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While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly… Acts 1:10-11

While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27	For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. faith baptism children

But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13:5-6	But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. trust worship heart
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:12	No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. love God neighbor
All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” Matthew 1:22-23	All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). prophecy miracles Jesus
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12	Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. reward temptation life
You who want to be justified by the law have cut yourselves off from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:4	You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. righteousness grace law
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. 1 John 4:18	There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. love fear punishment
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling. Ephesians 4:4	There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call. Spirit hope calling
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. Colossians 2:9-10	For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Jesus strength equipment
Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. John 3:18	Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. faith judgment
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them. Romans 16:17	I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. holiness community evil
Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32	Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. fear Father kingdom
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19	I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. kingdom world heaven
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2	But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. christmas prophecy Jesus
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Mark 6:49-50	But when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” miracles Jesus fear
And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Joshua 23:14	And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed. reliability heart soul
We have sinned and done wrong, acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and ordinances. Daniel 9:5	We have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules. sin confession law
For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. 1 John 5:4	For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. faith God overcoming
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. love God calling
And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19	And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. trust Jesus blessing
Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 1 Corinthians 8:4	Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” idols food
Then the Lord God said, “See, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever”— therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from which he was taken. Genesis 3:22-23	Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. eternal life sin life
Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father. 1 John 2:24	Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. listening evangelism Jesus

For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, because a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions under the first covenant.

Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.