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So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying… Acts 12:5

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Acts 12:5	So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. prayer neighbor dependence
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. Psalm 119:2	Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. blessing seeking heart

And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. 1 John 2:28	And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. trust second coming end times
Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him. 1 John 3:21-22	Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. trust law obedience
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Psalm 34:8	Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. God blessing rest
Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.” John 14:23	Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” love obedience Father
For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4:24	God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. truth worship Spirit
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18	The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” creation marriage relationships
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7	The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. trust worship strength
So obey the commands of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and fearing him. Deuteronomy 8:6	Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. obedience law awe
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. truth Word of God protection
And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. 1 John 4:13	This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. God Spirit nearness
But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18	But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. reliability God awe
Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3	Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. purification family heaven
The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. protection goodness safety
For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21	God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. sin righteousness mediator
The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13	As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. love fear Father
Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. John 6:56	Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. body blood Jesus
Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Philippians 2:9-10	Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. Jesus worship heaven
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7	Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. fear worrying weakness
And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. Mark 10:52	“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. faith salvation healing
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death. Philippians 3:10	I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. suffering Jesus resurrection
For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Philippians 1:29	For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. grace faith suffering
God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17	For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. salvation Jesus judgment
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. Luke 2:6-7	While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Jesus christmas