Through him, then, let’s offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name. Hebrews 13:15 WEB In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul discusses how God instructs his people. The opening chapter mentions the prophets of old and makes the...
The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. Day after day they pour out speech, and night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19:1–3 WEB This Psalm, attributed to King David, proclaims the clear...
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 WEB In his letter to the Romans, Paul encourages believers to set their bodies and minds aside as a living...
“For in him we live, move, and have our being.” As some of your own poets have said, “For we are also his offspring.” Acts 17:28 WEB In Areopagus, Paul speaks to philosophers about the Creator God and his closeness to man. He asserts that God wants a relationship with mankind. After all, in him we...
Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: 1 Corinthians 1:30 WEB In the previous verses, Paul states that God chose the low things, the despised things and the things that do not exist to put an end to the...
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore, will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I...
and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 WEB Paul wrote these words concerning the fullness of God in his letter to the Ephesians. In the letter, Paul expresses that he wants the reader to experience the love of Christ...
Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37–39 WEB These famous words of Jesus Christ about the...
Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: Proverbs 31:28 WEB There are many qualities of a God-fearing man or a God-fearing woman. Humble, wise, and faithful, God-fearing men and women love one another with actions and sincerity. They are willing to sacrifice for...
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3 KJV In this passage the Psalmist expresses God’s sovereignty over his people saying of the Israelites in relation to God, “we are his people.” As such,...
The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!” Revelation 11:15 WEB The book of Revelation, written by John the Elder on the island of Patmos, reveals the...
For of him, and through him, and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:36 WEB Paul precedes this statement with a reference to Isaiah 40:13, “Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counselor hath taught him? KJV” He then refers to Job 41:11 which...
