Joy to the world (4/4)

He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend… Joshua 24:23

He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	“Now therefore,” he said, “put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord God of Israel.” idols heart purification
But as for me, I will look to the Lord. I place my hope in God my savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7	Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. hope salvation listening

May God continue to bless us and be revered to the ends of the earth. Psalm 67:8	God shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. God awe blessing
For so has the Lord commanded us to do, saying, ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles so that you may bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.’ Acts 13:47	For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ evangelism salvation light
About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25	But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. worship prayer listening
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. peace world Jesus
Then, after he had spoken to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven, and there he took his place at the right hand of God. Mark 16:19	So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. Jesus ascension heaven
Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him. obedience Spirit receiving
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you much greater responsibilities. Come and share your master’s joy.’ Matthew 25:21	His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ reliability reward blessing
The wealthy man lords it over the poor, and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. money debt slavery
If he refuses to listen to them, report it to the Church. And if he refuses to listen to the Church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Matthew 18:17	And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. church sin listening
In my distress I called out to the Lord; he answered by setting me free. Psalm 118:5	I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. prayer dependence comforter
He is himself the sacrifice for our sins— and not only for our sins but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2	And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
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.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” blameless giving materialism
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. However, the face of the Lord is set against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
Then he sat down, summoned the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last of all and the servant of all.” Mark 9:35	And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” humility Jesus understanding
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
Until now, in my name, you have not asked for anything. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John 16:24	Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. reliability joy receiving
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers. Acts 2:42	And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. community prayer obedience
Although we are human beings, we do not engage in battle according to human standards. 2 Corinthians 10:3	For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. life understanding world
Let everything that breathes offer praise to the Lord. Alleluia. Psalm 150:6	Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! worship praise
“But you,” he said to them, “who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15-16	He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Messiah Jesus
I have made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26	And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them. love Jesus prayer