Why do bad things happen (2/4)

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit… Acts 5:32

Then Peter asked, “Ananias, why has Satan so gained control of your heart that you lied to the Holy Spirit and retained part of the sale price of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not belong to you? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds yours? What caused you to contrive this scheme? You have lied not to men but to God.” Acts 5:3-4	Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.” lying money honesty
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32	We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him. obedience Spirit receiving

Through him all things came into existence, and without him there was nothing. That which came to be. John 1:3	Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Word of God creation life
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John 15:11	I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. joy Jesus blameless
The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer. 1 Peter 4:7	The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. second coming end times rest
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding
Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. righteousness food kingdom
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with your whole heart, considering the great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24	But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. awe serving heart
That is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, and they devote themselves to this service. Romans 13:6	This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. honesty money greed
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
O Lord, you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name, for you have accomplished wonderful things, formulated in ages past, faithful and sure. Isaiah 25:1	Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. reliability God worship
But who am I, and what are your people, that we should be able to do this? All things belong to you, and everything that we have given you is from your hand. 1 Chronicles 29:14	But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. money giving dependence
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31	What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? God encouragement protection
Jesus answered them, “Amen, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to this fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be accomplished.” Matthew 21:21	Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.” faith speaking miracles
Abba, Father, for you all things are possible. Take this cup from me. Yet not my will but yours be done. Mark 14:36	“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” easter Father Jesus
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. love God calling
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. 1 Thessalonians 5:24	The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. calling faithfulness Word of God
Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things. Romans 2:1	You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. righteousness judgment neighbor
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. eternal life faith Jesus
Call to me and I will answer you and reveal to you great and mysterious secrets about which you are unaware. Jeremiah 33:3	Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. prayer understanding listening
The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20	He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Jesus second coming end times
Finally, brethren, let your minds be filled with whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, whatever is excellent, whatever is worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8	Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. truth righteousness thoughts
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39	For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. love mediator death
He reveals deep and hidden mysteries and knows what lies in the darkness, for light dwells with him. Daniel 2:22	He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. almighty sin evil

One day, as Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath, his disciples began to pick some heads of grain as they walked along. The Pharisees said to him, “Behold, why are your disciples doing what is forbidden on the Sabbath?” He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread that only the priests were permitted to eat, and he shared it with his companions.” Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”