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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us. Hebrews 12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. sin life overcoming
How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. Psalm 31:20	How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. trust fear blessing

Therefore, whoever breaks even one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be considered least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever observes these commandments and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19	So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. law kingdom heaven
I intend to prove the holiness of my great name which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. Thus, the nations will know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God, when through you I will display my holiness in their sight. Ezekiel 36:23	I will show how holy my great name is—the name on which you brought shame among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then the nations will know that I am the Lord. sin God holiness
All this knowledge comes from the Lord of hosts whose counsel is wonderful and whose wisdom is great. Isaiah 28:29	The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom. God planning wisdom
But the Almighty we cannot find; he is unequaled in power and judgment, and in his righteousness he will not violate justice. Job 37:23	We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us. God righteousness strength
May the God of peace—who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant— make you perfect in every respect so that you may do his will. And may he enable us to achieve what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21	Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. peace covenant resurrection
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.” John 7:37	On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!” Jesus food equipment
But I have had help from God to this very day, and I stand here and testify to both the lowly and the great. I assert nothing more than what the Prophets and Moses said would occur: that the Christ must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to the people and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:22-23	But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike. evangelism suffering resurrection
Preach the message; be persistent in doing so, whether in season or out of season; convince, reprove, and encourage, but with great patience and instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2	Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. evangelism punishment patience
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and the scrolls were opened. Then another scroll was opened, the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their deeds, as were recorded in the scrolls. The sea gave up all the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them. The dead were judged according to their deeds. Revelation 20:12-13	I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds. resurrection judgment
And said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” 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 Jesus
The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. Proverbs 23:24	The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. joy wisdom family
Preferable is the little that the righteous possess than the great wealth of the wicked. For the power of the wicked will be overcome, but the Lord protects the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. sin money righteousness
When my anxious thoughts multiplied, your comfort filled my soul with joy. Psalm 94:19	When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. joy worrying comforter
To these God chose to make known how rich is the priceless glory that this mystery brings to the Gentiles—Christ in you, your hope of glory. Colossians 1:27	For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. evangelism Jesus hope
I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches. Psalm 119:14	I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. law money joy
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16	Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. righteousness healing 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	See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him. love Father children
Rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn back to the Lord, your God. For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and always prepared to relent from punishing. Joel 2:13	“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish. heart grace love
Have mercy on me, O God, in accord with your kindness; in your abundant compassion wipe away my offenses. Wash me completely from my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:3-4	Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. sin mercy purification
And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17	And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Jesus God acknowledging
By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. John 15:8	When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. Father following evangelism
Alleluia. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his precepts. Psalm 112:1	Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. law love awe