The Awesomness of God…Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens; Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Rules We Need to Follow…

Psalms 37:4Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 51:1-3Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

Psalms 56:9On the very day I call to you for help, my enemies will retreat. This I know: God is on my side.

Psalms 19:14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Proverbs 1:20-30Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: "How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? If you had responded to my rebuke, I would have poured out my heart to you and made my thoughts known to you. But since you rejected me when I called and no one gave heed when I stretched out my hand, since you ignored all my advice and would not accept my rebuke, I in turn will laugh at your disaster; I will mock when calamity overtakes you- when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. "Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me. Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke,

Proverbs 20:17Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel

Proverbs 29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 15:1A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Psalm 33:6-9 The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. He assigned the sea its boundaries and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs. Let the whole world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of him.For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at His command.

Luke 16:14-15And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Nehemiah 9:5-6May your glorious name be praised! May it be exalted above all blessing and praise! You alone are the LORD. You made the skies and the heavens and all the stars. You made the earth and the seas and everything in them. You preserve them all, and the angels of heaven worship you.

Luke 16:17 It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. (tittle = minute piece)

2 Corinthians 6:16-18… ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Ephesians 4:28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Isaiah 43:1-3,5Fear not, for I have redeemed you; . . . you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. . . . Fear not, for I am with you.

Isaiah 40:28-31Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that

wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Romans 12:1-2I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Galatians 5:23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

James 5:12: Don’t curse…But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

2 Timothy 2:16-17: Avoid cursing and gossip…But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker:

2 Timothy 1:7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Philippians 4:6Do not worry about anything; instead pray about everything.

Philippians 2:3-4Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Colossians 4:23-24Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men.

Isaiah 40:17-18 All nations before Him are as nothing, and they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless. To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to Him?

Judges 24:14-15Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Deuteronomy 13:1-5If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, “Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them”; Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him. And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.

Deuteronomy 30:19-20: God allows us to make the choice to follow Him or not…I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life

Proverbs 3:5-8: In every aspect of life, we must take God into account.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

John 4:23-24But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 16:33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Ecclesiastes 2:24-25: Work hard and enjoy life, knowing that this is a gift from God…There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his labor is good. This is from the hand of God. For who can eat and who can have enjoyment without Him?

Ecclesiastes 7:5-6It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man than for one to listen to the song of fools. For as the crackling of thorn bushes under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool.

Psalm 3:3Thou, O Lord, art a shield about me, my glory and the One who lifts my head.

Psalm 8, 40, 54, 63:1-8, 103, 121These are excellent psalms of praise and/or prayer.

Psalm 103:11-12For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 37:25I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread

Psalm 39:5-7Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Surely every man walks about like a shadow; surely they busy themselves in vain; he heaps up riches, and does not know who will gather them. And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.

Psalm 33:18-19But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine.

Psalm 16:8-9I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Isaiah 54:17“No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me”, declares the Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:18-19For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”

1 Corinthians 1:25The foolishness of God is wiser than men and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 2:9Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.

Psalm 18:2-3 (this whole psalm is an excellent praise psalm, from David when Saul died (meaning David didn’t have to hide from him any longer)…The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:18… look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 6:14Do not be bound together with unbelievers, for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?

2 Corinthians 7:10For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; now grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 10:3-4:Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

2 Corinthians 11:14-15:Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their deeds.

2 Corinthians 12: 7-10:…to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness”. Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

Psalm 22:1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Psalm 30:5For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 31:1-5:

In Thee O Lord I have taken refuge; let me never be ashamed; in Thy righteousness deliver me. Incline Thine ear to me, rescue me quickly; be Thou to me a rock of strength, a stronghold to save me. For Thou art my rock and my fortress; for Thy name’s sake Thou wilt lead me and guide me. Thou wilt pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me; for Thou art my strength. Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast ransomed me O Lord God of truth.

Psalm 31:14-16:But as for me, I trust in Thee, O Lord, I say, “Thou art my God”. My times are in Thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me. Make Thy fact to shine upon Thy servant; save me in Thy loving-kindness.

Psalm 32:7:Thou art my hiding place; Thou dost preserve me from trouble; Thou dost surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psalm 32:10Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, lovingkindness shall surround him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice you righteous ones, and shout for joy all you who are upright in heart.

Psalm 37:8-9Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret, it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord they will inherit the land. Psalm 40:1-2I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay; and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.

Psalm 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 48:1Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.

Psalm 51:10-12 (this entire psalm is asking for forgiveness)Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Thy presence and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit.

Psalm 59:16-17But as for me, I shall sing of Thy strength; yes I shall joyfully sing of Thy loving-kindness in the morning for Thou has been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress. O my strength, I will sing praises to Thee; for God is my stronghold the God who shows me loving-kindness.

Psalm 61:1-4Hear my cry O God; give heed to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to Thee, when my heart is faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For Thou hast been a refuge for me, a tower of strength against the enemy. Let me dwell in Thy tent forever; let me take refuge in the shelter of Thy wings.

Psalm 62:5-8My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be shaken. On God my salvation and my glory rest; the rock of my strength my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

Psalm 64:10The righteous man will be glad in the Lord, and will take refuge in Him.

Psalm 69: 5O God it is Thou who dost know my folly, and my wrongs are not hidden from Thee.

Psalm 69:13:But as for me, my prayer is to Thee O Lord

Psalm 69:30-31:

I will praise the name of God with song. And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving. And it will please the Lord better than an ox or a young bull with horns and hoofs.

Psalm 71:3For Thou art my rock and my fortress.

Psalm 71:7Thou art my strong refuge.

Psalm 72:18-19Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone works wonders. And blessed be His glorious name forever; and may the whole earth be filled with His glory.

2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect

Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

Psalm 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Thy throne, lovingkindness and truth go before Thee.

Psalm 89:18For our shield belongs to the Lord.

Psalm 90:12So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 91:11-13For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and cobra, the young lion and the serpent you will trample down

Psalm 94:11The Lord knows the thoughts of man.

Psalm 94:19When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, thy consolations delight my soul.

Psalm 94:22But the Lord has been my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.

Colossians 3:17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Matthew 6:33But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.

Psalm 103:11-12For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the eas is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 103: 17-18The lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, to those who keep His covenant and who remember His precepts to do them.

Psalm 104

This chapter reflects Genesis 1 (creation), and God’s interaction with it.

Psalm 106A good summary of the bad stuff the people of Israel did, but God kept coming back.

Psalm 107:9For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.

Psalm 107:16For He has shattered gates of bronze, and cut bars of iron asunder.

Psalm 107:22Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing.28: They cried to the Lord in their trouble and He brought them out of their distresses. He caused the storm to be still so that the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet, so He guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness and for His wonders to the sons of men.

Luke 10:27Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

Psalm 119 & 121, a LOT of good stuff.

Psalm 143:8-11Let me hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in Thee; teach me the way in which I should walk for to Thee I lift up my soul. Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies, I take refuge in Thee. Teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my God; let Thy good Spirit lead me on level ground. For the sake of Thy name O Lord, revive me. In Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.

Psalm 147:3-5The Lord heals the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars, He gives names to all of them. Great is our Lord, and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.

Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness, than great income with injustice.

Proverbs 16:9The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 22:3A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

Proverbs 22:17-19Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, that they may be ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the Lord.

Proverbs 23: 19-EndExcellent words of advice regarding drinking, partying etc…

Proverbs 24:17-18; 25:21-22Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and He turn away His anger from him.--- If your enemy is hungry give him food to eat and if he is thirsty give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head and the Lord will reward you.

Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 28:23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

Matthew 7:25And the rain descended and the floods came, and the winds blew and burst against that house and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock.

Matthew 10:2-4 (names of the apostles)Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax gatherer; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him

Matthew 10:32 (Jesus speaking)Everyone who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 11:28-30Come to Me all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My load is light.

Philippians 4:8Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Isaiah 55:8-9For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Romans 8:18:For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

Corinthians 4:17:For the moment, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.

Romans 8:31:If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:38-39:For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, not any other created thing shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 10:12-13:There is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call upon Him; for whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.

Romans 12:33-36:Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to Him again? For from Him, and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

Romans 16:17-18Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.

Revelation 3:14-17And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Ezekiel 14:14Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 22:30“I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none.”

1 Corinthians 15:33-34:Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.

2 Corinthians 5:15:He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.

Romans 12:12:Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is-what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.

2 Corinthians 10:17-18:But he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord, for not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Galatians 2:16,21:…by the works of the Law, shall no flesh be justified… for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.

Galatians 6:9-10:And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Philippians 2:9-11:… God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 4:6-7:Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Phillippians 4:8:Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

Philippians 4:13:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Colossians 2:8-10:See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. For in Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.

1 Thessalonians 2:13… you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 5:6-9… let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober, for those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. But since we are of the day, let us be sober having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-22:…admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good, abstain from every form of evil.

2 Thessalonians 3:10:…if anyone will not work, neither let him eat… some of you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all… such persons we command in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.

1 Timothy 2:5-6For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time.

1 Timothy 5:8But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Titus 3:4-7:But when the kindness of God our Saviour and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Hebrews 4:15-16:For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6:For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live.

Luke 21:36:

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Hebrews 5:13-14:For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is a babe, but solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.

Hebrews 13:1-2:Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 John 4:4:…greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Jeremiah 12:5If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, then how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, how will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?

James 4:17Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

2 Chronicles 15:2… the Lord is with you when you are with Him. And if you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.

2 Chronicles 16:9The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

Zechariah 4:6…’Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (Moses speaking to the people just prior to his death)…I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days…

1 Samuel 2:30 (God speaking to Eli regarding the actions of his sons, Samuel is still a boy at this time)…but I will honor those who honor me, and I will despise those who think lightly of me.

1 Samuel 7:3 (Samuel speaking to Israel)… If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; He will deliver you from the hand of the enemy.

1 Samuel 15:22 (Samuel speaking to Saul, after Saul disobeyed God, and wanted to sacrifice oxen/sheep to make up for it)… But Samuel replied, 'What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.'…

1 Samuel 17:45-47 (David speaking to Goliath)You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand… then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.

Psalm 34:7The angel of the lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.

Psalm 34:15-16

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

Psalm 5:3My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.

Psalm 5: 11-12But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.

Psalm 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.

Psalm 90:1-2Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 61:2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Proverbs 16:3Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.

Chronicles 7:13-14When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.

Jeremiah 7:22-23For when I brought your forefathers out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices, but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.

2 Chronicles 24:20 (God speaking through Zechariah)……”Why do you transgress the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He also has forsaken you”…

2 Chronicles 25:4…it is written in the Law in the Book of Moses, where the Lord commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall the children be put to death for their fathers; but a person shall die for his own sin”.

Isaiah 1:18-20“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword”; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 9:6-7For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 17:10-11Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have not been mindful of the Rock of your stronghold, therefore you will plant pleasant plants and set out foreign seedlings; in the day you will make your plant to grow, and in the morning you will make your seed to flourish; but the harvest will be a heap of ruins in the day of grief and desperate sorrow.

Psalm 139:23-24Search me thoroughly O God and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts. And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 2:1-6My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Daniel 10:8-13So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground. A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said, "Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you." And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling. Then he continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.

Hebrews 10:26-29If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?

Mark 16:15-20 (just before Jesus was taken up to heaven)And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won't hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed." When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God's right hand. And the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs.

Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Matthew 6:27And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?

Luke 1:78-79 (spoken by Zechariah at the time of John’s birth, referring to Jesus) “Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”

Hosea 6:3Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him! The he will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring”.

2 Kings 19: 15-19 (Hezekiah’s prayer)"O LORD, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth. Bend down, O LORD, and listen! Open your eyes, O LORD, and see!

Listen to Sennacherib's words of defiance against the living God. It is true, LORD, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed all these nations. And they have thrown the gods of these nations into the fire and burned them. But of course the Assyrians could destroy them! They were not gods at all—only idols of wood and stone shaped by human hands. Now, O LORD our God, rescue us from his power; then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you alone, O LORD, are God."

Romans 8:5:Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.Discussion: It’s so liberating to know that God has given us a compass so we don’t stray off into the wilderness, but that He also understands a man’s desire for excitement. There is a heaviness and darkness that seems to accompany pursuing “fun” outside the Lord’s territory. But men who turn around and seek thrills in a God-honoring way have endless opportunities without the burden of guilt and sin.

Topics and their verses:

• Sins forgiven through Christ: Col 1:13-14…For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.2Tim 1:8-9…Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and imortality to light through the gospel.John 3:18…

• Faith: Habakkuk 3:17-19Though the fig tree should not blossom, and there be no fruit on the vines, though the yield of the olive should fail, and the fields produce no food, though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls, yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds feet, and makes me walk on my high places.Rom 3:28

• Follow Christ’s rules, not mans rulesCol 2:8-10Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.

• Race and/or color does not matter to Christ: Col 3:9-11

• Don’t curseEphesians 5:29Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.

• Be discerning regarding so-called “teachers”:2 Timothy 4:3,4: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.1 John 4:1: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.Revelation 2:2 (Christ commending the Ephesian church):I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars.Acts 17:11:These were more noble …, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

• Don’t compare yourself to others:Galatians 6:4: But let every person carefully examine his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction of doing something commendable in itself alone without resorting to boastful comparison with his neighbor.

• We are not innocent just because we are not aware of our sin Corinthians 4:3-4But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord.

• Communicating with the dead1 Samuel 28:8-20 Saul consults with a medium to speak with Samuel, who is at this point in time, dead. Saul did this even though he had outlawed all mediums and all who consulted the spirits of the dead. So apparently, this is real (i.e. we can communicate with the dead), but forbidden.

• You need faith to please GodHebrews 11:3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

• God is watching!...Psalm 50:16-23 To the wicked God says: “What right have you to declare my statutes, or take My covenant in your mouth, seeing you hate instruction and cast My words behind you? When you saw a thief, you consented with him, and have been a partaker with adulterers. You give your mouth to evil, and your tongue frames deceit. You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother’s son. These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought that I was altogether like you; but I will rebuke you, and set them in order before your eyes.Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver: Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God”Proverbs 15:3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

• Don’t gossip!Proverbs 17:9He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

• Obedience is more important than sacrifice.1 Samuel 15:22 (Samuel speaking to Saul, after Saul disobeyed God, and wanted to sacrifice oxen/sheep to make up for it)… To obey is better than sacrifice…Proverbs 21:3To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice..

• Obey your boss, for the Lords sake: Col 3:22-25• The commandments were to make man realize how much he needs Christ: Gal 3:24, Rom 3:20, Gal 2:16• If you don’t believe in Christ, you can’t love God the Father: John 5:23• God will punish unbelievers: John 3:36• What about those who never get introduced to scripture? Rom 1:18-20, Psalm 19• Trust God: Proverbs 3:3-8• It is right for a country to have power over evil: Rom 13:3-4• Christians: a body made up of several parts: Rom 12:12-20• Righteous deeds are a filthy garment: Isiah 64:6• I might not be perfect, but I never killed anyone, wrong philosophy James 2:10-11• Animals bloodshed makes atonement Lev 17:11• The word of God never changes: Matt 5:18• Christ is the Son of God (use with Jehovah Witness): John 1:34, John 10:30• God will not allow our temptations to be greater than we can handle: 1 Cor 10:13• Womens head covering 1 Cor 11:4-5• All scripture is inspired by God: 2 Tim 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

• Selfish preachers Phil 1:15-19• Your own family (household) should come first 1 Tim 5:8• Justification by faith (not works): Gal 5:4, Eph 2:8-9, Philip 3:9• God allows Satan to afflict us if it is for our benefit (power is perfected in weakness): 2 Cor 12:7-9• What works for one man is not necessarily what works for someone else: Rom 14• Judge Christians and let God judge non-Christians Corinthians 5:11-13• We are rewarded in heaven based on what we do on earth 2 Cor 5:10• Avoid strong friendships with non-christians 2 Cor 6:14• The eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth 2 Chronicles 16:9• The Lord is with you when you are with Him. If you forsake Him he will do the same• Don’t look for signs Matt 12:38• Guardian angels Matt 18:10• Ungodliness will come back to haunt you Psalm 7:12-16• If you’re in a legal situation (with a fellow Christian) that requires intervention (i.e. judge/lawyer), handle this

within the church. Taking this issue to non-Christian judicial system brings defeat to Christianity before the issue is even heard because it is a fight amongst brothers seen by those outside the church. Certain members of the Christian community must step up to the “judge” position. Corinthians 6:1-7

• God wants to be with us; however, if we turn our back on God, he will turn his back on us. Psalm 81:11-14• Christ IS God. Colossians 2:9-10 • Accept the Bible as God’s word: 1 Thessalonians 2:13• Mention of the rapture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17• Punishment is passed down from previous generations: 1 Kings 11:11-13• Jerusalem is a city chosen by God: 1 Kings 11:36• God hears our prayers and responds: Amos 7• God has revealed Himself to us through His creation:

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands”Romans 1:20 “For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Emergency Telephone NumbersThese are more effective than 911

When…You are sad, phone John 14

You have sinned, phone Psalm 51 You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91 People have failed you, phone Psalm 27

It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139 Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11

You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23 You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34

You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13 You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39 You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30

It feels as if the world is b igger than God, phone Psalm 90 You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30

You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121 You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87

You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1 Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31

You are depressive, phone Psalm 27 Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37

You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13 It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15

You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126 You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19

You want to carry fruit, phone John 15 Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17

With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55 To get along with other people, phone Romans 12

ALTERNATE NUMBERS For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47

For security, call Psalm 121:3 For assurance, call Mark 8:35

For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18

HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER:

You say: 'It's impossible' God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired' God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me' God says: I love you (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: 'I can't go on' God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out' God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: 'I can't do it' God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able' God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 )

You say: 'I can't forgive myself' God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage' God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid' God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated' God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough' God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone' God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)