up the tabernacle according to its pattern which you were shown on the mountain. Post Views: 210
And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain. Post Views: 237
From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering. Post Views: 214
Key Verse I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:3 NKJV Benefits 1. Revelation ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you
Now He said to Moses, “Come up to the Lord, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, and worship from afar. And Moses alone shall come near the Lord, but they shall not come near; nor shall the people go up with him.” So Moses came and told the
For I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand, and you shall drive them out before you. You shall make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. They shall not dwell in your land, lest they make you sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be
I will not drive them out before you in a single year, so that the land does not become desolate [due to lack of attention] and the [wild] animals of the field do not become too numerous for you. I will drive them out before you little by little, until you have increased and are
Key Verse But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 NKJV Insights 1. Means While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2 NASB Other versions While they were worshiping
Key Passage Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for
“If men contend with each other, and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist, and he does not die but is confined to his bed, if he rises again and walks about outside with his staff, then he who struck him shall be acquitted. He shall only pay for the loss
Not a hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with an arrow; whether man or beast, he shall not live.’ When the trumpet sounds long, they shall come near the mountain.” Post Views: 242
And Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel Post Views: 249
You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 NKJV Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? Job 1:10 NKJV Reference Post Views: 259
Key Verse Before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, LORD. You know about it, LORD. Psalm 139:4 HCSB Insights 1. He knows us more than we do You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. Psalm 139:2 NKJV 2. Thoughts & Intentions They show that the essential
AND SIX days after this, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. Matthew 17:1 | AMP Post Views: 306
And the people complained against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” So he cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet. Exodus 15:24-25a | NKJV Post Views: 236
Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. Exodus 14:13c-14
The Lord said to Moses, Why do you cry to Me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward! Exodus 14:15 | AMP Post Views: 274
Now the sojourn of the children of Israel who lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years. And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years—on that very same day—it came to pass that all the armies of the Lord went out from the land of Egypt. Post
Now the children of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, and they had asked from the Egyptians articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing. And the Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they granted them what they requested. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.
But against none of the children of Israel shall a dog move its tongue, against man or beast, that you may know that the Lord does make a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. Post Views: 247
Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask from his neighbor and every woman from her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold.” And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in
So Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh and spread out his hands to the Lord; then the thunder and the hail ceased, and the rain was not poured on the earth. Post Views: 260
And the Lord did that the next day, and all [kinds of] the livestock of Egypt died; but of the livestock of the Israelites not one died. Pharaoh sent to find out, and behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. Exodus 9:6-7a | AMP Post Views: 254
“But the Lord will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that nothing will die of all that belongs to the sons of Israel.”’ ” Exodus 9:4 | NASB Post Views: 239
Psalms 84:5-6 | AMP Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. Passing through the Valley of Weeping (Baca), they make it a place of springs; the early rain also fills [the pools] with blessings. Post Views: 261
And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. Then Moses said to the LORD, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” And He said,
And the Lord said to him, Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the dumb, or the deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Exodus 4:11 | AMP 6493 פּקּח [piqqêach] pik-kay’-akh From 6491; clear sighted; figuratively intelligent: – {seeing} wise. Post Views: 249
And I will grant this people favor and respect in the sight of the Egyptians; therefore, it shall be that when you go, you will not go empty-handed. But every woman shall [insistently] ask her neighbor and any woman who lives in her house, for articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and
The Lord said, “I have in fact seen the affliction (suffering, desolation) of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters (oppressors); for I know their pain and suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand (power) of the Egyptians, and to bring them
Then Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” Reference Post Views: 297
But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. So they set over [the Israelites] taskmasters to afflict and oppress them with [increased] burdens. And [the Israelites] built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. AMPC So they set taskmasters over
But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. Reference Post Views: 239
She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: ‘Go, take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them up to Mount Tabor. I will lead Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his
Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” But he said, “O my Lord, please send by the hand of whomever else You may send.” So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and He said: “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I
Key Verses Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. Luke 4:1-2 NKJV Insights 1. Purposes 1. To test us
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:5 | NASB Post Views: 287
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 | NKJV Post Views: 235
Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the
But I have this [one charge to make] against you: that you have left (abandoned) the love that you had at first [you have deserted Me, your first love]. Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent (change the inner man to meet God’s will) and do the works you did previously [when first
Now when the sons of the prophets who were from Jericho saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him. 2 Kings 2:15 | NKJV Post Views: 246
I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, And he will become a glorious throne to his father’s house. Isaiah 22:23 | NKJV Post Views: 241
And the burning sand and the mirage shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lay resting, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. And a highway shall be there, and a way; and it shall be called the Holy Way. The unclean shall not
For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. Reference Post Views: 310
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters and oppressors; for I know their sorrows and sufferings and trials. And I have come down to deliver them out of the hand and power of the Egyptians and
16For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift. John 1:16 | AMP Post Views: 247
Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine and all the hills shall melt [that is, everything heretofore barren and unfruitful shall overflow with spiritual blessing]. And I will bring back
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 | NKJV Post Views: 225
He gave to all of them, to each man, changes of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments. Genesis 45:22 | NKJV Post Views: 243
[Joseph] took and sent helpings to them from before him, but Benjamin’s portion was five times as much as any of theirs. Genesis 43:34b | AMP Post Views: 232
But [the steward] said, Peace be to you, fear not; your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money. Genesis 43:23b | AMP Post Views: 261
But he said, “Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Genesis 43:23a | NKJV Post Views: 250
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I
Key Verse And it will come about that the staff of the man whom I choose will sprout. Numbers 17:5 NASB Insights 1. Not just Sprout Now on the next day Moses went into the tent of the testimony; and behold, Aaron’s staff for the house of Levi had sprouted and produced buds and bloomed with
Now Esau was 40 years old when he took as wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they made life bitter and a grief of mind and spirit for Isaac and Rebekah [their parents-in-law]. Genesis 26:34-35 | AMP Post Views: 335
When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. Genesis 29:31 | NKJV Post Views: 270
She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. Genesis 29:34 | NKJV Post Views: 281
Therefore also now, says the Lord, turn and keep on coming to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning [until every hindrance is removed and the broken fellowship is restored]. Joel 2:12 | AMP Post Views: 282
Blow the trumpet in Zion; set apart a fast [a day of restraint and humility]; call a solemn assembly. Joel 2:15 | AMP Post Views: 266
Then Jacob said, “O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the Lord who said to me, ‘Return to your country and to your family, and I will deal well with you’ For You said, ‘I will surely treat you well, and make your descendants as the sand of the sea,
So he lodged there that same night, and took what came to his hand as a present for Esau his brother: two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, thirty milk camels with their colts, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten foals. Post Views: 237
Then as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him [to reassure and protect him]. Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. The messengers returned to Jacob, saying, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming
“You will have plenty to eat and be satisfied And praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; Then My people will never be put to shame. Joel 2:26 | NASB Post Views: 254
And it shall come to passThat whoever calls on the name of the LordShall be saved.For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance,As the Lord has said,Among the remnant whom the Lord calls. Joel 2:32 | NKJV Post Views: 312
But Isaac said to his son, “How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?” And he said, “Because the Lord your God brought it to me.” Post Views: 343
Key Verse “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is valued more than the Lord]. Matthew 6:24 AMP Insights 1. Diligence Be
When evening came, they brought to Him many who were under the power of demons, and He drove out the spirits with a word and restored to health all who were sick. Reference Post Views: 273
And the Lord said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry against it that has come to Me; and if not, I will know.” GOD hears the cries of the
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.” Reference
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1C3:19 If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you
He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water. J738 Post Views: 282
The Jews were astonished. They said, How is it that this Man has learning [is so versed in the sacred Scriptures and in theology] when He has never studied? J715 Post Views: 302
Stop toiling and doing and producing for the food that perishes and decomposes [in the using], but strive and work and produce rather for the [lasting] food which endures [continually] unto life eternal; the Son of Man will give (furnish) you that, for God the Father has authorized and certified Him and put His seal
Then they were quite willing and glad for Him to come into the boat. And now the boat went at once to the land they had steered toward. [And immediately they reached the shore toward which they had been slowly making their way.] Post Views: 286
Then Jesus, knowing that they meant to come and seize Him that they might make Him king, withdrew again to the hillside by Himself alone. Post Views: 283
And a great crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (miracles) which He [continually] performed upon those who were sick. Post Views: 313
Key Verse And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Isaiah 10:27 KJV Yoke = maltreat, pain, abuse, mock Read: ANOINTING Insights 1. Restlessness breaking Yoke By your sword you shall live, And
I will bring the one-third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ” Post Views: 328
Key Verses It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NASB Means of Freedom 1. Jesus So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 ESV Read: JESUS 2. Holy Spirit Now the Lord is
Key Verse Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 KJV Insights 1. Live for GOD So, since Christ suffered in the flesh for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having the
LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells. Reference Post Views: 497
Key Verse ‘Consider now from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid—consider it: Is the seed still in the barn? As yet the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yielded fruit. But from this day I will bless you.’ ” Haggai
the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him. 1 Corinthians 6:17 NASB Post Views: 348
the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:17 | NKJV Post Views: 364
Look around [you, Habakkuk, replied the Lord] among the nations and see! And be astonished! Astounded! For I am putting into effect a work in your days [such] that you would not believe it if it were told you. Reference Post Views: 278
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. Reference Post Views: 299
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins. Reference Post Views: 297
Key Verse “Do not call to mind the former things,Or consider things of the past.Behold, I am going to do something new,Now it will spring up;Will you not be aware of it?I will even make a roadway in the wilderness,Rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB Forget and? Not that I have already grasped it all
Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people Post Views: 312
Take spoil of silver! Take spoil of gold! There is no end of treasure, Or wealth of every desirable prize. Reference Post Views: 312
For now will I break his yoke from off you and will burst your bonds asunder. Reference Post Views: 315
He will also give him his daughter in marriage and will exempt his family from taxes in Israel.” Reference Post Views: 294
“Now, I will break his yoke [of taxation] off you, And I will tear off your shackles.” Reference Post Views: 326
The mountains quake before Him And the hills melt away; Indeed the earth is shaken by His presence— Yes, the world and all that dwell in it. Reference Post Views: 291
But if you do not restore her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours.” Genesis 20:7c | NASB Post Views: 256
You will cast all our sins Into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 NKJV Post Views: 289
“So also I will make you sick, striking you down, Desolating and devastating you, because of your sins. Reference Post Views: 388
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]? Reference Post Views: 341
Then a man came from Baal Shalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley bread, and newly ripened grain in his knapsack. And he said, “Give it to the people, that they may eat.” But his servant said, “What? Shall I set this before one hundred men?” He
And the mother of the child said, “As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.” So he arose and followed her. Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD lives, and as your soul
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He said, “Why are you going to him today? It is neither the New Moon nor the Sabbath.” And she said, “It will be all right.” Reference Post Views: 300
Who can tell if God will turn and relent, and turn away from His fierce anger, so that we may not perish? Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it.
So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all
And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us. Reference Post Views: 255
Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from
Key Verse You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16 NKJV Examples of Going 1. Evangelism And He said to them, “Go into all
And whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, they would fall down before Him and shout, “You are the Son of God!” Reference Post Views: 325
And his brothers envied him, but his father kept the matter in mind. Come therefore, let us now kill him and cast him into some pit; and we shall say, ‘Some wild beast has devoured him.’ We shall see what will become of his dreams!” Reference Post Views: 274
The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. Reference Post Views: 273
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Post Views: 274
yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, reached me about the time of the evening offering. Reference Post Views: 272
Hear the voice of my supplications When I cry to You, When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. Reference Post Views: 305
To You I will cry, O Lord my Rock: Do not be silent to me, Lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Reference Post Views: 295
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God. And in the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and King Nebuchadnezzar your father—your father the king—made him chief of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.
Then His disciples said to Him, “Where could we get enough bread in the wilderness to fill such a great multitude?” Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” Only one chapter before, Jesus had fed the 5000. See below When it was evening,
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But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Reference Post Views: 301
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He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. Reference Post Views: 288
Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.” And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be
For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. Because John had said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Reference Post Views: 279
And He could not do a miracle there at all [because of their unbelief] except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. Post Views: 295
He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.” Post Views: 329
Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. Post Views: 311
There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. Post Views: 323
Key Passage And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles. Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up to my knees. Again
“Now when the prince makes a voluntary burnt offering or voluntary peace offering to the Lord, the gate that faces toward the east shall then be opened for him the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. Post Views: 294
“You shall daily make a burnt offering to the Lord of a lamb of the first year without blemish; you shall prepare it every morning. Post Views: 313
Key Verse But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 KJV Full Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 NKJV & Luke 12:22-31 NKJV 1. Kingdom of GOD 1.1 For yourself “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, and upon finding a single
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend. Post Views: 318
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1Cor12:7 Post Views: 287
And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? Post Views: 374
So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. Post Views: 269
He, however, took her by the hand and spoke forcefully, saying, “Child, arise!” NASB Post Views: 347
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Post Views: 307
Key verse Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NASB Other versions Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark. Post Views: 300
When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly. Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: “Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not
So Elisha turned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen and slaughtered them and boiled their flesh, using the oxen’s equipment, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant. Post Views: 355
Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him. Then the prophet said to him, “Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you depart from me a lion will kill
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And after the fire came a still, small voice. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Post Views: 330
And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” On the seventh time the servant reported, “There is a cloud as small as a man’s hand rising from the sea.” Post Views: 288
Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. Post Views: 305
Key Verse But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 AMP Examples 1. Some And He said to them, “Cast the net
Key Verses And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 AMP Read: PRESENCE Insights 1. Promises [But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of
Key Verse “Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 AMP How? If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NKJV I
Key Verse If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 AMPC Things to Crave 1. Word of GOD Like newborn babies
Key Verses I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able for this, because He considered me faithful and trustworthy, putting me into service [for this ministry], even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and
Key Verses Give us help against the enemy, For the help of man is worthless (ineffectual, without purpose). Psalm 60:11 AMP Expecting help from man futile Joseph: Only keep me in mind when it goes well for you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison. Genesis
Key Verse And He made from one [common origin, one source, one blood] all nations of men to settle on the face of the earth, having definitely determined [their] allotted periods of time and the fixed boundaries of their habitation (their settlements, lands, and abodes), So that they should seek God, in the hope that they
And it will happen, when you have come there to the city, that you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with a stringed instrument, a tambourine, a flute, and a harp before them; and they will be prophesying. Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and
And they ate of the produce of the land on the day after the Passover, unleavened bread and parched grain, on the very same day. Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food
My house is a house of prayer We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit Reference Post Views: 336
But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” Reference Post Views: 342
The Pharisee stood [ostentatiously] and began praying to himself [in a self-righteous way, saying]: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the rest of men—swindlers, unjust (dishonest), adulterers—or even like this tax collector. Reference Post Views: 307
He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground, and fruitful land into fields of salt, because of the wickedness of its dwellers. He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. Reference Post Views: 337
Key Verse O satisfy us with Your lovingkindness in the morning [now, before we grow older], That we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14 AMP Things for Now 1. Salvation For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold,
Key Verse O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath [earnestly] remember compassion and love. Habakkuk 3:2 AMP Purpose of Revival 1. Brings Life Will You not revive us and bring us to life again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Psalm 85:6 AMP
Key Verse And all the people were trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all. Luke 6:19 NASB Jesus 1. Touched by Jesus Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matthew 8:3 (AMP) When Jesus went into Peter’s
Key Verse I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but that You keep them and protect them from the evil one. John 17:15 AMP Examples And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His
Key Verse He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons. Mark 3:14-15 NASB Insights 1. Pre-emptively called Apostles Peter, Andrew, James & John And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and
Key Verse Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 NKJV Tarry = to sit (down) Endued = in the sense of sinking into a garmentPower = specially, miraculous power, (worker of) miracle(-s) Related Verse But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
Key Verse Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 BSB Where? 1. On Earth And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and
Key Verse And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NASB It takes hardly any faith to say “GOD can”; but it does to say “GOD will”. Examples 1. David Moreover David said, “The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and
Key Verse Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” 2 Chronicles 20:20 NKJV Sequence of Events 1. Work Begins Now in the second month of the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Jeshua the
Key Verse As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 NASB Read: CHRISTIAN LIVINGThe Bible give us practical advice for living. See Examples Below: Insights 1. Being Debt Free you will lend to many nations but
Key Verses Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be
Key Verse He was thirty-two years old when he became king. He reigned in Jerusalem eight years and, to no one’s sorrow, departed. 2 Chronicles 21:20 NKJV Other versions Thirty-two years old was Jehoram when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being wanted. 2 Chronicles 21:20 AMPC Good Works
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Key Passage For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 AMPC Sowing for Eternity Already
Key Verse Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Acts 9:4 NKJV Affecting Christ 1. Hungry, Thirsty, Stranger … And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say
Key Verses The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” 1 Samuel 13:14 NKJV Subtopics 1. Undivided Heart Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit
Key Verses whoever sees Me sees Him Who sent Me. John 12:45 AMPC Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. John 14:9 AMPC Those who saw Jesus “unnaturally” 1. Abraham Your father Abraham was overjoyed that he would see My day, and he saw it and rejoiced.” John 8:56 NASB 2. Moses Then the Lord descended
Key Verse Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me. Jeremiah 3:19 BSB Subtopics 1. “Lord’s Prayer” “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who
Key Verse Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. Psalm 119:49 NKJV Other versions Remember the word to Your servant, In which You have made me hope. Psalm 119:49 NASB Hope in GOD’s promises: Personal Prophesies + Bible Promises Subtopics 1. Remember Me Jeremiah: O Lord, You know; Remember me and visit me,
Key Verse And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands and territories. Acts 17:26 AMP GOD has an exact place for us to stay at any one point in time. Go where GOD has told you to go 1.
Key Verse These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will get well.” Mark 16:17-18 AMP Examples And
Key Verse Now Moses used to take his own tent and pitch it outside the camp, far away from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting [of God withHis own people]. Exodus 33:7 AMP Read: QUIET TIME God’s tent of meeting Then Solomon and all the assembly with him went to the high place which was at Gibeon, because
Key Verse In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He answered me. Psalm 120:1 AMPC Read: CRISIS SITUATIONS How To Handle Despair 1. Hope in God’s promises Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. Psalm 119:49 NKJV Other versions Remember the word to Your servant, In which You have
Key Verse be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry James 1:19 NIV 1984 Subtopics 1. How to listen and react to people Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving] James 1:19 AMP
Key Verse For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. Acts 22:15 NKJV Witnessing unstoppable And when they had summoned them, they commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is
Key Verse but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. Matthew 25:4 NKJV Subtopics 1. Vessels of Honour But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter,
Key Verse Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool. Proverbs 19:1 AMP Examples 1. Daniel the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for chargesagainst Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they wereunable to do
Key Verses Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away
Key Verse … because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” Luke 19:44 NASB Subtopics 1. GOD visits us What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him? Psalm 8:4 KJV But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that Thou art mindful
Key Verse Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Psalm 25:4 NKJV Insights 1. Possibility He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. Psalm 103:7 NKJV 2. Awesomeness of GOD’s ways Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are
Key Verse the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 NKJV See also The lion, which is mighty among animals And does not retreat from anything Proverbs 30:30 NASB Bold for the Gospel Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether
Key Verse And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize—a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]. Matthew 11:12 AMPC Examples 1. Worshipper of God Lydia:
Key Verse You were running [the race] well; who has interfered and prevented you from obeying the truth? Galatians 5:7 AMP Examples 1. Judas And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and
Key Passage And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:21-22 NKJV Read: BELIEVERead: BORN AGAIN BELIEVERRead: CALLED, CHOSEN &
Key Verse Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 NASB Prayers But I am afflicted and needy; Hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay. Psalms 70:5 NASB And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I
Key Verses Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 NKJV “Arise, cry out in the night, At the beginning of the watches; Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him For the life
Key Verse Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. Psalm 65:4 NKJV Breakdown 1. Chosen For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 AMP They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords
Key Verse And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 1 Kings 17:1 NKJV Unlike other Prophets, Elijah did not start his ministry with “The word of the Lord
Key Verse And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46 NKJV My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My
Key Verse For He tore Israel from the house of David, and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king. Then Jeroboam drove Israel from following the Lord, and made them commit a great sin. 2 Kings 17:21 NKJV Explained Jeroboam said in his heart, “Now the kingdom might revert to the house of David. If
Key Verse But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 KJV Breakdown 1. We will give ourselves And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. 2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV Other versions Not only [did
Key Verse For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29 NKJV Subtopics 1. Baptism of Fire “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11
Key Verse Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and about the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2 NASB Purpose 1. Ordination
Key Verse You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Acts 10:38 NASB Other versions How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength
Key Verse Their descendants shall be known among the Gentiles, And their offspring among the people. All who see them shall acknowledge them, That they are the posterity whom the LORD has blessed.” Isaiah 61:9 NKJV Examples 1. Elijah & Elisha After a long time, in the third year of the drought,a the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and
Key Verse “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. Deuteronomy 32:4 NASB Examples 1. Leah When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. Genesis 29:31 BSB Leah was given into marriage with
Key Verses As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in. Joshua 14:11 NKJV Although Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, his eyesight was
Key Verse “So let’s learn, let’s press on to know the LORD. His appearance is as sure as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, As the spring rain waters the earth.” Hosea 6:3 NASB Other versions Yes, let us know (recognize, be acquainted with, and understand) Him; let us be zealous
Key Verse Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me all that I ever did.” John 4:39 ESV Share your Testimony 1. Moses Then Moses told his father-in-law all that the Lord had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardship that had come upon them
Key Verse He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons. Mark 3:14-15 NASB Try to spend time with God more than Quiet time if possible.Read: QUIET TIME Those who spent time with GOD 1. David Then King
Key Verse For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]. Mark 11:24 AMPC Granted Now. Received Later. So keep on Praying. Read: Pray with Perseverance While praying, use promises God has given. See below This is the [remarkable
1. Types of Vision 1.1 Something gazed at “I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me. Acts 11:5 NKJV And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias
Key Verse As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” Psalm 16:3 NKJV Promise He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap, That He may seat him with princes – With the princes of His people. Psalm
Blanket Promises he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. Zechariah 2:8 NKJV “Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish. “You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; They who
Key Verse And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. Revelation 12:10 BSB Promises No weapon
Key Verse Elijah was a man with a nature like ours [with the same physical, mental, and spiritual limitations and shortcomings], and he prayed intensely for it not to rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. James 5:17 AMP Insights into Elijah’s Life 1. Fear Then Jezebel sent a messenger to
Key Verse Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord … Acts 3:19 NASB Other versions So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life],
Key Verse He allowed no man to oppress them; He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” Psalm 105:14-15 AMP Insights 1. Promises O Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble and oppressed; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to hear, To vindicate and obtain justice for the fatherless and
Key Verse But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. Psalm 86:15 NKJV Compassion Leads To … 1. Healing When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt [profound] compassion for them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14 AMP Now a leper came to Him, imploring
Lord of breaking through – Master of breakthroughs So [Israel] came up to Baal-perazim, and David smote [the Philistines] there. Then David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the bursting forth of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim [Lord of breaking through]. 1 Chronicles 14:11 AMPC So David
Key Passage Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man called Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector [a superintendent to whom others reported], and he was rich. Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not see because of the crowd, for he was short in stature.
Key Verse Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:12 NASB SubTopics 1. Speech For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a
Key Verses And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment Hebrews 9:27 NKJV For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God [who alone is judge]. Romans 14:10 AMP Read: REWARDS Types of Judgements 1. For Believers “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you
Key Verse He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. 1 Timothy 6:16 AMP See also But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highestheaven cannot contain You; how much less this house which I have built! 1 Kings
Key Verse For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 NKJV Examples 1. Zacchaeus But Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I am giving to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone, I am giving back four times as much.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come
1. Man of Prayer David: I am a man of prayer. Psalm 109:4 BSB 2. Man of GOD Moses: But as for Moses, the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. 1 Chronicles 23:14 NASB Elijah: Elijah answered them, “If I am a man of God, let fire come down from heaven and
Key Passage I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it, but
The Sun Stopped And the sun stopped … Joshua 10:13 AB Full Passage Then Joshua spoke to the Lord on the day when the Lord handed over the Amorites to the sons of Israel, and Joshua said in the sight of Israel, “Sun, stand still at Gibeon, And moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, and
Key Verse For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace … Romans 8:6 NASB How? 1. Focus on heavenly things Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have
Key Verse And a furious storm of wind [of hurricane proportions] arose, and the waves kept beating into the boat, so that it was already becoming filled. But He [Himself] was in the stern [of the boat], asleep on the [leather] cushion; and they awoke Him and said to Him, Master, do You not care that
Key Verse Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 BSB Those whom GOD considers wise 1. Those who win souls The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 NKJV Other versions The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, And he who is
Key Verses Let them praise His name with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with the tambourine and lyre. Psalm 149:3 AMP Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flute. Psalm 150:4 AMP Examples 1. David And David danced before the Lord with all his might, clad in a linen ephod
Key Verse A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16 NKJV Examples of Gifts 1. Eternal Life For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NKJV 2. Faith to be saved For by grace you have been saved through faith,
Key Verse But when he [finally] came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough food, while I am dying here of hunger! Luke 15:17 AMP And … 1. Stop sinning Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are
Key Verse … that when He comes and knocks they may open to Him immediately. Luke 12:36 NKJV Ready For? 1. Rapture Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming,
Key Verse … You have saved the best till now.” John 2:10 NIV Examples 1. Glory ‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘and in this place I shall give [the ultimate] peace and prosperity,’ declares the LORD of hosts.” Haggai 2:9 AMP Our body is the temple of the
Key Verse So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Acts 24:16 NIV 1984 Insights 1. Everyone has a conscience They show that the essential requirements of the Law are written in their hearts; and their conscience [their sense of right and wrong, their moral choices] bearing witness and their thoughts alternately
Key Verse Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Genesis 48:8 NASB Characteristics 1. Declared his dreams Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to
Key Verses And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! My God sent His angel
Key Verse If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NKJV Read: The Long Trip Read: SALVATION Benefits 1. Forgiveness & Continual Cleansing If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises],
Key Verse Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts … Hebrews 3:7-8 AMPC Today day of … 1. Salvation Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:2 AMPC 2.
Key Verse I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). John 10:10 AMPC Abundance = superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality) Superabundant in Quantity 1. Promises And the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall
Key Verse May he also be to you one who restores life and sustains your old age; for your daughter-in-lawa, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.” Ruth 4:15 AMP aReferring to Ruth Attributes 1. Born a Moabite Then Naomi’s husband Elimelech died, and she was left with
Key Verse For the message of the cross is foolishness [absurd and illogical] to those who are perishing and spiritually dead [because they reject it], but to us who are being saved [by God’s grace] it is [the manifestation of] the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 AMP Examples 1. Receiving More So take care how
Key Verse In the days of His flesh [Jesus] offered up definite, special petitions [for that which He not only wanted but needed] and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was [always] able to save Him [out] from death, and He was heard because of His reverence toward God [His godly fear, His
Key Verse I am restless in my complaint and am surely distracted, Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the pressure of the wicked; For they bring down trouble upon me And in anger they bear a grudge against me. My heart is in anguish within me Psalm 55:2-4 NASB Examples 1. Samson
Key Verse But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him, and consulted the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him 1 Kings 12:8 NKJV Outcome Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King
Key Verse After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?”. 2 Kings 2:9 BSB Examples 1. Solomon Question: That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him: Whatever you ask, I will give you. 2 Chronicles 1:7 NASB Answer: Now
Key Verse Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all. 1 Timothy 4:15 AMP However Now Joshua was old, advanced in years. And the LORD said to him: “You are old, advanced in years, and there remains very much
Key Verse Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6 NKJV Only means for … 1. Salvation Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts
Key Verse He was despised and rejected and forsaken by men, a Man of sorrows and pains, and acquainted with grief and sickness; and like One from Whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or have any esteem for Him. Isaiah 53:3 AMPC Examples 1. Jesus The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief
Key Verse Look to Abraham your father,And to Sarah who bore you; For I called him alone, And blessed him and increased him.” Isaiah 51:2 NKJV Examples of those called alone 1. Abraham He said to him, Leave your own country and your relatives and come into the land (region) that I will point out to
Key Verse I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. 1 Samuel 17:35 BSB Here David is talking about his going after Lions & Bears to get back what he needed
Key Verses “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Matthew 18:18 NKJV And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever
Key Verse For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 AMP Some Truths 1. When does Eternal Life begin? Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him
Key Verse Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. Psalm 33:8 NKJV Why? Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. “For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 BSB
Key Verse And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, [None equal to him] in all the signs and wonders which the Lord sent him to do in the land of Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his servants and to all his land, And in all the
Key Verse Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one comes into the house of the LORD; and the priests who kept the door put there all the money brought into the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 12:9
Key Verse For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established Romans 1:11 NASB Examples 1. Timothy For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy
Key Verse The LORD also said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow [that is, prepare them for My sacred purpose], and have them wash their clothes Exodus 19:10 AMP See also Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set
Key Verse So Jesus said to the twelve [disciples], “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are our only hope]. John 6:67-68 AMP Examples of those who clung (to God) 1. Shunammite woman When she reached the man
Key Verse When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Example 1. Daniel’s Friends So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, and when the
Key Verses The enemy shall not exact from him or do him violence or outwit him, nor shall the wicked afflict and humble him. I will beat down his foes before his face and smite those who hate him. Psalm 89:22-23 AMPC For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
Key Verse The Lord will guide you continually … Isaiah 58:11 NKJV How 1. Through Scripture Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 AMP 2. Though Inner Desire For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to
Key Verses Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count. Psalm 40:5 BSB O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks
Key Verse Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
Key Verse the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 AMP Assertive Definition: : “disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior” Merriam-Webster Dictionary Examples 1. David And David said to the men who stood by him, “What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the
Key Verse Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord Ephesians 5:19 KJV Examples 1. Sick Woman For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. Matthew 9:21 AMPC For she kept saying, If I only touch
Key Verse You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV Other versions “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]. Isaiah 26:3 AMP Read: PLEASE GOD The “Undesirable”
Key Verse I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). John 10:10 AMP Promises Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us Ephesians 3:20 NASB They will not be
Key Verse Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment]. Proverbs 19:11 AMP Other versions A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 NASB
Key Verse Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 AMP Other versions Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom
Key Verse But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 AMP Examples 1. Elisha And Elisha was watching it and he was crying out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its
Key Verse But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am [only] a young man,’ Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And whatever I command you, you shall speak. Jeremiah 1:7 AMP Examples 1. Elisha Now the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him,
Key Verse Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble 2 Peter 1:10 NKJV Called usually when at work 1. Elisha So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen
Key Verses The Lord did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least of all peoples; but because the Lord loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house
Key Verses it is not good for a person to be without knowledge Proverbs 19:2 NASB My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6 NKJV Insights 1. Acquire Knowledge The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge. Proverbs 18:15 AMP Other versions The heart of the
Key Verse ‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn northward. Deuteronomy 2:3 NKJV Other versions ‘You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north Deuteronomy 2:3 NASB Examples of those who disrupted Status Quo 1. Mary When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why does this concern
Key Verse Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of
Key Verse Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! 1 Corinthians 9:24 AMP Insights 1. How to run the race Therefore, since we are surrounded
Key Verse Please, let us make a small, fully-walled upper room [on the housetop] and put a bed there for him, with a table, a chair, and a lampstand. Then whenever he comes to visit us, he can turn in there.” 2 Kings 4:10 AMP GOD visits us What is man, that Thou art mindful of
Key Verse But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 AMPC GOD can give anyone victory For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation and adorn the wretched with victory. Psalm 149:4 AMPC In spite of circumstances Yet in
Key Verse Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1 NASB Other versions I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication
Key Verse You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:36 NIV Things to Persevere in 1. Under Trials Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that
Key Verses you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. Mark 12:30 NKJV Jesus declared, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Matthew 22:37 BSB So take
Key Passage Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days! Psalm 90:14 NKJV Things we can do early 1. Seek Wisdom “I love those who love me; And those who seek me early and diligently will find me. Proverbs 8:17 AMP 2. Prayer And in the early morning,
Key Verse You [believers], like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house for a holy and dedicated priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices [that are] acceptable and pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5 AMP Other versions you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a
Key Verses … whatever he doesa shall prosper. Psalm 1:3 NKJV This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal
Key Passage Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV Things to do daily 1. Take up cross And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever
Key Passage Fight the good fight of the faith [in the conflict with evil]; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and [for which] you made the good confession [of faith] in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 AMP What our Fight is against 1. Forces of darkness For we
Key Passage He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, In the shadow of His hand He has kept Me hidden; And He has made Me a sharpened arrow, In His quiver He has hidden Me. Isaiah 49:2 AMP Outcome Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have seen
Key Verse the righteous sings and rejoices. Proverbs 29:6 NKJV Insights 1. New Songs O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 KJV O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the
Key Passage I will not drive them out before you in a single year; otherwise the land would become desolate and wild animals would multiply against you. Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. Exodus 23:29-30 BSB Release often little by little 1. Pharoah –
Key Verses I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for [the sake of] the land, that I would not destroy it, but I found no one [not even one]. Ezekiel 22:30 AMP And He saw that there was no one, And was amazed
Promise of Success “I, yes I, have spoken; indeed I have called him, I have brought him, and He will make his ways successful. Isaiah 48:15 NASB Read: NO FAVOURITISMRead: PROSPERITY How to be successful This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do
Definition Epitome: “a perfect example of something” Reference: Oxford Learner Dictionaries 1. Wisdom you are [imagining yourself] wiser than Daniel Ezekiel 28:3 AMP Other versions (Behold, you are wiser than Daniel! There is no secret that can be hidden from you! Ezekiel 28:3 NKJV When God spoke to Satan about wisdom, he did not speak about Solomon (who had
Key Verse Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 NKJV Other versions Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old
1. At work when called So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. 1 Kings 19:19 BSB 2. Burned “Bridges” behind him So Elisha turned back from him, took his
Key Verse He who walks with the wise will become wise Proverbs 13:20 BSB Examples 1. Disciples Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 NKJV 2. Elisha But Elisha replied, “As surely
Key Verse He who watches the wind [waiting for all conditions to be perfect] will not sow [seed], and he who looks at the clouds will not reap [a harvest]. Ecclesiastes 11:4 AMP Insights 1. Stir yourself up There is no one who calls on Your name, Who stirs himself to take hold of You; For
There are things that are supernatural currently on earth. Let us look at a few examples: 1. Word of GOD All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to
Key Verse Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; and in no way alarmed by
Insights Awesomeness “Yet these are just the fringes of His ways [mere samples of His power], The faintest whisper of His voice! Who can contemplate the thunder of His [full] mighty power?” Job 26:14 AMP Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, And are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales;
And when they approached the multitude, a man came up to Him, kneeling before Him and saying, Lord, do pity and have mercy on my son, for he has epilepsy (is moonstruck) and he suffers terribly; for frequently he falls into the fire and many times into the water. And I brought him to Your disciples, and
Key Verse But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NKJV Other versions But those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew
Key Verse without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 AMP Unimaginable Rewards But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have
Some Characteristics Obedient Esther did not reveal her people or her lineage, because Mordecai had instructed her not to do so. Esther 2:10 BSB Esther still had not revealed her lineage or her people, just as Mordecai had instructed. She obeyed Mordecai’s command, as she had done under his care. Esther 2:20 BSB Acted with Wisdom And
Key Verse “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Isaiah 66:2 BSB Examples Daniel: And he said to me, “O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been
1. Tongues But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit, and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to
Key Verse You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be hearda on high. Isaiah 58:4 NIV aSuggesting that fasting correctly can get GOD’s attention. What Gets GOD’s Attention 1. Persistent Tenacious Prayer As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road
Key Verse But Lot’s wife, from behind him, [foolishly, longingly] looked [back toward Sodom in an act of disobedience], and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26 AMP Don’t look back And indeed if they had been thinking of that country which they left, they would have had opportunity to return. Hebrews 11:15 NASB But Jesus
Key Verse And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 NKJV Compare with below (Physical eyes) Then He touched their eyes,
Key Verse Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 AMP Examples Joseph: There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because
Key Verse Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the [soaring] eagle. Psalm 103:5 AMP Examples – People made physically younger 1. Sarah And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” Genesis 17:17 AMP Abraham said [again] of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king
Key Verse We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 4:2 BSB Hold on And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Mark 13:13 NKJV Reason some were cut off You will say
Blanket Promises he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. Zechariah 2:8 NKJV “Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish. “You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; They who
Key Verses And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future
Key Verse She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NASB Save = deliver or protect Insights 1. Above all names For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name
Key Verse For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 NASB Other versions I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and
Key Verse But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 BSB The above tells us that is possible to complete one’s ministry. Though here it talks about Timothy’s Spiritual Ministry, ministry could include your vocation i.e. Studies, Work or whatever else you are called to
Key Verse when Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away after other gods; and his heart was not completely devoted to the LORD his God, as was the heart of his father David. 1 Kings 11:4 AMP The same behaviours we consider innocent can become snares as we get older i.e. Innocent ungodly habits
Key Verse But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV Other versions And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed
Key Verse Peter replieda, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 BSB aThis was in response to the question “What are we to do [to be saved]”. See also Jailer: and
Key Verse Enoch 1walked [in habitual fellowship] with God three hundred years 2after the birth of Methuselah and 3had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:22 AMP Full Passage (For context) When Jared was a hundred and sixty-two years old, he became the father of Enoch. Jared lived eight hundred years after the birth of Enoch and had other
Key Verses In everything I showed you that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 NKJV Read: GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE Insights 1. Examples of Giving For God so loved
Called For many are called, but few chosen.” Matthew 20:16 NKJV For many are called (invited, summoned), but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 AMP Chosen Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. Psalm 65:4 NKJV They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them,
GOD looked for “One”man I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30 NKJV Other versions I searched for a man among them who would build up the
Key Verse I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalms 32:5 NKJV What is sin? All wrongdoing is sin 1 John 5:17 AMP So for one who knows the right thing to do
Key Verse Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 NASB Christians can expect Persecution “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and
Overview Having a good overview of the Bible would be helpfula. One way of doing that would be to read parts of it regularly. Few ways this can be done include: Set up a Bible reading plan. Easy to set this up at Bible Gateway Read through regular portions i.e. One chapter of Proverbs daily,
Key Verse As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ]; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?” Acts 9:3-4 AMP Insights 1. Life Transforming Encounters
Key Verses Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NKJV Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Psalm 119:5 NIV When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart
Seek Kingdom of GOD and His Reghteousness seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 NKJV Other versions But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and
Key Verse Although Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, his eyesight was not dim, nor his natural strength abated. Deuteronomy 34:7 AMP Read: MOSES Notes 1. 120 years 120 years = Full Life Span. See: his days shall be 120 years.” Genesis 6:3 NASB I will give you a full life span Exodus 23:26 NIV 2. Eyesight not
Key Verse As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion]. Proverbs 27:17 AMP He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20 KJV Who to fellowship with 1. GOD And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for
Key Verse He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 NKJV Other versions He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. Psalm 91:1 AMPC Notes 1. Dwell
Introduction There are certain Keys in the Kingdom of GOD with which we can unlock the promises of GOD for our individual lives. KEY 1: No Favouritism Key Verses For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another]. Romans 2:11 AMP Then Peter began to speak: “I
Key Verse My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true] disciples. John 15:8 AMP Other versions “By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. John 15:8 NASB 1977 How to bear fruit I
Key Verse For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land of the righteous, So that the righteous will not reach out their hands to do wrong. Psalm 125:3 AMP Other versions The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not apply their hands
Key Verse What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. Revelation 3:7 BSB What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. Isaiah 22:22 BSB Open Door “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no
In GOD’s hands The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10 HCSB Who keeps us in life Psalm 66:9 NASB I have the keys of [absolute control] death and of Hades (the realm of the dead). Revelation 1:18 AMP The LORD said to
Key Verse Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness,” says the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 14:14 NKJV Examples Noah if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among
Key Verse I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust ate, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust— My great army that I sent against you. Joel 2:25 HCSB Other versions “And I will compensate you for the years That the swarming locust has eaten, The creeping locust, the
The Event Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord,
The Account of Enoch Genesis When Jared was a hundred and sixty-two years old, he became the father of Enoch… When1 Enoch was sixty-five years old, he became the father of Methuselah. Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God three hundred years after the birth of Methuselah and had other sons and daughters2. So all the days of Enoch were
Key Verse you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV What happens with Worship? 1. GOD appears you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah
Key Verse Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure people. Proverbs 22:29 NASB Other versions Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. Proverbs 22:29 NKJV Do you see a man skillful and experienced
The Event They 1came to the other side of the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes. When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him. He lived among the tombs; and no one was able to bind him anymore, not even with a chain,
The only thing GOD “forgets”! I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8:12 BSB Let us make the most of it. See The Prayer God always hears HERE “Memory” Restored “But at the end of the days [that is, at the seven periods of time], I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward
Love Explained Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts,
Key Verses “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Acts 2:38a NIV Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved Mark 16:16 NIV Why? 1. Baptism follows believing Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved Mark 16:16 NIV 2. Baptism follows
Insights 1. Before the Law Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then
Key Verse For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 AMP Other Versions By means of these
Key Verse how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Acts 10:38 NKJV Power = (worker of) miracle(-s) GOD’s nature Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who only does wondrous things! Psalm 72:18
Introduction When God created man, He created them with three parts; spirit, soul and body. Body, Mind & spirit: Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV Body & Soul: the
Key Verse But Samuel ministered before the LORD, even as a child, wearing a linen ephod. 1 Samuel 2:18 NKJV How 1. Through Worship As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2 NKJV Other versions While they
First Priority: GOD Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:30 BSB Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ Matthew
Examples Tongues: I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 1 Corinthians 14:18 ESV Humility: (Now the man Moses was very humble (gentle, kind, devoid of self-righteousness), more than any man who was on the face of the earth.) Numbers 12:3 AMP Linger in Presence: And so the LORD used to speak to
Key Verse Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory [in royal majesty and splendor]. And then He will send out the angels, and will gather together His elect [those He has chosen for Himself] from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven. Mark 13:26-27
Model of Marriage So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of
GOD’s promise for Believers No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land Exodus 23:26 AMP You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be a male or female barren among you or among your livestock. Deuteronomy 7:14 NKJV Other versions No woman in your land will miscarry or be barren Exodus
Resolution Examples 1. Daniel But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8 NASB 2. Ezra For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the
Key Verse Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us Ephesians 3:20 BSB Examples Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the army of Israel?” And
Examples Joseph: You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.” Genesis 41:40 NIV Joshua: So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies. Is it not written in
Promises My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 NKJV Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. John 8:47 BSB Read: GOD SPEAKSHear = to hear (in various senses):– understandWords = {rhēma} ; an utterance Insights 1. GOD opens spiritual ears He opens the ears of men Job 33:16 ESV He opens their
Healing touching hem Healing touching hem first recorded time: for she had been saying to herself, “If I only touch His outer robe, I will be healed.” Matthew 9:21 AMP Others follow suit: and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well. Matthew 14:36 NKJV
Key Verses Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 BSB I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Psalm 122:1 ESV Other versions Not
Receiving The Holy Spirit When? When do you receive the Holy Spirit? Normally soon after you become a believer. Normal sequence: Repentance Baptism Holy Spirit Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the
Key Verse So teach us to number our days, That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 AMP Insights 1. Use it carefully Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the
Key Verse Though a righteous man falls seven times, he will get up Proverbs 24:16 HCSB One fall not equal to failure; get up and return to God. Examples 1. Sarah Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” And the Lord said to Abraham, “Why
Gifts of the Holy Spirit to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another
Blessing Declarations The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually). Numbers 6:24-26 AMP May
Key Verse And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will put their confident trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not abandoned those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 AMP Names of GOD 1. Jehovah Jireh: The-Lord-Will-Provide Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a
Lingered Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. Exodus 33:11 BSB Trusted God Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among
Blessings For Children 1. Renown, Acknowledgement & Prosperity Their descendants shall be known among the Gentiles, And their offspring among the people. All who see them shall acknowledge them, That they are the posterity whom the LORD has blessed.” Isaiah 61:9 NKJV Other versions Then their offspring will be known among the nations, And their descendants among the peoples. All who see them [in
Key Verse I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet Revelation 1:10 NASB Other versions – What it means to be in the Spirit I was in the Spirit [in special communication with the Holy Spirit andempowered to receive and record the revelation from
Key Verse “I have found David My servant; With My holy oil I have anointed him, With whom My hand shall be established and steadfast; My arm also shall strengthen him. Psalm 89:20-21 AMP Attributes 1. Responsible but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s flock at Bethlehem. 1 Samuel 17:15 AMP Early in the morning David
Key Verses All things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 NASB Other versions All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts [in Me]!” Mark 9:23 AMP Read: Only Believe Insights 1. Privilege to believe in Christ For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust
Key Verse Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV 1984 Other versions Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot