The New Life In Christ: But the Scriptures must be fulfilled. Mark 14:49.

For without cause they hid their net for me; without cause they dug a pit for my life.

Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me about things I do not know. They repay me evil for good; my soul is forlorn. Psalm 35:7 & 35:11-12.

Enough! The hour has come… Rise! Let us go! Here comes by betrayer! Just as he was speaking, Judas one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: The one I kiss is the man; arrest him lead him away under guard.”

Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested him…

“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled. Mark 14:41-49. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God’s gift with money! Acts 8:20.

For indeed the good news came to us just as 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.

And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Hebrews 4:13.

For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need some one to teach you again the basic elements of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food; …But solid food is for the mature, those whose faculties have been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:12-14. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: In the end it will be burned. Hebrews 6:8.

Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity not again the foundation of repentance from act’s that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2.

But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. Romans 7:6.

We live by faith, not by sight. 2Corinthians 5:7. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Revelation 22:20.

I know that  after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. So be on your guard! Acts 29:32.

 “No, I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you on inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32.

“Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy.” Revelation 22:11. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: But message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Hebrews 4:2.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14.

Let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:16-17.

…for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Who are they that fear the LORD? He will teach them the way that they should choose. Psalm 25:12.

Make me to know your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths,

Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Psalm 25:4-5.

O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. Psalm 71:17.

But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, to tell of all your works. Psalm 73:28.

Am I now seeking human approval, or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

 …that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin; for I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:10-12.

Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods?

Do you judge people fairly? Psalm 58:1.

The New Life In Christ: 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. Malachi 2:7.

A son honors his father and servants their master. If then I am a father, where is the honor due me? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? says the LORD of hosts to you. O priests, who despise my name. You say, “How have we despised your name?” By offering polluted food on my alter. And you say, “How have we polluted it?” By thinking that the Lord’s table may be despised. Malachi 1:6-7.

Oh, that same one among you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not kindle fire on my alter in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD Of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hands. Malachi 1:10.

You have wearied the LORD with you words. Yet you say, “How have we wearied him” By saying, “All who do evil are good in the sight of the LORD, he delights in them.” Or by asking, “Where is the God of justice?” Malachi 2:17.

Then once more you shall see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and who does not serve him. Malachi 3:18. Amen.