The Parable “Now there was a rich man,1 and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. And a poor man named Lazarus2 was laid at his gate, covered with sores, and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs […]
Key Verse 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 perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses]. James
Key Verse For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son Romans 8:29 AMP As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness. Psalm 17:15 NKJV How we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a
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GOD has plans to give each one of us a good end I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end. Jeremiah 29:11 ASV The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me Psalm 138:8 ESV He who began
Key Verse Demas, having loved [the pleasures of] this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica 2 Timothy 4:10 AMP Kept Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ. Jude 1:1 HCSB Now to Him who
Key Verse Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 NIV GOD would have us Know Him let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in
Key Verse God does speak—now one way, now another— though no one perceives it. Job 33:14 NIV Other versions “For God speaks once, And even twice, yet no one notices it Job 33:14 AMP God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. Job 33:14 BSB Full Passage For God speaks in one way and in
Set your heart on Studies Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. Ezra 7:10 ESV Other versions Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NIV For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Key verse At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 NKJV Insights 1. GOD source of pleasure All my springs (my sources of life and joy) are in you [city of our God]. Psalm 87:7 AMP And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit. Ephesians 5:18
Key Verse Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Lamentations 3:22-23 BSB Other versions Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. Lamentations 3:22 NKJV GOD shows Mercy The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those
Work Hard But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the
Choose Friends Wisely Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14 AMP Many say, “My loyal friend,” but who can find someone worthy of trust? Proverbs 20:6
About Jabez Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; but his mother named him Jabez, saying, “Because I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would indeed bless me and enlarge my border [property], and that Your hand would be with me, and You would
Encourage Yourself David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 KJV Encourage Others But continually encourage one another every day, as long as
Key Verse We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB Power of Word of GOD For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than
Key Verse The LORD will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. Psalm 121:7 HCSB Other versions The LORD will keep you from all harm Psalm 121:7 NIV Insights 1. Protection Promises For I,’ declares the Lord, ‘will be a wall of fire around her [protecting her from enemies], and I will be the glory in her midst.’” Zechariah
Limit Grain must be ground to make bread; so one does not go on threshing it forever. The wheels of a threshing cart may be rolled over it, but one does not use horses to grind grain. Isaiah 28:28 NIV Other versions Grain for bread is crushed, Indeed, he does not continue to thresh it forever. Because
Key Verse Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:19-20 NKJV Insights 1.
Eat and be satisfied You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. Joel 2:26 BSB Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Psalms 78:25 NASB “But I would feed you with the finest of the wheat, And with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” Psalm 81:16 NASB
Key Verses Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8 NKJV And there is no one who calls on Your name, Who stirs himself up to take hold of You; For You have hidden Your face from us, And have consumed us because of our iniquities. Isaiah 64:7 NKJV Read: SEEK GOD Those who drew near
Key Verse But at that time your people–everyone whose name is found written in the book–will be delivered. Daniel 12:1 NIV Insights 1. Reason to Rejoice rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20 NIV 2. Caution if anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake
Key Verse 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 God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; so that the man of God may
UNDERSTANDING Key Verse Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV Benefits of Understanding a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper). Proverbs 17:27 AMP God gives Understanding To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And
Key Verse Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NASB Example Listen, Lord, to my prayer; And give Your attention
Key Verse And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14 BSB Insights 1. Promises And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NASB Keep your lives
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 Promise “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson,
Key Verses Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually. Psalm 105:4 AMP When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].” Psalm 27:8 AMP God urges us to seek His
Key Verse You do not have because you do not ask [it of God]. James 4:2 AMP Have = possession; ability, can(+ -not), X conceive, diseased, eat, + enjoy, + fear, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick In other words, we do not possess, have ability, enjoy, recover, reign, rest etc because we do not ask. And we are diseased, have fear, are sick etc because
Key Verse He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 NKJV Preach = as a public crierEvangelism: “The action or work of spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or by giving personal testimony about the experience of conversion” Oxford English Dictionary Read: GOSPEL Insights 1. Focus of Evangelism
Insights 1. GOD’s choice God has chosen/created/appointed a spouse for you Now the LORD God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.” Genesis 2:18 AMP May it be that when I say to
Key Verses And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18 NKJV I
Key Verse Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house Psalm 128:3 BLB Read: MARRIAGE/SPOUSE Pray for your wife Isaac prayed much to the Lord for his wife Genesis 25:21 AMPC Appreciate your wife Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” Proverbs
Key Verse He who believes in Him [who clings to, trusts in, relies on Him] is not judged [he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgment; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation—he incurs no damnation]; but he who does not believe (cleave to, rely on, trust in Him) is judged already
Key Verse the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV Other versions Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the
Promises of Sleep In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 NASB In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127:2 NIV Sweet Sleep The sleep of
Key Verse You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. Isaiah 58:4 NIV Suggesting that fasting correctly can get GOD’s attention. Why fast? 1. To get GOD’s attention You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. Isaiah 58:4 NIV Examples Daniel: At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate
The first step since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Romans 5:1 NIV The first step in our having Peace is making Peace with God. Click HERE Promises of Peace The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and
Key Verse God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV Consequently, any fear you have is not from GOD.Read: GODLY FEAR Insights 1. First Mention Of Fear Adam: He said, “I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I
Key Verse And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NASB Other versions And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people
Key Verse 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]. 3 John 1:2 AMP Other versions Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 KJV Prosper =succeed in business affairsThe