Scripture for Today, 4-25-17 - JESUS, OUR BLESSED HOPE

JESUS, OUR BLESSED HOPE

Scripture for Today, 4-25-17

4/24/2017

How to Have Joy in the Christian Life
The Bible Never Mentions “Fun”

“These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might
remain in you and that your joy might be full.” (John 15:11)

4-24-17, Dr Henry Morris -- The word “fun” is never mentioned in the Bible, and “entertain” is used only in reference to being hospitable. Such activities as “reveling” and “playing” receive nothing except condemnation in the Scriptures (with the exception of little children at play).

Yet, there is growing emphasis today in many churches and parachurch organizations on providing “entertainment” and “fun times” for their members—especially for teenagers and young adults. This is the way to reach them and keep them for the Lord, so they say. Perhaps so, but one wonders why neither the Lord nor the apostles nor the prophets ever told us so. Is this a program kept in reserve by the Lord just for the young people of this generation?

Actually, Christians can have something far better, more effective, and more lasting than fun and entertainment. In Christ, they can have heavenly joy; the word for “merry” is more commonly translated as “joyful” or “rejoicing.”

“A merry heart doeth good like
a medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22)

While the Bible never mentions “fun,” it has many references to “joy” and “rejoicing.” Here are just a few. “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts” (Jeremiah 15:16). “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). “For the joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

We must remind ourselves continually that the Lord Jesus daily, through His words, shares His joy with us, “that [our] joy might be full.” More here

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4-21-21, We must obey God. Psalm 119:1-8 Jesus' sacrifice doesn't give us permission to commit sin. Romans 6:2 His sacrifice gives us the path to forgiveness; but THEN we cannot deliberately, repeatedly & without regret go back to our sinful ways. If we do that, we were never born again in the first place. Repent, turn to the Lord for salvation. John 3:3, 7; Hebrews 6:4-6

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Index

4-20-21, God's miracles called 'chance' ... yeah when God's performing anonymously.

4-19-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3

4-18-21, Wealth accumulated by honest labor is blessed by God. Proverbs 13:10-11

4-15-21, Everything that breathes should praise God. Psalm 150:6

4-12-21, God's word says He will heal the land IF His people will repent, honor Him and pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14

4-13-21, Abortion is murdering an innocent human being.

4-7-21, We are unable to earn forgiveness & eternal life with Jesus; it's a free gift. Ephesians 2:9-10; John 14:6. No Jesus, No Heaven.

4-8-21, Psalm 23:1

4-6-21, God's Mysteries ... Locked: Daniel 12:4-9 Unlocked: Rev 22:7-17

4-5-21, Pray: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

3-29-21, Jesus will call out HIs faithful someday in the Rapture of the Church - could be today. He told us to watch and pray. Mark 13:33, 37; Revelation 19:7-8

3-26-21, Jesus is the MAIN PERSON in this history book of the Bible. Luke 18:31-34

3-25-21, Most important relationship for anyone to have is with their Judge & Savior, Jesus. Luke 12:15-21

3-24-21, Salvation is a gift to those who repent and trust Jesus for their eternal salvation. 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 2:9-10

3-22-21, God loves us; Jesus died to save us. Repent now. John 3:16; Luke 13:3

3-21-21, We can't be good enough to 'earn' eternity with God. Only Jesus provides the WAY. John 14:6 or Mark 9:43

3-19-21, Pray for forgiveness and guidance. Psalm 25:7, 10

3-16-21, Peace from Jesus. John 14:27

3-12-21, Jesus gave His apostles encouragement about His leaving. He's preparing a place for His faithful & He will return. John 14:1-3

3-17-21, Man & Woman = perfect fit! Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:6

3-10-21, Without Jesus, we're already lost. John 3:17-18

3-9-21, Be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15

3-7-21, True JOY only comes from faith and dependence on the Lord Jesus. John 16:24

3-5-21, We walk by faith, not by sight. TRUST JESUS. 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, John 1:1

3-4-21, Men beware of wicked women. Isaiah 3:12; Proverbs 21:9

2-24-21 Fret not evil doers. Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10

2-12-21, Apostle Paul spoke of the end of all things. 1 Peter 4:7; See Mark 13:30, 37

2-19-21, God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46:1

2-17-21, God's word tells us the steps to know we're forgiven and in God's forever family. John 3:17-18; 1 John 5:13

2-16-21 Meteors firey hailstones? Revelation 16:21

2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4

2-12-21, When we look at the truth of God and His requirement for salvation we realize there's only two 'religions.' WORKS or FAITH': Whether it be Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism that all preach doing certain 'works' to achieve forgiveness and eternal life with God; OR FAITH: repentance and trust in the finish work of Jesus living for Him. Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:36.

2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7

1-31-21, The Lord Jesus cannot lie; He said He'd come again and He will. John 14:3

1-30-21, Lord & King Jesus' appearance is described in Revelation 1:13-16

1-29-21, Seriously, the 'deadly' Covid virus has 95+% recovery rate, children don't spread it; masks don't work, Joe Biden is a horrible candidate - ALL DELUSION! 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Romans 1:28-32

1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4

1-9-21, The USA is no longer blessed because The Lord Jesus is not our God - SATAN is the 'god' of the USA.

1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9

1-9-20, WHEN God's faithful obey THEN He will heal our land. 2 Chronicles 7:14; Exodus 19:3; 35:29

12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13

12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51

11-6-20, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3

11-5-20, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11

11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37

10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6

10-15-20, We will reap what we sow. Galatians 6:7

At Last Trumpet Jesus Will Come, 1 Cor 15:52

10-6-20, The eyes of the Lord Jesus are upon us. He sees our every step. Proverb 15:3; Job 31:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9

9-25-20, We know not the day & hour of the Lord's return. We must pray and be prepared. Psalm 26:2

□□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33

Revelation 21:4

✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11

Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17

❤️ ✝️ 9-4-20, Genesis 6:9 ❤️

2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30

✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6

Luke 13:3; 21:28

8-22-20, The Lord is not slow; He's patient. Do not abuse His patience with callous disregard for His statutes. Repent and be holy in the sight of the Lord. John 14:15; Romans 2:2-8; Exodus 32:33; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Revelation 3:5

John 3:16; Romans 5:8

The Lord Jesus shall judge the living and the dead. Acts 10:42, 17:31

8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4

Proverbs 22:3

John 3:18

We must be born again in Jesus. John 3:3,7

Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7

Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10

✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.

✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36

✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34

Genesis 1:9-10

✝️ 6-1-20, The Lord □Jesus had plenty to say about hypocrites. See Matthew 23:2, 5, 16, 12-29

✝️ 5-29-20, The Lord □ Jesus wants us to behave in a loving caring way especially to the brethren. Similar as if we were caring for Him. Matthew 25:31-41

✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.

Romans 13:11-12

✝️ 5-23-20, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20

✝️ 5-12-20, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus □Christ suffered and died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20

✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9

✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.

✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□

✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18

❤️ Revelation 1:18 ❤️

Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.

Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33

Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26

John 14:23; 1 Samuel 3:18; James 4:7

Proverbs 3:5

We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3

Mark 2:16-17

Isaiah 42:1-4

Mark 6:48-50; Matthew 14:28

Hebrews 4:15

Hebrews 7:25

Philippians 2:5-6; 7-9, 10-11

The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem Psalm 134:1-3

Proverbs 6:6-8

Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11

1 John 5:11-13

Revelation 16:21

John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1

Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4

Romans 10:10

1 John 1:7

Deuteronomy 11:12

Hebrews 6:4, 10:26-31

Mark 13:13

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Wives Obey & Husbands Love 1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25

John 17:24

Isaiah 53:3-5

Luke 16:19-20, 21-31

Marriage Before Sex Hebrews 13:4

Ephesians 5:21

God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27

2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.

Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5

Jesus had six half brothers & sisters. Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1

Jesus said, 'Marriage man and woman." Matthew 19:5

Matthew 6:33

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Revelation 21:8

Psalm 91:3

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That I might save some ... 1 Corinthians 9:22

Ezekiel 33:2-6

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