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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 it is in him that the entire fullness of deity dwells in bodily form, and you share this fullness in him who is the head of every ruler and power. 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	The way of God is blameless, and the Lord’s promise proves true; he is a shield to all who flee to him for safety. 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	The way of God is blameless; the Lord’s promise has proved true. 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	In my anguish I cried out; the Lord heard my plea, and I was saved from all my 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 his Son into the world to condemn the world but in order 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	Jesus said to him, “Go on your way! Your faith has made you well.” Immediately, he received his sight and followed him along the road. faith salvation healing
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 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	And thus we can have confidence in him that if we ask anything that is in accordance with 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 are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for 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 to these things, as 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	After he said this, he was lifted up as they looked on, and a cloud took him from 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	Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were 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	Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, 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	Thereupon the Lord restored the prosperity of Job after he had prayed for his friends, and he enriched him with twice as much as he had possessed before. 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	While he was departing as they gazed upward toward the sky, suddenly two men dressed in white robes stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:37	No, throughout all these things we are conquerors because of 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 faithfully with your whole heart, considering the 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	After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.” christmas worship
Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! Proverbs 18:16	A gift opens doors for the giver and wins him access to the powerful. 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	God’s love was revealed to us in this way: God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might have life 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 replied, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then 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	Above his head was inscribed the charge against him: “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 to him and asked, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy times seven.” 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 delay in fulfilling it, for God has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill the vow you have made. 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 are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them. They will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years. resurrection death kingdom