"It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way." 19:2
"It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel." 20:3
"A prudent man keeps knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly." 12:23
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Wisdom and Hope - Proverbs 14:16 & 26; 24:14 - Hebrews 3:6 & 6:19a & 11:1 - Revelation 19
"A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless."
"He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, for his children will be a refuge." Proverbs 14:16 & 26
"Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 24:14
"But [Jesus] Christ is faithful as a son over God's house, And we [His children] are His house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast." Hebrews 3:6
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19a
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Revelation 19
1. "After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2. for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants."
3. And again they shouted: "Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever."
4. The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!"
5. Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"
6. Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
7. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
8. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear."
9. Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
10. At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
11. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.
12. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
13. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
14. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
15. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
16. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
17. And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, "Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
18. so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and mighty men, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, small and great."
19. Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army.
20. But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
21. The rest of them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh."
"He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, for his children will be a refuge." Proverbs 14:16 & 26
"Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 24:14
"But [Jesus] Christ is faithful as a son over God's house, And we [His children] are His house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast." Hebrews 3:6
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19a
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Revelation 19
1. "After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
2. for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants."
3. And again they shouted: "Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever."
4. The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!"
5. Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"
6. Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
7. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
8. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear."
9. Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
10. At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
11. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war.
12. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
13. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
14. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
15. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
16. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
17. And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, "Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
18. so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and mighty men, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, small and great."
19. Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army.
20. But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
21. The rest of them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh."
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Proverbs 12:9 & 13:7 & 12
"Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." 12:9
"One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." 13:7
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." 13:12
"One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth." 13:7
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." 13:12
Monday, May 18, 2009
Proverbs 10:30
"The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land." Proverbs 10:30
{Matthew 24: 12-13 "Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm [for your faith] to the end will be saved." - Jesus}
{Matthew 24: 12-13 "Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm [for your faith] to the end will be saved." - Jesus}
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Proverbs 8: 32-36
"Now then, my sons, listen to me [Jesus]; blessed are those who keep my ways.
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.
But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.
But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death."
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Proverbs 4: 18-19
"The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble."
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"It's Not About the Bike" ............. Psalm 147: 10-11
"His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love."
Psalm 146: 3-6
"Do not put your trust in princes [or presidents], in mortal men, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- the Lord, who remains faithful forever."
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-- the Lord, who remains faithful forever."
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Psalm 136: 1-9; 139:1-4
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights -- His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever." 139:1-9
"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord." 139:1-4
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights -- His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever." 139:1-9
"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord." 139:1-4
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Psalm 119:174-176, 121:5-8
"I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. Let me live that I may praise you, and your laws sustain me. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands." 119:174-176
"The Lord watches over you - the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." 121:5-8
"The Lord watches over you - the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." 121:5-8
Friday, April 10, 2009
Resurrection Weekend! Luke: 24:36,44-47
"While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among [the disciples] and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'
He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations ...'"
He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations ...'"
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Psalm 118: 1, 8-9, 22-24 & 28-29
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." v1 - "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust princes." vv8-9 - "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this and it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." vv22-24 - "You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." vv28-29
In this brief life in this temporary world with all the fleeting material and power, it is a definite comfort to know that God's love will endure forever -- this is the definition of true hope!
In this brief life in this temporary world with all the fleeting material and power, it is a definite comfort to know that God's love will endure forever -- this is the definition of true hope!
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