I am the alpha and omega (2/4)

I have been the LORD your God ever since I brought you… Hosea 13:4

I have been the Lord your God
ever since I brought you out of Egypt.
You must acknowledge no God but me,
for there is no other savior.
Hosea 13:4 Savior idols God
Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.
Psalm 46:10 God peace

For I hold you by your right hand—
I, the Lord your God.
And I say to you,
‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’
Isaiah 41:13 God fear dependence
That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 joy strength persecution
He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20 Jesus second coming end times
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
Revelation 3:11 second coming reward patience
Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.
Psalm 27:13 goodness trust
Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:15-16 Messiah Jesus
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 fear strength worrying
Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
Revelation 22:12 second coming end times Jesus
Who has done such mighty deeds,
summoning each new generation from the beginning of time?
It is I, the Lord, the First and the Last.
I alone am he.
Isaiah 41:4 God strength
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.
Romans 1:16 faith evangelism salvation
The Lord says,
“I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help.
I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me.
I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’
to a nation that did not call on my name.”
Isaiah 65:1 seeking listening calling
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.
For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16 holiness life calling
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.
Philippians 4:11 trust dependence contentment
O Israel, my faithless people,
come home to me again,
for I am merciful.
I will not be angry with you forever.
Jeremiah 3:12b mercy anger forgiveness
I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on him.
I have put my hope in his word.
Psalm 130:5 hope Word of God soul
Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
John 20:21 peace Father evangelism
Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?”
I said, “Here I am. Send me.”
Isaiah 6:8 prophecy evangelism speaking
Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.
John 14:12 faith work ascension
“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.’”
John 20:17 ascension Jesus Father
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
Matthew 3:17 Jesus God acknowledging
Hear my prayer, O Lord!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
Psalm 39:12 prayer sadness humility
Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 4:2 obedience law following

I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.