Jesus (5/8)

While they were there, the day had come for her to give… Luke 2:6-7

While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7	And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. christmas
Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24	Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began! Father prayer

If therefore they tell you, ‘Behold, he is in the wilderness,’ don’t go out; or ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ don’t believe it. For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:26-27	So if someone tells you, ‘Look, the Messiah is out in the desert,’ don’t bother to go and look. Or, ‘Look, he is hiding here,’ don’t believe it! For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes. second coming end times
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age, or in that which is to come. Matthew 12:32	Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come. Holy Spirit forgiveness eternal life
I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing! Galatians 2:21	I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die. grace righteousness law
No one has seen God at any time. The only born Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. Father nearness
For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4	I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. sin sacrifice resurrection
Jesus said to her, “Don’t hold me, for I haven’t yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” John 20:17	“Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” ascension Father
Whoever denies the Son doesn’t have the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also. 1 John 2:23	Anyone who denies the Son doesn’t have the Father, either. But anyone who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. Father acknowledging confession
He sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.” Mark 9:35	He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” humility understanding serving
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20	So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. kingdom prophecy church
She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21	And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. redeemer christmas
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13	But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. nearness blood
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. Romans 13:14	Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. desires addiction body
As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on me will also live because of me. John 6:57	I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me. Father food life
Even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28	For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. serving sacrifice salvation
If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26	Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. serving following Father
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. grace strength weakness
Namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19	For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. sin salvation world
And said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.” Luke 9:48	Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.” humility
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. Mark 16:19	When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. ascension heaven
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision amounts to anything, but faith working through love. Galatians 5:6	For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love. faith love valuable
He called the multitude to himself with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Mark 8:34	Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.” salvation following selfishness
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9	God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. calling reliability God
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him. John 6:56	Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. body blood nearness

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.

Bible verse of the day

He said to them, “Don’t be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him!”

Mark 16:6 Jesus resurrection easter