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 exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. reward desires world
Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. 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, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for today is holy to our Lord. Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh 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 the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be 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 that every tongue should 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	Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. orphans neighbor righteousness
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to 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	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 sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. worrying sadness repentance
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to 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 Yahweh than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The entrance of your words gives light. It gives 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 these things don’t count; nor do I hold 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 fully testify to the Good News 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 Yahweh as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being. singing worship life
Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known 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 Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness 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, 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 will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more. 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 don’t wage 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 complaining and arguing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, holding up 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	Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit. 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. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in 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 he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done 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 therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send 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	Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment 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, and the fatherless also, who had no one to help him, the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.