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Abram Leaves Egypt and Separates from Lot
Genesis 13:1-2, 5-6, 8-9 1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him. 2 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold. 5 Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also ...
Desolation
Psalm 46:8-11 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10 “Be still, and know ...
The Baptism of Jesus
Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; ...
Unbound
2 Timothy 2:8-9 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus
2 Timothy 2:1-7 1/2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a ...
Reverence vs. Wrongdoing
Psalm 5:5-7 5/6 You hate all who do wrong; you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest. 7 But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
Diligence versus Disgrace
Proverbs 10:4-5 - Solomon's Proverbs 4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. 5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
A Wise Son
Proverbs 10:1 - Solomon's Proverbs A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Predictions of Jesus' Days
Acts 3:24-26 24 Peter: “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days. 25 And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples ...
Jesus Will Restore Everything
Acts 3:21-23 21 Peter: "Heaven must be home to Jesus until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 22/23 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your ...
Jesus Had to Fulfill Prophecy
Acts 3:17-20 17 Peter: “Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. 18 But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. 19/20 Repent, then, and ...
Abram in Egypt
Genesis 12:14-19 14 When Abram came to Egypt, the Egyptians saw that Sarai was a very beautiful woman (as Abram had feared). 15 And when Pharaoh’s officials saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into his palace. 16 He treated Abram ...
Peace and Prosperity
Psalm 4:6-8 6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in ...
Folly Leads to Death
Proverbs 9:16-18 16 To those who have no sense, Folly says, 17 “Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” 18 But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.
Witness to Jesus' Resurrection
Acts 3:14-16 14 Peter said, "You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this ...
Peter Names the Jews Guilty
Acts 3:11-13 11 While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do ...
Abram's Travels
Genesis 12:4-7 4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. 5 He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had ...
The Call of Abram
Genesis 11:31, 12:1-3 11:31 Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Harran, they settled ...
Peter and John Heal
Acts 3:1-3, 6-7 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...
Trust, Don't Sin
Psalm 4:4-5 4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.
Beginning of Wisdom
Proverbs 9:10-11 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 4:35-39 35 Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side (of the sea).” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the ...
Who to Teach
Proverbs 9:9 Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.
Choosing Who to Teach
Proverbs 9:7-8 7 Criticize a person who is rude and shows no respect, and you will only get insults. Correct the wicked, and you will only get hurt. 8 Don’t correct such people, or they will hate you. But correct those who are wise, and they will love ...
Peter Makes Believers of 3000
Acts 2:38-41 38 Peter: "... God will forgive your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is for you. It is also for your children and for the people who are far away. It is for everyone the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 ...