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Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has… Mark 10:29-30

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life.” Mark 10:29-30	Jesus answered, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not receive in this age a hundred times more houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and lands—as well as persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.” evangelism blessing persecution
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8	The Lord will protect you against all evil; he will watch over your life. The Lord will watch over your coming and your going both now and forevermore. hope life evil

And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. James 3:18	And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. righteousness peace harvest
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them. Romans 16:17	I urge you, brethren, to watch out for those who incite dissensions and obstacles in opposition to the teaching that you have learned. Take care to avoid them. holiness community evil
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10	The one who provides seed for sowing and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. righteousness food giving
Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? Matthew 26:53	Do you suppose that I cannot appeal to my Father for help and he will not immediately send me more than twelve legions of angels? protection Jesus angels
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5	May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ. community encouragement patience
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	May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
Then the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our lasting good, so as to keep us alive, as is now the case. Deuteronomy 6:24	The Lord commanded us to observe all of these statutes and to fear the Lord, our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, even as we are today. obedience blessing law
Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24	For all have sinned and thereby are deprived of the glory of God, and all are justified by the gift of his grace that is given freely through the redemption in Christ Jesus. sin grace Savior
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Matthew 2:1-2	After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.” christmas worship
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31	Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Jesus fear angels
Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 1 Corinthians 9:25	Everyone who seeks a prize submits himself to rigorous self-discipline in every respect. They do so to win a perishable crown, while we seek an imperishable one. self-control reward eternal life
For, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8	While physical training has some value, the benefits of godliness are unlimited, since it holds out promise not only for this life but also for the life to come. health obedience life
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1	Therefore, now that we have been justified by faith, we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. faith righteousness peace
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. faith joy materialism
Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be fulfilled, says the Lord God. Ezekiel 12:28	Therefore say to them, “Thus says the Lord God: The fulfillment of my words will not be delayed any longer. What I have said will be done now. This is the word of the Lord God.” Word of God reliability obedience
Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Acts 10:34-35	Then Peter addressed them: “I now understand how true it is that God has no favorites, but that in every nation all those who fear God and do what is right are acceptable to him.” obedience righteousness evangelism
Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15	If it seems wrong to you to serve the Lord, then today you must choose whom you will serve, whether it be the gods that your fathers served on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites who dwell in the land. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. family idols following
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone. Ecclesiastes 12:13	This is the end of my teaching. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for that is the responsibility of everyone. awe law life
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. reward
You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. John 15:3	You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. purification Word of God speaking
Cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9	Cure the sick who are there, and say, ‘The kingdom of God has come unto you.’ healing sickness nearness
Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the former prophets proclaimed, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Return from your evil ways and from your evil deeds.” But they did not hear or heed me, says the Lord. Zechariah 1:4	Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the prophets of that time proclaimed. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Forsake your evil ways and your evil deeds. But they refused to listen or to pay attention to me, says the Lord. conversion evil listening
While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Matthew 26:26	While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after he had pronounced the blessing, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take this and eat; this is my body.” bread body Jesus

Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

With our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, ignoring its shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.