The New Life In Christ: “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off.” Isaiah 41:9.

Yes, all who are incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.

You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all.

For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Do not fear, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:11-13.

…so that all may see and know, all may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this, the Holy One…has created it. Isaiah 41:20.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6.

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; 1Timothy 6:11-12. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? Romans 8:33.

For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8:29:30.

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 1Corinthians 27:29.

“The stone the builders rejected

Has become the capstone;

The Lord has done this,

And it is marvelous in our eyes.’ Matthew 21:42.

“So that the last will be first, and first will be last.” Matthew 20:16. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: For we do not write you anything you can not read or understand. 2Corinthians 1:13.

If a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the LORD has not spoken. The Prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it. Deuteronomy 18:22.

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. 2Corinthians 11:13-15.

Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 2Corinthians 4:2.

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 2Corinthians 11:11.

 Amen.

The New Life In Christ: By their fruit you will recognize them… Matthew 7:16.

“Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” Then I will tell them plainly, “I never know you. Away from me…!” Matthew 7:21-23.

For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts. Matthew 2:7.

Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless-not over bearing, not quick tempered-…not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who us self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must holy firmly to the trustworthy 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. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: I know, my God, that you search the heart, and take pleasure in uprightness; 1Chronicles 29:17.

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12.

…Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve… Matthew 20:26-28.

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:12.

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him… Mark: 11:25.

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Galatians 5:26.

Let us not become weary in doing good… Galatians 6:9.

Keeping God’s commands is what counts. 1Corinthians: 7:19. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: “If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” John 18:8.

Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.

“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.) When Jesus said, “I m he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?”

And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”

“I told you that I am he,” Jesus answered. “If you are looking for me, let these men go.” This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: ‘I (Jesus) have not lost one of those you gave me.” John 18:4-9.

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. John 10:11-13.

(So) Put your trust in the light…John 12:36. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37.

…Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”

Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?”

He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” John 21: 15-17.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35. Amen.