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And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive… Luke 11:9

And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9	So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. prayer seeking reliability
And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. John 16:8	And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Acts 16:25	Now about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. worship prayer listening
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. John 13:13	You call Me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’; and you are correct, for so I am. Jesus
But we have sinned and done wrong. We have rebelled against you and scorned your commands and regulations. Daniel 9:5	We have sinned, we have done wrong, and acted wickedly and rebelled, even turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances. sin confession law
Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. 1 Chronicles 29:12	Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone. almighty strength money
Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. John 6:56	The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. body blood Jesus
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Romans 1:7b	Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. grace peace Father
“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” Revelation 1:8	“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” eternal life reliability God
May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love. Jude 1:2	May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. love blessing peace
So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14	And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. truth Jesus Word of God
Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” Genesis 1:28	God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” blessing creation world
Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. Philippians 4:20	Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. humility worship Father
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10	The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. salvation life
And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.” Acts 5:42	And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and preaching the good news of Jesus as the Christ. evangelism learning Messiah
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20	Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. obedience food listening
Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Psalm 37:3	Trust in the Lord and do good; Live in the land and cultivate faithfulness. trust safety goodness
Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. John 10:9	I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. Jesus salvation
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud. Daniel 4:37	Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just; and He is able to humble those who walk in pride. righteousness humility worship
So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer. Ezra 8:23	So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our pleading. fasting prayer
Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. Jeremiah 33:3	Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. prayer understanding listening
And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. Ezekiel 36:27	And I will put My Spirit within you and bring it about that you walk in My statutes, and are careful and follow My ordinances. Spirit law following
And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law. Mark 12:33	And to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices. heart mind strength
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12	For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Word of God strength thoughts
Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen. 2 Peter 3:18	But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. grace worship understanding

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.