Because (2/4)

God blessed the seventh day and he consecrated it, for on it… Genesis 2:3

God blessed the seventh day and he consecrated it, for on it he rested from all the work he had done when he created all things.
Genesis 2:3 creation blessing sabbath
You have already been cleansed
by the word I have spoken to you.
John 15:3 purification Word of God speaking

I keep the Lord always before me,
for with him at my right hand
I will never fall.
Psalm 16:8 dependence equipment protection
This is how we can be certain
that we abide in him
and that he abides in us:
he has given us a share in his Spirit.
1 John 4:13 God Spirit nearness
Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help
and the orphan who had no one to protect him.
The blessing of the wretched was given to me,
and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
Job 29:12-13 widows orphans poverty
God saved us and called us to a life of holiness, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and the grace that has been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.
2 Timothy 1:9 grace holiness salvation
I do not say this because I have been in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.
Philippians 4:11 trust dependence contentment
Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.
Ephesians 5:15-16 wisdom life mind
While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:6-7 Jesus christmas
I will walk in complete freedom
because I have sought your commands.
Psalm 119:45 freedom law seeking
Above all, maintain the fervor of your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 sin love neighbor
Joseph therefore went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David. He went to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was expecting a child.
Luke 2:4-5 christmas
If you refuse to listen to me
and do not sincerely resolve
to give glory to my name,
says the Lord of hosts,
I will send a curse on you,
and I will turn your blessings into a curse.
Indeed, I have already done so
because you have not heeded my warning.
Malachi 2:2 obedience blessing listening
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring the good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to prisoners
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free.
Luke 4:18 Spirit evangelism freedom
Father, allow those you have given me
to be with me where I am,
so that they may behold my glory,
which you have bestowed on me
because you loved me
before the foundation of the world.
John 17:24 Jesus Father prayer
See what love
the Father has bestowed on us,
enabling us to be called the children of God,
and that is what we are.
If the world does not recognize us,
that is because it did not know him.
1 John 3:1 love Father children
He answered, “Because you have such little faith. Amen, I say to you, if you have faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you will be able to say to this mountain: ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20 trust faith miracles
However, to avoid the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:2 desires marriage relationships
By faith Abraham also received the power of procreation, even though he was well past the age—and Sarah herself was barren—because he believed that the one who had made the promise would be faithful in fulfilling it.
Hebrews 11:11 trust faith reward
Your kindness is a greater joy than life itself;
thus my lips will speak your praise.
I will bless you all my life;
with uplifted hands I will call on your name.
Psalm 63:4-5 love life worship
No, throughout all these things we are conquerors because of him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 overcoming God love
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me
because the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me to announce good news to the oppressed,
to strengthen the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom to those held in captivity
and release to those who have been imprisoned.
Isaiah 61:1 Spirit hope redeemer
Beloved,
let us love one another,
because love is from God.
Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7 love neighbor friendship
But God is rich in his mercy, and because he had such great love for us, he brought us to life with Christ when we were already dead through sin—it is by grace that you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5 mercy love Jesus
Brethren, we must always give thanks to God for you, and it is only right that we do so. For your faith grows ever more, and the love that all of you have for one another continues to increase.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 faith love gratitude