Taketh (2/3)

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then… John 19:30

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:30 Jesus Spirit easter
The Lord redeems the lives of those who serve him;
no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:23 salvation life protection

Then he said to all who were with him, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 obedience crucifixion
With his feathers he will shelter you,
and you will take refuge under his wings;
his faithfulness serves as a protective shield.
Psalm 91:4 protection reliability safety
Take care, brethren, that none of you will ever have an evil and unbelieving heart that will cause you to forsake the living God.
Hebrews 3:12 anger evil heart
You shall take heed to observe the commandments of the Lord, your God, and the decrees and statutes that he has given to you.
Deuteronomy 6:17 law obedience
For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out. If we have food and clothing, let us be content with these.
1 Timothy 6:7-8 food materialism contentment
So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other.
Deuteronomy 4:39 God heaven world
The Lord is good,
an unfailing refuge in a time of distress.
He takes care of those who place their trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 protection goodness safety
I have told you this
so that in me you may be in peace.
In the world
you will endure suffering.
But take courage!
I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 encouragement peace overcoming
If your brother wrongs you, go and take up the matter with him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Matthew 18:15 sin speaking listening
He then called the people and his disciples to him and said to them, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
Mark 8:34 salvation Jesus following
After this, he said to the crowd, “Take care to be on your guard against all kinds of greed. Life does not depend upon an abundance of one’s possessions.”
Luke 12:15 money greed materialism
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth
before the bad times come
and the years draw near when you will say,
“I take no pleasure in them”.
Ecclesiastes 12:1 creation life joy
Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather seek to expose them.
For it is shameful even to speak of what deeds people do in secret.
Ephesians 5:11-12 sin speaking idols
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 Jesus ascension heaven
I urge you, brethren, to watch out for those who incite dissensions and obstacles in opposition to the teaching that you have learned. Take care to avoid them.
Romans 16:17 holiness community evil
Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age.
Ephesians 5:15-16 wisdom life mind
You will not add to what I command you, nor will you take away from it, so that you might observe the commandments of the Lord, your God, that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 4:2 obedience law following
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
I love you, O Lord, my strength,
O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer.
My God is my rock in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my stronghold.
Psalm 18:2-3 salvation strength redeemer
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after he had pronounced the blessing, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take this and eat; this is my body.”
Matthew 26:26 bread body Jesus
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your noble confession of faith in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12 eternal life faith overcoming
How great is your goodness, O Lord,
which you have stored up for those who fear you
and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you,
in the presence of all the people.
Psalm 31:20 trust fear blessing
Where can I go to hide from your spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to the heavens, you are there;
if I take my rest in the netherworld, you are also there.
Psalm 139:7-8 Spirit heaven death

So Christ, having been offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for him.