Joy to the world (3/4)

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink… 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.” Nehemiah 8:10	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.” food giving joy
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20	Ever since the creation of the world the invisible attributes of God’s eternal power and divine nature have been clearly understood and perceived through the things he has made. Therefore, the conduct of these people is inexcusable. creation strength mind

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And every tongue should proclaim to the glory of God the Father: Jesus Christ is Lord. God obedience acknowledging
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3	Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. orphans neighbor righteousness
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Acts 22:7	I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ speaking miracles persecution
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	Such godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and causes no regret, whereas worldly sorrow produces death. worrying sadness repentance
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The wealthy man lords it over the poor, and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. money debt slavery
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24	As for me, I do not regard my life as of any value, only that I finish the race and complete the mission that I received from the Lord Jesus—to bear witness to the gospel of God’s grace. grace evangelism life
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have life. singing worship life
Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. speaking evangelism worship
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. reliability worship gratitude
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6	Jesus replied, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” truth Father life
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the path to life; you will fill me with joy in your presence and everlasting delights at your right hand. joy life nearness
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 2 Corinthians 10:3	Although we are human beings, we do not engage in battle according to human standards. life understanding world
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life. Philippians 2:14-16a	Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may show yourselves blameless and beyond reproach, children of God without spot in the midst of an evil and depraved generation, among which you shine like lights in the world as you hold fast tenaciously to the word of life. holiness Word of God life
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. Romans 15:13	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. faith Spirit hope
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5	For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing. love patience sadness
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God. John 3:21	However, whoever lives by the truth comes to the light so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been done in God. light truth obedience
So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” John 20:21	“Peace be with you,” Jesus said to them again. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” peace Father evangelism
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. law joy heart
Because I delivered the poor who cried out, The fatherless and the one who had no helper. The blessing of a perishing man came upon me, And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end. Hebrews 3:14	For we will become partners with Christ only if we maintain firmly until the end the confidence we originally had. faith trust life