Fill me (3/4)

If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before… John 15:18

If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. John 15:18	If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. persecution Jesus world
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed. Luke 4:18	The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free. Spirit evangelism freedom

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4	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. fear encouragement death
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1	Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. trust fear worrying
For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35	For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. eternal life God wisdom
When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. Psalm 94:18	I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. reliability love dependence
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11	Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. learning truth reliability
Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love! Psalm 31:16	Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me. blessing love salvation
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19	Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” following Jesus evangelism
I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah 65:1	The Lord says, “I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’ to a nation that did not call on my name.” seeking listening calling
Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. John 6:56	Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. body blood Jesus
So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.” John 7:16	So Jesus told them, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me.” Jesus Word of God learning
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. Isaiah 61:1	The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. Spirit hope redeemer
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! Psalm 119:10	I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. law righteousness heart
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27	I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me? God miracles almighty
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3	But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. dependence overcoming protection
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him. John 14:21	Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them. law love Father
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” hope encouragement rest
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. Psalm 119:93	I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. law life
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8	In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. safety rest peace
I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he 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
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8	I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. faith righteousness reward
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26	Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” faith death resurrection
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. addiction desires life
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:8	I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. dependence equipment protection

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”

Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.”