Posts Tagged ‘ Scripture ’

VerseD: Joshua 1:8

This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth;  you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.

Joshua 1:8, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and He demonstrated how powerful the Word of God is in our lives against evil forces, personal feelings, and relationships. Know the Bible to know Him more.

VerseD: Mark 12:10

Haven’t you read this Scripture: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Mark 12:10, CSB

The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us, through the Scriptures and toward Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 100:4

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.

Psalm 100:4, CSB

The Holy Spirit points us to and reminds us to give thanks to God, as is often revealed in Scripture by Him.

VerseD: John 16:13

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever he hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.

John 16:13, CSB

God guides us according to the truth we find in Scripture as revealed by the Holy Spirit. His truth will always comport with Scripture.

VerseD: Psalm 139:10

even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me.

Psalm 139:10, CSB

No matter what life brings, God is in control. It is best to trust Him and live by His leading as found in the Bible, by the Holy Spirit, and with help from the Church.

VerseD: Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 3:7, CSB

God calls us to rest, and He has shown us true rest in the work of Christ. Do not try to figure out life and the afterlife on your own, but trust the wisdom of God as revealed in Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ.

VerseD: John 15:4-5

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:4-5, ESV

We are all called to priests under our High Priest, and we do this by living in, by, and through the indwelling Word. Know the Scriptures to know Jesus better, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform you ever more into His likeness.

VerseD: Jude 1:20-21

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.

Jude 1:20-21, NLT‬

People may know we are Christians, they may not understand why we believe these ancient texts about some guy who lived 2,000 years ago. May we see the truth found in the Bible about Jesus, knowing with certainty it is true.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, ESV

We must realize our shared state, as revealed by observation and within the pages of Scripture: we are all horrible sinners, and God alone is good.

May we love each other with the same love and kindness Christ showed us.

VerseD: Romans 15:4

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 15:4, ESV

We try to find the good in things and make life better, but God has shown us in the Bible that our only hope is in Christ, and He is helping us through this life and into the next.