My own collections of Scripture verses arranged thematically with a brief after-word of my own
Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.—No one who has a defect may come near to me…his physical defects disqualify him from presenting offerings to the LORD.—“None is righteous, no, […]
But Jesus ignored their comments and said…”Don’t be afraid. Just trust me.” —in the presence of the God in whom [Abraham] believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. All who trust in him will praise him, while liars will be silenced—Then everyone will stand in awe, […]
Abram said…”I have lifted my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap; or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich’. Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great. […]
“As a belt clings to a person’s waist, so I created Judah and Israel to cling to me,” says the LORD. They were to be my people, my pride, my glory–an honour to my name, but they would not listen to me.” Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and […]
“Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, ‘Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the trees with a voice as big as the sea…’ What exactly do people hear when the gospel is presented to them for the first time? I guess it all depends on whether God has […]