Mankind (3/4)

And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold… Acts 1:10-11

And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	While he was departing as they gazed upward toward the sky, suddenly two men dressed in white robes stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
For the Lord your God will bless you just as He promised you; you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you. Deuteronomy 15:6	The Lord, your God, will bless you as he promised you. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. You shall rule over many nations, but none shall rule over you. money debt blessing

A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the Lord upholds the righteous. Psalm 37:16-17	Preferable is the little that the righteous possess than the great wealth of the wicked. For the power of the wicked will be overcome, but the Lord protects the righteous. sin money righteousness
Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Romans 6:3	Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Jesus baptism
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16	Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outer self is continuing to decay, our inner self is being renewed day by day. beauty encouragement receiving
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. John 1:12	However, to those who did accept him and who believed in his name he granted the power to become children of God. faith Father children
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6	With the Lord to protect me I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? fear protection
For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26	What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his very life? Or what can he give in exchange for his life? materialism life soul
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, and yet we are always rejoicing; as poor, and yet we make many rich; as having nothing, and yet we possess everything. sadness joy money
It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8	It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to place your trust in mortals. trust safety protection
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. anger wisdom self-control
And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:7	When you pray do not go on babbling endlessly as the pagans do, for they believe that they are more likely to be heard because of their many words. speaking prayer thoughts
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass? Isaiah 51:12	I, I alone, am the one who comforts you. Why then do you fear mortal men who must die, human beings who must perish like grass? comforter fear encouragement
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10	For the Son of Man has come to seek out and to save what was lost. salvation Jesus seeking
What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? John 6:62	What then if you were to behold the Son of Man ascend to where he was before? ascension
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26-27	Through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves in Christ. faith baptism children
God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Numbers 23:19	God is not human, that he should lie, or the son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act, does he promise and then not fulfill it? God reliability promises
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1	Beloved, do not trust every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. trust Spirit prophecy
Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 38:23	I will, thereby, display my greatness and my holiness and make myself known to many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord. God holiness evangelism
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. friendship relationships mind
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20	You intended to do evil to me, but God decided to make it serve a good, to fulfill that which today has come true: to keep alive a numerous people. God life evil
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. Psalm 119:9	How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. holiness Word of God equipment
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8	Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. God blessing rest
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Psalm 37:23	The Lord makes a man’s steps secure when he approves of his conduct. serving obedience trust