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For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human… Colossians 2:9-10

For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. Colossians 2:9-10	For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over every ruler and authority. Jesus strength equipment
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. Psalm 18:30	As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. blameless Word of God protection

God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. 2 Samuel 22:31	As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. blameless Word of God protection
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles. Psalm 34:6	This wretched man cried out, and the Lord heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. listening prayer salvation
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 the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. salvation Jesus judgment
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	And Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. faith salvation healing
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7	Having cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares about you. fear worrying weakness
And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 1 John 5:14	This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. trust prayer listening
What are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Psalm 8:4	What is man that You think of him, And a son of man that You are concerned about him? blessing humility grace
We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him. obedience Spirit receiving
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. Acts 1:9	And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were watching, and a cloud took Him up, out of their sight. miracles Jesus heaven
Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? Romans 6:3	Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Jesus baptism
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus
When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! Job 42:10	The Lord also restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord increased double all that Job had. prayer blessing money
As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!” Acts 1:10-11	And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, then behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:37	But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. overcoming God love
But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24	Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. awe serving heart
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2	Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” christmas worship
Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! Proverbs 18:16	A person’s gift makes room for him And brings him before great people. reward giving
God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. 1 John 4:9	By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him. love Jesus life
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus said to him, “If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” blameless giving materialism
A sign was fastened above Jesus’ head, announcing the charge against him. It read: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Matthew 27:37	And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Jesus easter crucifixion
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” Matthew 18:21-22	Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me and I still forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy-seven times.” forgiveness neighbor sin
When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. Ecclesiastes 5:4	When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! promises reliability obedience
Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years. Revelation 20:6	Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years. resurrection death kingdom