To Forgive is a Step Toward Freedom
That no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled. (Hebrews 12:15 ESV)
The People That He Considers Great
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. (Jeremiah 17:7 NKJV)
Humility and Sincerity are Key
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19 NIV)
Holy Spirit Part 5: God’s presence in our lives
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30 ESV)
Let’s try to become more like Him
Come now, let’s settle this. Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT)
Holy Spirit Part 4: Guidance in our daily lives
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. (John 16:13a ESV)
Humility Frees Us
He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. (Psalm 25:9 ESV)
Holy Spirit Part 3: The Gifts of the Spirit
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 4:10–11)
Community is a Vital Ingredient
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15)
Holy Spirit Part 2: “Missionary Spirit”
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8 ESV)
I Can Always Do Better
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. (Philippians 3:12 ESV)
Holy Spirit Part 1: His Presence
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise. (Ephesians 1:13 NASB)
You Are Still Priceless
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10 NKJV)
I Will Always Be There for You
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10 NKJV)
In the Hands of the Master Musician
The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7 NIV)
What a Fitting Description of Heaven!
I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. (Revelation 21:2–3 ESV)
Jesus redefined humility
For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. (Luke 22:27 ESV)
He requires a lot of us
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2a KJV)
Jesus was no pushover
Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call themselves everyone’s friends. But don’t be like them. The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a servant. (Luke 22:25-26 CEV)
The principle Jesus put forward
If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them… (Luke 6:32-36)