Faith is the substance (2/4)

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man… Psalm 34:9

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:9 God blessing rest
Blessed is the person who has found wisdom,
the one who has gained understanding.
Proverbs 3:13 wisdom mind understanding

Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your crops.
Proverbs 3:9 money sacrifice giving
Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 righteousness kingdom persecution
Blessed is the man whom God reproves.
Therefore, do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.
Job 5:17 punishment suffering blessing
So then, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17 faith evangelism listening
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is the power of God that offers salvation to everyone who has faith—to Jews first, and then to Gentiles as well.
Romans 1:16 faith evangelism salvation
Even should my heart and my flesh fail,
God is the rock of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26 strength life dependence
And this is the testimony:
God gave us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son.
1 John 5:11 eternal life Jesus
Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, Christ.
Ephesians 4:15 love truth Jesus
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7 trust faith life
Keep alert; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 faith strength courage
For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith. This has not come from you but from the gift of God. It does not come from works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 grace faith salvation
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.
Acts 5:32 obedience Spirit receiving
This is the message
that we have heard from him
and that we declare to you:
God is light,
and there is no darkness at all in him.
1 John 1:5 sin God light
The love of money is the root of all evils, and in their desire for it some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many serious wounds.
1 Timothy 6:10 money evil greed
Thus there are three things that endure: faith, hope, and love,
and the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13 faith love hope
Over all these put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Colossians 3:14 love community blameless
And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be poured out for you.”
Luke 22:20 wine covenant blood
In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. This is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12 law neighbor relationships
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 17:6 children family
Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 salvation strength crucifixion
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom should I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
Blessed is the one whose offense is forgiven,
whose sin is erased.
Psalm 32:1 sin forgiveness blessing
Therefore, do not allow anyone to pass judgment on you in regard to what you eat or drink, or about the observance of Festivals, New Moons, or Sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come. The reality is Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17 food sabbath judgment

He is the head of the body,
that is, the Church.
He is the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead,
so that in every way
he should be supreme.

Bible verse of the day

But he was pierced for our offenses
and crushed for our iniquity;
the punishment that made us whole fell upon him,
and by his bruises we have been healed.

Isaiah 53:5 sin Jesus healing