Anointed one (4/4)

I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me… John 1:33

I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33	I didn’t know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus Spirit baptism
Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” John 3:3	Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” kingdom understanding rebirth

A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. Proverbs 11:13	A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. reliability speaking gossip
Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 1 Corinthians 8:4	So, what about eating meat that has been offered to idols? Well, we all know that an idol is not really a god and that there is only one God. idols food
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. encouragement giving generosity
We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. faith love gratitude
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7	In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! conversion repentance joy
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Romans 12:16	Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! humility community dependence
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. Galatians 5:13	For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. freedom humility desires
For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11	No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5	May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. community encouragement patience
Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14	Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. holiness peace life
One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4	The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. love God nearness
No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. sin confession mercy
No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. Luke 8:16	No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. honesty holiness light
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11	Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. life peace love
Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. John 13:16	I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. serving humility slavery
Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of another. Romans 14:13	So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. gentleness judgment neighbor
But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7	But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. purification sacrifice community
Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4	But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. salvation overcoming almighty
If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. Matthew 5:29	So if your eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. sin desires hell
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12	There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. salvation Jesus
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2	But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. christmas prophecy Jesus
Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. friendship relationships mind
Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8	Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. sin love neighbor