In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”
My times are in your hands;
deliver me from the hands of my enemies,
from those who pursue me.
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
All my longings lie open before you, Lord;
my sighing is not hidden from you.
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.Next verse!With image