Joy to the world (3/4)

By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises… 2 Peter 1:4

By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2 Peter 1:4	By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. reward desires world
Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. trust planning blessing

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20	For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. creation strength mind
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Psalm 82:3	Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. orphans neighbor righteousness
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. righteousness listening
And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Acts 22:7	And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ speaking miracles persecution
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. worrying sadness repentance
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. money debt slavery
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24	But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. grace evangelism life
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. singing worship life
Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1	Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! speaking evangelism worship
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! reliability worship gratitude
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6	Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” truth Father life
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11	You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. joy life nearness
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 2 Corinthians 10:3	For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. life understanding world
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life. Philippians 2:14-16a	Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life. holiness Word of God life
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. faith Spirit hope
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5	For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. love patience sadness
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God. John 3:21	But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God. light truth obedience
So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” John 20:21	Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” peace Father evangelism
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. law joy heart

Because I delivered the poor who cried out, The fatherless and the one who had no helper. The blessing of a perishing man came upon me, And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to help him. The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.