Saturday, March 27, 2010
SOME LAWS STILL PROTECT! Did want to have to do it... but have to convey message other than patience!
Checking on the stalking laws in Arkansas! Had a consultation with the Prosecuting Attorney and we have a rock solid case against our stalker, cyberstalker, harassment, threatening messages on a minor party, false CPS charges, slander, defamation, etc.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Enjoying a new life and re-newed blessings
We have really just began on our marriage pathway of life so everything there is still new and fresh. Love is great isn't it? Our Father's hand in appointing that certain someone for another is so important. For the first time in my life this is the case. Our Lord is so important to us both. While we have attempted to mishandle at times this precious gift... we have prayed our way through with the guidance of HIS Holy Spirit! Thank God for grace and mercy!
The re-newed blessings are the relationships once damaged by poor decision making on our part and with the help of the Devil's advocate to broadcast it... actually has strengthened us both!!! We are loved more and supported more by all those we once disappointed! They see us NOT for what has happened but for the blood bought believers we are! While we are far from perfection in our walks, both personal and joint, we do strive to help one another with courage, strength, love, and peace daily!
Life is about changes and nothing ever stays the same... so true! We are all blessed that we are not bound by poor choices of yesterday but rather optimistic in looking forward to a brighter and better tomorrow!
The re-newed blessings are the relationships once damaged by poor decision making on our part and with the help of the Devil's advocate to broadcast it... actually has strengthened us both!!! We are loved more and supported more by all those we once disappointed! They see us NOT for what has happened but for the blood bought believers we are! While we are far from perfection in our walks, both personal and joint, we do strive to help one another with courage, strength, love, and peace daily!
Life is about changes and nothing ever stays the same... so true! We are all blessed that we are not bound by poor choices of yesterday but rather optimistic in looking forward to a brighter and better tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
So you think Vampires and such are harmless???
Subject:
Exposing Vampires, Creatures of the Night, and other Romanticized Demonic Entities: The Seduction of our Youth.
Message:
So you let your daughter go to the latest Twilight Film, and your son went to see the Vampires Apprentice; novel, harmless, romantic teenage fun, right? In their search for more information on their
favorite fanged heart throb, maybe they ran across a few websites you
should know about; like the Sanguinarians, or Voices of the Vampires,
or Fallen Creations a teen forum. These sites list numerous articles
and teaching modules to help those poor, uninformed, hormone driven
teens to find their inner Vamp. The word vampire comes from the
Slavonic Magyar, which literally means blood monster.
Here is just an example some of the articles they can look up: "Cooking with Blood", "How to Protect Yourself from Diseases When Feeding on the Sick", or how about this one, "Safe Bloodletting and
Feeding". No, your daughter won’t be kissing her poster of Robert
Pattinson, instead, she will be learning the ins and outs of
sanguinarians (the practice of drinking blood). You laugh, and say,
“Not my kid!”, Oh really? Are you that naïve these days?
Do you know why kids are so drawn to this weird, macabre sub-culture in our day and age of endless escapism, lack of responsibility, no moral role models, entitlement, and frustration over
their socially imposed limitations, and endless soccer games? Children
feel alienated, when you feel alien, you look for other aliens. At an
age when relationships are probably more important than anything to
them, they feel alone, misunderstood and confused. They thrive,
connect, and relate to characters who exude beauty, wanton, mysterious
sexuality, superhuman powers, and abilities to “get back” at those who
would hurt you or call you names, they becken to them from the dark
abyss. They can show their friends that they may be different, but now
they have found a new way to control their out-of-control surroundings,
exert power, never die, never age, with a quiet confidence that if need
be, you would be nothing but a late night snack if you happen to
overstep your parental bounds.
So here is a direct quote from the “teen” section of the Sanguinarian website:
“If you smell blood (someone got cut; girls menstruating; whatever), just don't say anything; as well as we can pick it out, most people find it a little odd when you act like a bloodhound. Something
you have to learn how to do is downplay things.”
My gut reaction is “Gross!” Again we are not talking about fanaticizing that you are married to the latest, hunky, fanged lover, you are actively seeking out blood. Many overlook the fact that in the
movie Twilight, he wants to eat his girlfriend.
Human blood is a river of energy; it contains everything needed for the body to live. The bible tells us that there is life in the blood. God gave the Israelites very strict instructions regarding the
treatment of blood, both human and animal.
There are different forms of vampirism. A popular one is called psi-vampirism. This is more of a combination between witchcraft and vampirism, since it calls for focus, and meditation to psychically act
as a parasite to an unsuspecting victim. They mentally drain their
victims life force… they suck the energy from them. The dangers? The
person will become sick, depressed, or even die. This is a popular form
of vampirism as it offers a much more ‘tasteful’ alternative to feeding
on someone’s blood.
In much of the popular youth literature, the idea of feeding on a human is distasteful, or evil, so they turn to animals instead to satiate their desires, which is somehow OK in their minds.
Blood carries disease, even factory farming of animals, if you plan on only drinking animal blood is dangerous; salmonella, e. coli, botulism and raw pig blood contains trichinosis. Not to mention if you
aren’t killing these animals yourself, you have to become very good
friends with the local butcher, and the cleanliness of the blood may be
a factor.
Leviticus 7:26-27 "And wherever you live, you must not eat the blood of any bird or animal. If anyone eats blood, that person must be cut off from his people." NIV
Leviticus 17:13-14 “Any Israelite or any alien living among you who hunts any animal or bird that may be eaten must drain out the blood and cover it with earth, because the life of every creature is its
blood. That is why I have said to the Israelites, “You must not eat the
blood of any creature, because the life of every creature is its blood;
anyone who eats it must be cut off.”NIV
Once you get past the “yuck” factor, you begin to realize the enchantment that has been perpetrated upon your children. Vampires may very well be demonic spirit parasites who skillfully impersonate us in
order to deceive or prey upon us. Ex-vampires state that they felt an
unholy anointing, and an entity enter into them when called upon. They
also state that the blood lust is as nearly as they can describe;
viral, infecting them and controlling their desires. Many admit that
without the saving grace of Jesus Christ they would never be free from
the bondage of the compulsive ingestion of blood. Many admit that they
would do anything to get their next fix; murder, not withholding.
Although these are extreme forms of possession, all of the former
vampires state that they started out with nothing but an innocent, vain
curiosity to begin with. The occult set the trap, lured them in with
the promise of ageless beauty, sexual prowess, and unlimited personal
powers, but failed to tell them at what cost.
So why is the ingestion of blood forbidden in the Judeo-Christian tradition? We find the answers from the biblical text:
Any Israelite or any alien living among them who eats any blood—I will set my face against that person who eats blood and will cut him off from his people. For the life of a creature is in the
blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on
the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.
Therefore I say to the Israelites, “None of you may eat blood, nor may
any alien living among you eat blood.” Leviticus 17:10-12 NIV
Blood in God’s economy is Holy. It is a means of reconciliation, so it makes us right again with God, it is a sign, a covenant, that we now have a right standing with God. So it is a slap
in the face to God when someone wants to eat, or drink it—eating is
common. Let’s use an analogy to help explain this. Say you bought your
fiancée an extremely rare and costly gemstone as a wedding ring. It
cost you everything you own, and some kid comes along because he has a
‘need to feed’ and swallows the stone, without regard for the price and
value. Do you think then, you could easily see cutting this person off
from his people, setting your face against him for his irreverence to
such a costly item? It’s a simple and poor analogy to the price, God’s
Son paid for us, but none the less it makes the point. Blood is to be
revered, not treated as something commonplace and easy to consume, it
is not a gory feast, it is the Holy elixir of life.
What else can we learn from blood? Blood contains many components vital to life, including one that many Christians overlook…Hemoglobin, which oxygen molecules attach too. What is the
breath of life? Oxygen.
According to Strong’s Concordance:
H5397 nesh-aw-maw' A puff, that is, wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration,
intellect or (concretely) an animal: - blast, (that) breath (-eth),
inspiration, soul, spirit.
This is the Hebrew word used to infuse life, the breath of life into Adam and into every living creature.
H5315 neh'-fesh Properly a breathing creature, that is, animal or (abstractly) vitality;
So we begin to see that God himself infused the blood of every living creature with his vital essence; life, the breath of the life.
With that knowledge of science, and biblical understanding, we begin to understand psi-vampirism. They are sucking the vital essence of God out of a living creature. It is theft; they are stealing what
does not belong to them. Willing donor or not, it is wrong! That breath
of life, that vital essence does not belong to them!
Satan loves to masquerade as harmless, benevolent, fun and entertaining. In less than 75 years the Vampire mythos went from hideous demonic, nightmarish creatures to this suave, sophisticated,
hypnotic, seductive, romantic, fanged hero figure. I wonder who had his
dragon-like claw marks all over this little ruse?
Leviticus 3:17 “This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” NIV
Leviticus 3 sums it up quite nicely, it is a lasting ordinance, so it doesn’t go away, it’s for all the generations to come, and it doesn’t matter where you live, we are not to eat of it.
Vampires and vampire lore are an entanglement issue. Would it please the Living God to entertain demonic entities in your household? Could they be a most ingenious trap, set by pedophilia-like entities
who no longer subscribe to human values? Why give a foothold to a
spiritual parasite in your household?
http://fallenangels.ning.com/profiles/blogs/exposing-vampires-creatures-of
Exposing Vampires, Creatures of the Night, and other Romanticized Demonic Entities: The Seduction of our Youth.
Message:
So you let your daughter go to the latest Twilight Film, and your son went to see the Vampires Apprentice; novel, harmless, romantic teenage fun, right? In their search for more information on their
favorite fanged heart throb, maybe they ran across a few websites you
should know about; like the Sanguinarians, or Voices of the Vampires,
or Fallen Creations a teen forum. These sites list numerous articles
and teaching modules to help those poor, uninformed, hormone driven
teens to find their inner Vamp. The word vampire comes from the
Slavonic Magyar, which literally means blood monster.
Here is just an example some of the articles they can look up: "Cooking with Blood", "How to Protect Yourself from Diseases When Feeding on the Sick", or how about this one, "Safe Bloodletting and
Feeding". No, your daughter won’t be kissing her poster of Robert
Pattinson, instead, she will be learning the ins and outs of
sanguinarians (the practice of drinking blood). You laugh, and say,
“Not my kid!”, Oh really? Are you that naïve these days?
Do you know why kids are so drawn to this weird, macabre sub-culture in our day and age of endless escapism, lack of responsibility, no moral role models, entitlement, and frustration over
their socially imposed limitations, and endless soccer games? Children
feel alienated, when you feel alien, you look for other aliens. At an
age when relationships are probably more important than anything to
them, they feel alone, misunderstood and confused. They thrive,
connect, and relate to characters who exude beauty, wanton, mysterious
sexuality, superhuman powers, and abilities to “get back” at those who
would hurt you or call you names, they becken to them from the dark
abyss. They can show their friends that they may be different, but now
they have found a new way to control their out-of-control surroundings,
exert power, never die, never age, with a quiet confidence that if need
be, you would be nothing but a late night snack if you happen to
overstep your parental bounds.
So here is a direct quote from the “teen” section of the Sanguinarian website:
“If you smell blood (someone got cut; girls menstruating; whatever), just don't say anything; as well as we can pick it out, most people find it a little odd when you act like a bloodhound. Something
you have to learn how to do is downplay things.”
My gut reaction is “Gross!” Again we are not talking about fanaticizing that you are married to the latest, hunky, fanged lover, you are actively seeking out blood. Many overlook the fact that in the
movie Twilight, he wants to eat his girlfriend.
Human blood is a river of energy; it contains everything needed for the body to live. The bible tells us that there is life in the blood. God gave the Israelites very strict instructions regarding the
treatment of blood, both human and animal.
There are different forms of vampirism. A popular one is called psi-vampirism. This is more of a combination between witchcraft and vampirism, since it calls for focus, and meditation to psychically act
as a parasite to an unsuspecting victim. They mentally drain their
victims life force… they suck the energy from them. The dangers? The
person will become sick, depressed, or even die. This is a popular form
of vampirism as it offers a much more ‘tasteful’ alternative to feeding
on someone’s blood.
In much of the popular youth literature, the idea of feeding on a human is distasteful, or evil, so they turn to animals instead to satiate their desires, which is somehow OK in their minds.
Blood carries disease, even factory farming of animals, if you plan on only drinking animal blood is dangerous; salmonella, e. coli, botulism and raw pig blood contains trichinosis. Not to mention if you
aren’t killing these animals yourself, you have to become very good
friends with the local butcher, and the cleanliness of the blood may be
a factor.
Leviticus 7:26-27 "And wherever you live, you must not eat the blood of any bird or animal. If anyone eats blood, that person must be cut off from his people." NIV
Leviticus 17:13-14 “Any Israelite or any alien living among you who hunts any animal or bird that may be eaten must drain out the blood and cover it with earth, because the life of every creature is its
blood. That is why I have said to the Israelites, “You must not eat the
blood of any creature, because the life of every creature is its blood;
anyone who eats it must be cut off.”NIV
Once you get past the “yuck” factor, you begin to realize the enchantment that has been perpetrated upon your children. Vampires may very well be demonic spirit parasites who skillfully impersonate us in
order to deceive or prey upon us. Ex-vampires state that they felt an
unholy anointing, and an entity enter into them when called upon. They
also state that the blood lust is as nearly as they can describe;
viral, infecting them and controlling their desires. Many admit that
without the saving grace of Jesus Christ they would never be free from
the bondage of the compulsive ingestion of blood. Many admit that they
would do anything to get their next fix; murder, not withholding.
Although these are extreme forms of possession, all of the former
vampires state that they started out with nothing but an innocent, vain
curiosity to begin with. The occult set the trap, lured them in with
the promise of ageless beauty, sexual prowess, and unlimited personal
powers, but failed to tell them at what cost.
So why is the ingestion of blood forbidden in the Judeo-Christian tradition? We find the answers from the biblical text:
Any Israelite or any alien living among them who eats any blood—I will set my face against that person who eats blood and will cut him off from his people. For the life of a creature is in the
blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on
the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.
Therefore I say to the Israelites, “None of you may eat blood, nor may
any alien living among you eat blood.” Leviticus 17:10-12 NIV
Blood in God’s economy is Holy. It is a means of reconciliation, so it makes us right again with God, it is a sign, a covenant, that we now have a right standing with God. So it is a slap
in the face to God when someone wants to eat, or drink it—eating is
common. Let’s use an analogy to help explain this. Say you bought your
fiancée an extremely rare and costly gemstone as a wedding ring. It
cost you everything you own, and some kid comes along because he has a
‘need to feed’ and swallows the stone, without regard for the price and
value. Do you think then, you could easily see cutting this person off
from his people, setting your face against him for his irreverence to
such a costly item? It’s a simple and poor analogy to the price, God’s
Son paid for us, but none the less it makes the point. Blood is to be
revered, not treated as something commonplace and easy to consume, it
is not a gory feast, it is the Holy elixir of life.
What else can we learn from blood? Blood contains many components vital to life, including one that many Christians overlook…Hemoglobin, which oxygen molecules attach too. What is the
breath of life? Oxygen.
According to Strong’s Concordance:
H5397 nesh-aw-maw' A puff, that is, wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration,
intellect or (concretely) an animal: - blast, (that) breath (-eth),
inspiration, soul, spirit.
This is the Hebrew word used to infuse life, the breath of life into Adam and into every living creature.
H5315 neh'-fesh Properly a breathing creature, that is, animal or (abstractly) vitality;
So we begin to see that God himself infused the blood of every living creature with his vital essence; life, the breath of the life.
With that knowledge of science, and biblical understanding, we begin to understand psi-vampirism. They are sucking the vital essence of God out of a living creature. It is theft; they are stealing what
does not belong to them. Willing donor or not, it is wrong! That breath
of life, that vital essence does not belong to them!
Satan loves to masquerade as harmless, benevolent, fun and entertaining. In less than 75 years the Vampire mythos went from hideous demonic, nightmarish creatures to this suave, sophisticated,
hypnotic, seductive, romantic, fanged hero figure. I wonder who had his
dragon-like claw marks all over this little ruse?
Leviticus 3:17 “This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” NIV
Leviticus 3 sums it up quite nicely, it is a lasting ordinance, so it doesn’t go away, it’s for all the generations to come, and it doesn’t matter where you live, we are not to eat of it.
Vampires and vampire lore are an entanglement issue. Would it please the Living God to entertain demonic entities in your household? Could they be a most ingenious trap, set by pedophilia-like entities
who no longer subscribe to human values? Why give a foothold to a
spiritual parasite in your household?
http://fallenangels.ning.com/profiles/blogs/exposing-vampires-creatures-of
D is for Doubt and Dishonesty
DISHONESTY
Dishonesty is listed in the Ten Commandments (Leviticus 19:11)
Be honest in your business dealings (Leviticus 19:35-36)
Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomy 19:14)
Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
God hates deception (Proverbs 12:22)
God will punish those who take advantage of others (1 Thessalonians 4:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
DOUBT
God will help us overcome doubts (Psalm 42:5-6)
God doesn’t leave us during our time of doubt (Isaiah 40:27-28)
Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebrews 3:12)
Doubt inhibits our prayers (James 1:5-7)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
Dishonesty is listed in the Ten Commandments (Leviticus 19:11)
Be honest in your business dealings (Leviticus 19:35-36)
Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomy 19:14)
Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
God hates deception (Proverbs 12:22)
God will punish those who take advantage of others (1 Thessalonians 4:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
DOUBT
God will help us overcome doubts (Psalm 42:5-6)
God doesn’t leave us during our time of doubt (Isaiah 40:27-28)
Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebrews 3:12)
Doubt inhibits our prayers (James 1:5-7)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
Prayer in the New Testament
PRAYER IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Matt 6:1-34 (KJV)
Chapter 6
Christ continues His sermon on the mount, speaking of alms
1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
prayer
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
and fasting
16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Where our treasure is to be kept
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
He exhorts us not to be concerned about worldly things
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matt 6:1-34 (KJV)
Mark 14:32-42 (KJV)
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Matt 26:36-46 (KJV)
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Mark 14:32-42 (KJV)
Luke 5:12-16 (KJV)
12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Luke 5:12-16 (KJV)
Luke 9:28-36 (KJV)
The transfiguration
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
Luke 9:28-36 (KJV)
Luke 18:9-14 (KJV)
Of the Pharisee and the publican
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Luke 18:9-14 (KJV)
Luke 22:31-32 (KJV)
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Luke 22:31-32 (KJV)
Luke 22:39-46 (KJV)
He prays in the mount, and sweats blood
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation
Luke 22:39-46 (KJV)
John 4:27-42 (KJV)
27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. 31 the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. 41 And many more believed because of his own word; 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
John 4:27-42 (KJV)
Acts 1:24-26 (KJV)
24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts 1:24-26 (KJV)
Acts 4:23-37 (KJV)
The church prays for God's help
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. 36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 4:23-37 (KJV)
Acts 6:1-15 (KJV)
Chapter 6
The apostles, determined to neglect neither physical needs nor ministry if the word
1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. 12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, 13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Acts 6:1-15 (KJV)
Acts 8:14-25 (KJV)
Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church, where by prayer and laying on of hands the Holy Spirit is given
14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 8:14-25 (KJV)
Acts 9:36-43 (KJV)
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner
Acts 9:36-43 (KJV)
Acts 10:1-48 (KJV)
Chapter 10
Cornelius, a devout man
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
who, by a vision
9 , as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
the Holy Ghost descends on them
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 10:1-48 (KJV)
Matt 6:1-34 (KJV)
Chapter 6
Christ continues His sermon on the mount, speaking of alms
1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
prayer
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
and fasting
16 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Where our treasure is to be kept
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
He exhorts us not to be concerned about worldly things
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matt 6:1-34 (KJV)
Mark 14:32-42 (KJV)
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Matt 26:36-46 (KJV)
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Mark 14:32-42 (KJV)
Luke 5:12-16 (KJV)
12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Luke 5:12-16 (KJV)
Luke 9:28-36 (KJV)
The transfiguration
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
Luke 9:28-36 (KJV)
Luke 18:9-14 (KJV)
Of the Pharisee and the publican
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Luke 18:9-14 (KJV)
Luke 22:31-32 (KJV)
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Luke 22:31-32 (KJV)
Luke 22:39-46 (KJV)
He prays in the mount, and sweats blood
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation
Luke 22:39-46 (KJV)
John 4:27-42 (KJV)
27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. 31 the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. 37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. 41 And many more believed because of his own word; 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
John 4:27-42 (KJV)
Acts 1:24-26 (KJV)
24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts 1:24-26 (KJV)
Acts 4:23-37 (KJV)
The church prays for God's help
23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. 27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, 28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. 36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 4:23-37 (KJV)
Acts 6:1-15 (KJV)
Chapter 6
The apostles, determined to neglect neither physical needs nor ministry if the word
1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. 12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, 13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Acts 6:1-15 (KJV)
Acts 8:14-25 (KJV)
Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church, where by prayer and laying on of hands the Holy Spirit is given
14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 8:14-25 (KJV)
Acts 9:36-43 (KJV)
36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. 42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner
Acts 9:36-43 (KJV)
Acts 10:1-48 (KJV)
Chapter 10
Cornelius, a devout man
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
who, by a vision
9 , as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 16 was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
the Holy Ghost descends on them
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 10:1-48 (KJV)
Obedience and the P's that go with it!
OBEDIENCE
Obeying is better than saying, “I’m sorry” (1 Samuel 15:22)
People who obey God’s Word will be blessed (Luke 11:28)
Christians should obey the government (Romans 13:1-4)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Christians obey God (1 John 2:3)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PATIENCE
Be patient with God (Psalm 75:2)
Patience is valuable (Proverbs 25:15)
Patience is better than pride (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
Patience demonstrates love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Patience is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
Be patient with each other (Ephesians 4:2)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PEACE
Be full of peace (Psalm 34:14)
Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Wicked people will not know peace (Isaiah 48:22)
We can have peace with God (Isaiah 53:5)
Make peace with others quickly (Matthew 5:23-26)
The peace Jesus gives is different than the world’s peace (John 14:27)
Jesus gives us peace (Romans 5:1)
Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
We can have peace through prayer (Philippians 4:4-7)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PRIDE
(See also Self-Esteem)
Pride leads to shame (Proverbs 11:2)
Pride leads to arguments (Proverbs 13:10)
Pride will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)
Pride ends in destruction (Proverbs 16:18)
Pride cuts us off from God and others (Luke 18:9-14)
There is no place for proud boasting in the Christian life (Romans 3:27)
God chose to reveal himself to the humble, not the proud (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
Pride is not compatible with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26)
God opposes the proud (James 4:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PROCRASTINATION
We must not procrastinate in choosing to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)
God does not procrastinate (Habakkuk 2:3)
Those who procrastinate lose out (Luke 14:16-21)
Today is the day to be saved (2 Corinthians 6:2)
No one can procrastinate forever (Revelation 10:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PURITY
Only God can make us pure (Psalm 51:1-10)
We can remain pure by following God’s Word (Psalm 119:1-20)
We cannot claim purity apart from God (Proverbs 20:9)
The pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Purity begins in the heart (Matthew 5:27-30)
Outward purity cannot substitute for inner purity (Matthew 23:25-28)
Purity comes from God (John 17:17)
Purity ought to mark believers’ lives (Ephesians 5:1-4)
Our minds should think about things that are pure (Philippians 4:8)
One day our purity will be like Christ’s (1 John 3:1-3)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
Obeying is better than saying, “I’m sorry” (1 Samuel 15:22)
People who obey God’s Word will be blessed (Luke 11:28)
Christians should obey the government (Romans 13:1-4)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Christians obey God (1 John 2:3)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PATIENCE
Be patient with God (Psalm 75:2)
Patience is valuable (Proverbs 25:15)
Patience is better than pride (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
Patience demonstrates love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Patience is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
Be patient with each other (Ephesians 4:2)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PEACE
Be full of peace (Psalm 34:14)
Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Wicked people will not know peace (Isaiah 48:22)
We can have peace with God (Isaiah 53:5)
Make peace with others quickly (Matthew 5:23-26)
The peace Jesus gives is different than the world’s peace (John 14:27)
Jesus gives us peace (Romans 5:1)
Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
We can have peace through prayer (Philippians 4:4-7)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PRIDE
(See also Self-Esteem)
Pride leads to shame (Proverbs 11:2)
Pride leads to arguments (Proverbs 13:10)
Pride will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)
Pride ends in destruction (Proverbs 16:18)
Pride cuts us off from God and others (Luke 18:9-14)
There is no place for proud boasting in the Christian life (Romans 3:27)
God chose to reveal himself to the humble, not the proud (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
Pride is not compatible with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26)
God opposes the proud (James 4:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PROCRASTINATION
We must not procrastinate in choosing to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)
God does not procrastinate (Habakkuk 2:3)
Those who procrastinate lose out (Luke 14:16-21)
Today is the day to be saved (2 Corinthians 6:2)
No one can procrastinate forever (Revelation 10:6)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
PURITY
Only God can make us pure (Psalm 51:1-10)
We can remain pure by following God’s Word (Psalm 119:1-20)
We cannot claim purity apart from God (Proverbs 20:9)
The pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Purity begins in the heart (Matthew 5:27-30)
Outward purity cannot substitute for inner purity (Matthew 23:25-28)
Purity comes from God (John 17:17)
Purity ought to mark believers’ lives (Ephesians 5:1-4)
Our minds should think about things that are pure (Philippians 4:8)
One day our purity will be like Christ’s (1 John 3:1-3)
—NLTse Bible Verse Finder
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