Even their women (2/4)

And she will have a son, and you are to name him… Matthew 1:21

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21 Jesus redeemer christmas
When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
Matthew 6:7 speaking prayer thoughts

Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts.
Psalm 119:2 blessing seeking heart
That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”
Joel 2:12 conversion fasting sadness
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death
Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.
Psalm 33:22 trust reliability hope
So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
2 Peter 2:9 temptation judgment punishment
Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 food work life
Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.
Ephesians 5:3 sin greed holiness
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.
Acts 1:9 miracles Jesus heaven
It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.
Hebrews 11:11 trust faith reward
But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’
Luke 18:13 repentance conversion humility
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)
Ephesians 2:4-5 mercy love Jesus
Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.
Psalm 27:3 fear heart trust
Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
Deuteronomy 5:29 law obedience blessing
But when you had eaten and were satisfied,
you became proud and forgot me.
Hosea 13:6 materialism pride dependence
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face
against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12 righteousness prayer listening
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 20:28 Jesus serving sacrifice
With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9 righteousness speaking wisdom
If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
Leviticus 26:3-4 obedience law blessing
They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires. These people are the ones who are creating divisions among you. They follow their natural instincts because they do not have God’s Spirit in them.
Jude 1:18-19 end times desires church
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalm 9:10 trust seeking reliability
They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Acts 2:46-47 worship food community
If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
Matthew 6:14 sin grace forgiveness
For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 faith Jesus resurrection