Joy to the world (3/4)

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you… Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21	The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ reliability reward blessing
And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations; and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14	And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come. evangelism end times kingdom

Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. So they are without excuse. Romans 1:20	For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. creation strength mind
And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. God obedience acknowledging
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
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have rescued. Psalm 71:23	I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me. worship redeemer soul
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” food giving joy
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. orphans neighbor righteousness
Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents. joy angels repentance
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. Word of God understanding light
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. speaking evangelism worship
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath! singing worship life
Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants of the divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4	And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. reward desires world
For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds. Psalm 57:10	For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. love reliability
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. reliability worship gratitude
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6	Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” truth Father life
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 watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. righteousness listening
You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. joy life nearness
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. honesty righteousness sacrifice
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Mark 8:36	And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? greed materialism life
Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan who had no helper. The blessing of the wretched came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help. I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20:21	Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” peace Father evangelism
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17	All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen. worship almighty kingdom
But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. John 3:21	But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. light truth obedience