Mankind (3/4)

And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold… Acts 1:10-11

And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
For the Lord your God will bless you just as He promised you; you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you. Deuteronomy 15:6	When the Lord your God has blessed you, as he promised you, you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. money debt blessing

A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the Lord upholds the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. sin money righteousness
Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into 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
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16	So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. beauty encouragement receiving
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. John 1:12	But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. faith Father children
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6	With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can mortals do to me? fear protection
For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26	For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? materialism life soul
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. sadness joy money
It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8	It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. trust safety protection
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:7	When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. speaking prayer thoughts
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. Proverbs 12:16	Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. anger self-control wisdom
I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass? Isaiah 51:12	I, I am he who comforts you; why then are you afraid of a mere mortal who must die, a human being who fades like grass? comforter fear encouragement
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10	For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. salvation Jesus seeking
What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? John 6:62	Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? ascension
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26-27	For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. faith baptism children
God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Numbers 23:19	God is not a human being, that he should lie, or a mortal, that he should change his mind. Has he promised, and will he not do it? Has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? God reliability promises
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1	Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. trust Spirit prophecy
Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 38:23	So I will display my greatness and my holiness and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord. God holiness evangelism
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. friendship relationships mind
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20	Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. God life evil
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. Psalm 119:9	How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. holiness Word of God equipment
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8	O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. God blessing rest
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Psalm 37:23	Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way. serving obedience trust