The New Life In Christ: “Now I have put my words in your mouth.” Jeremiah 1:9.

Now the word of the God LORD came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…

Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy:”

But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a boy’; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you.

Do not be afraid of them,

For I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.” Jeremiah 1:6-8.

They will fight against you; but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the LORD, to deliver you. Jeremiah 1:19. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Our steps are made firm by the LORD, when he delights in our way. Psalm 37:23.

The wicked plot against the righteous, and gnash their teeth at them;

But the LORD laughs at the wicked, for he sees that their day is coming. Psalm 37:12-13.

Better is a little that the righteous person has than the abundance of many wicked. Psalm 37:16.

Mark the blameless, and behold the upright, for there is posterity for the peaceable. Psalm 37:37. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18.

Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace, but glorify God because you bear this name. 1Peter 4:16.

…but God was with him, and rescued him from all his afflictions. Acts 7:9.

For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well- since you are having the same     struggle that you saw I had and now hear that still I have. Philippians 1:29-30.

(but) join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God…2Timothy 1:8. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: So the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth.” 1Kings 17:24.

After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill’, his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. She then said to Elijah, “What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to cause the death of my son!”

But he said to her, “Give me your son.” He took him from her bosom, carried him up into the upper chamber where he was lodging, and laid him on his own bed. He cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, have you brought calamity even upon the window with whom I am staying, by killing her son?” Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried out to the LORD, “O LORD my God, let this child’s life come into him again.’

The LORD listened to the voice of Elijah; the life of child came into him again and he revived, Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper chamber into the house, and gave him to his mother. 1Kings 17:17-23. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Seek the LORD…seek righteousness, seek humility; Zephaniah 2:3.

But whoever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

… for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:6 & 6:8.

We have not ceased praying  for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will “in all spiritual wisdom” and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the LORD, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit “in every good work” and as you grow in the knowledge of God… Colossians 1:9-1. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith with out work is also dead. James 2:26.

Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 1Peter 3:16.

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evil doers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge. 1Peter 2:12.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, (followers, believers)

if you love one another. John 13:35.Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Does the clay say to the one who fashions it, “What are you making”? Isaiah 45:9.

They will make supplication to you, saying, God is with you alone, and there is no other; there is no god besides him. Isaiah 45:14.

By myself I have sworn, from my mouth has gone forth in righteousness a word that shall not return. “To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.” Isaiah 45:23.

 Who have been borne by me from your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am he, even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made and I will bear. I will carry and will save. Isaiah 46:3-4.

I am God, and there is no one like me. Isaiah 46:9. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22.

I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like mist; Isaiah 44:22.

I will go before you and level the mountains; Isaiah 45:2.

I call you by your name; I surname you, though you do not know me.

I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there is no god.

I arm you, though you do not know me so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me;

I am the LORD5-6., and there is no other. Isaiah 45:4-6. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group… Titus 1:10.

Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must told firmly to  the trust worthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. Titus 1:7-9.

They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole house holds by teaching things they ought not to teach – and that for the sake of dishonest gain. Titus 1:11.

(But) You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1.

Amen.

The New Life In Christ: This is a trustworthy saying. Titus 3:8.

I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for every one.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. Titus 3:8-11.

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Yet, O, LORD … We are the clay, and are our potter; Isaiah 64:8.

I looked, but there was no helper; I stared, but there was no one to sustain me; Isaiah 63:5.

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1.

Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, with no one passing through, I will make you majestic forever, a joy from age to age. Isaiah 60:15.

Your sun shall no more go down, or your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. Isaiah 60:20. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Will anyone rob God? Yet you are robbing me! Malachi 3:8.

Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; learn to do good; Isaiah 1:16.

 Then I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear fastly, against those who oppress the hired workers in their wages, the widow and the orphan, against those who trust the alien, and do not fear me. says the LORD of hosts. Malachi 3:5.

But the LORD of hosts, him you shall regard as holy; let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. Isaiah 8:13. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Jesus feeds the five thousand.

Late in the afternoon the twelve came to him (Jesus) and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote area place here.” He replied, “You give something to eat.” They answered “We have only five loves of bread and two fish – unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.

(About five thousand men were here.)

Taking the five loves bread and two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Luke 9:12-17.

When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?”

He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. John 6:5-6. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: God shows no partiality. Romans 2:11 & Galatians 2:6.

…the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and shares in the promise in Christ Jesus in Christ through the gospel. Ephesians 2:32.

For my eyes has seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of light offor revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. Luke 2:30-32.

When Gentiles, who do not possess in law, do instinctively law what the law requires, these, though not having the law requires is written on their hearts, to which their own conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them on the day. God, through Jesus Christ will judge the secret thoughts of all. Romans 2:14-16. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Whoever is from God hears the words of God. John 8:47.

Why do you understand what I say? It is because you can not accept my word.

Because I tell you from the truth, you do not believe me.

Whoever is from God hears the words of God. John 8:43 & 8:45 & 8:47.

For if the message declared through angels was valid… It was at first declared through the Lord and it was attested to us by who heard him. While God added his teaching by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit… Hebrews 4:2.

For indeed the good news came to us just ass to them; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened… Hebrews 4:2. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these… John 14:12.

Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; But if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. John 14:11.

If you love me, you will keep my commandments and keep them are those who love me. John 14:21.

Those who love me will keep my word. John 14:23.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 1Peter 2:21.

Let your gentleness be known to everyone, Philippians 4:5. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Romans 14:22.

And the parts that are unpresentable  are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment.1Corinthians 12:23-24.

Therefore, if any one is on Christ, he has a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come. 2Corinthians 5:17.

You are looking on the surface of things. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should consider again that we belong to Christ just as much as he. 2Corinthians 10:7. Amen.

                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: Do two walk together unless they have made an appointment? Amos 3:3.

Live in harmony with one another, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for that what is noble in the sight of all. Romans 12:16-17.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends. 2Corinthians 10:17-18. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: O grant us help against the foe, for his human help worthless. Psalm 99:12.

But you, O LORD MY Lord, act on my behalf for your name’s sake;

Because your stand fast love is good, deliver me.

For I am poor and need, and my heart is pierced with me.

I am gone like a shadows at evening;

I am shaken off like a locust.

my knees are weak through fasting.

my body has become gaunt.

I am an object of scorn to my accusers;

When they see me, they shake their heads.

Help my O LORD my God!

Save me according to your steadfast love.

Let them know that this your hand, you, O LORD,

have done it. Psalm 109:19-27. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: NO one can explain the things God decides or understand his ways. Romans 11:33.

….yet they can not find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11.

All of them are seeking their own interest, not those of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:21.

…they have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither they taught the difference between the unclean and the clean. Ezekiel 22:26.

Every one in the teaching of Christ… who does not abide in the teaching of Christ…does not not have God; Do not…welcome anyone who comes to you and does not bring this teaching. 2John 1:9-10.

Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Better to be the poor and walk in integrity that to be crooked in one’s way even though rich. Proverbs 28:6.

 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what yiu have. Hebrews 13:5.

… yet for a  piece of a person may do wrong. Proverbs 28”27.

… and be satisfied with your wages Luke 3:14.

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have.    Hebrews 13:5.

Better is a little with the fear of LORD Than treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16.

All deed are right in the sight of the does, but the Lord weigh the heart. Proverbs 21:2. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: Any one, then, who knows the right things to do and fails to do it, commits sin. James 4:17.

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that, through they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God

When he comes to judge. 1Peter 2:12.

For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. 1Peter 2:15.

Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 1Peter 3:16. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: You received without payment Matthew 10:8.

Fear God and keep his commanded; for that is the whole duty of everyone.

Ecclesiastes 12:13.

So you also, when you have done all that were ordered to do, say, “I’ve worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!” Luke 17:10.

Show yourself in all respects model of good works, and in your teaching…and sound speech that can not be censured. Titus  2:7-8.

By rejecting conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith; 1Timothy 1:3-5.

You accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, Gods word….Thessalonians 2:13. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: For there is one God there is also one mediator between God and human kind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all. 1Timothy 2:5-6.

I am grateful to Christ Jesus LORD … I received mercy…The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that is Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the foremost …

Jesus Christ

 might display the almost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1:12-16. Amen.

.The New Life In Christ: Happy are those whom you discipline. O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law, giving them respite from the days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. Pslam 94:12-13.

When I thought, “My foot is sleeping,” your steadfast love, O LORD, help me up.

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. Psalm 94:18-19.

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

 As far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions, Psalm 103: 11-12.

Give victory with your right hand, and answer me, so that those whom you love may be rescued. Psalm 108:6. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: For the children of the desolate woman will be more than the children of her that is married, says the LORD. Isaiah 54:1.

For the LORD has called you like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, like the wife of a man’s youth when she is cast off, says your God.

For a brief moment I abandoned you,

But with great compassion I will gather you. Isaiah 54:6-7.

No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper,

And you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.

This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, says the LORD. Isaiah 54:17. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: There is no one to guide her… there is no one to take her by the hand… These two things have befallen you-who will grieve with you? - Isaiah 51:18-19.

See, I have taken from your hand the cup of staggering; you shall drink no more from the bowl of my wrath.

And I will put it into the hand of your tormentors, who have said to you,

“Bow down, that we may walk on you”; and you have made your back the ground and like the street for them to walk on. Isaiah 51:22-23.

So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Ephesians 4:20.

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made now in the attitude of your minds; and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:29-30. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: All the days of my service I would wait until my release should come. Job 14:14.

My friends scorn me;

my eye pours out tears to God,

that he would maintain the right of a

mortal with God,

as one does for a neighbor.

For when a few years have come,

I shall go the way from which I shall

not return. Job 16:20-22.

For I know that my Redeemer lives,

and that at the last he will stand

upon the earth;

and after my skin has been thus

destroyed,

then in my flesh I shall see God,

whom I shall see on my side,      

and my eyes shall behold, and not another. Job 19:25-27. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18.

For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted;

he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him. Psalm 22:24.

Good and upright is the LORD;

Therefore he instucts sinners in the way.

He leads the humble in what is right,

And teaches the humble his way. Psalm 25:8-9.

Who are they that fear the LORD?

He will teach them the way that they should choose. Psalm 25:12.

The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them. Psalm 25:14. Amen.