Handy Little Chart

 

Handy Little Chart

YOU SAY                                            GOD SAYS                                                    BIBLE VERSES

 

You say: “It’s impossible.”                        God says, all things are possible              Luke 18:27

You say, “I’m too tired.”                             God says, I will give you rest                  Matt. 11:28-30

You say, “Nobody really loves me.”           God says, I Love you                              John 3:16, John 3:34

You say, “I can’t go on.”              God says, My grace is sufficient              Corinthians12:9, Psalm 91:15

You say: “I can’t figure things out.”         God says, I will direct your steps              Proverbs 3:5-6

You say, “I can’t do it.”                               God says, you can do all things               Philippians 4:13

You say, "I'm not able.”                              God says, I am able                                  II Corinthians 9:8

You say, “It’s not worth it.                         God says, it will be worth it.                    Romans 8:28

You say, “I can’t forgive myself                God says, I forgive you                              I John1:9, Rom. 8:1

You say, “I can’t manage                           God says, I will supply all your needs       Philippians 4:19

You say, “I’m afraid                                  God says, I have not given you a spirit of fear. II Tim. 1:7

You say, “I’m always worried and frustrated.  God says, Cast all your cares on Me.  I Peter 5:7

You say, “I’m not smart enough.”            God says, I will give you wisdom             I Corinthians 1:30

You say, “I feel all alone.”                        God says, I will never leave you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5

I encourage you to search the scriptures and see who God is and what He does for you.

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In the Old Testament, continued

 

In The Old Testament, continued

In Isaiah, He is the mighty counselor, the prince of peace, the everlasting Father, ad more. He’s everything you need.

In Jeremiah, He is your balm of Gilead, the soothing salve for your sin-sick soul.

In Lamentations, He is the ever faithful one upon whom you can depend.

In Ezekiel, He is your wheel in the middle of a wheel – the one who assures that dry, dead bones will come alive again.

In Daniel, He is the ancient of days, the ever-lasting God who never runs out of time.

In Hosea, He is your faithful lover, always beckoning you to come back, even wen you have abandoned Him.

In Joel, He is your refuge, keeping you safe in times of trouble.

In Amos, He is the husbandman, the one you can depend on to stay by your side.

In Obadiah, He is Lord of the Kingdom.

In Jonah, He is your salvation, bringing you back within His will.

In Micah, He is the judge of the nation.

In Nahum, He is the jealous God.

In Habakkuk, He is the Holy One.

In Zephaniah, He is the Witness.

In Haggai, He overthrows the enemies.

In Zachariah, He is the Lord of Hosts.

In Malachi, He is the messenger of the covenant.

 ….I encourage you to read the Word, your Bible. Seek the scriptures to see how they apply to your life. For more posts like this, please go to: https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

    

 

 

In The Old Testament

 

                                                                            In the Old Testament

In Genesis, He is the Creator God.

In Exodus, He is the Redeemer.

In Leviticus, He is your sanctification.

In Numbers, He is your guide.

In Deuteronomy, He is your teacher.

In Joshua, He is the mighty conqueror.

In Judges, He gives victory over our enemies.

In Ruth, He is your kinsman, Lover and Redeemer.

In 1^st. Samuel, He is the root of Jesse.

In 2^nd. Samuel, He is the Son of David.

In 1^st and 2^nd Kings, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

In 1^st and 2^nd. Chronicles, He is your intercessor and High Priest.

In Ezra, He is your temple, your house of worship.

In Nehemiah, He is your mighty wall, protecting you from your enemies.

In Job, He is the arbitrator who not only understands your struggles but has the power to do something about them.

In Psalms, He is your song, and reason to sing.

In Proverbs, He is your wisdom, helping you make sense of life and live it successfully.

In Ecclesiastes, He is your purpose, delivering you from vanity..

In the Song of Solomon, He is your lover Your Rose of Sharon.

To be continued….I encourage you to read the Word, your Bible. Seek the scriptures to see how they apply to your life. For more posts like this, please go to: https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

John was a Roman prisoner on the Isle of Patmos when God gave him this Revelation. The book reveals Jesus the Priest-King, the judge of the churches, the Creator, the Redeemer, the Lord of history, the Conqueror and the Bridegroom. The key name for Christ is the lamb. John never lets us forget that Jesus died for the sins of the world.

John shows worship in heaven and warfare on earth. He wrote this book to encourage the believers who were going through persecution. The hope of the Lord’s return has kept the saints going when the going gets tough.

Certain events will trigger God’s last days, leading to the defeat of the current world system and the return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom on earth.

Revelation predicts the future, even as it gives hope for the present. It reveals eternal destiny of the human race, the new heaven and the new earth.

All that humanity has lost by sinful rebellion against God will be regained by the grace of God and the ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ.

The promise is that anyone who reads this Revelation will receive a special blessing. They will see that God wins. Christ triumphs. Righteousness prevails. Satan loses. Sorrow, sickness and death disappear. God Himself wipes away the tears from every eye.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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Jude

Jude was the half-brother of Jesus and brother to James. Neither of them came to a saving faith until after Jesus’ resurrection. Once Jude became a believer, he was committed and would rebuke anyone who maligned the faith. That’s what he did in this letter. It was an urgent letter commending Gods people to stay alert, to contend for the truth, to stay strong in the Lord, to protect the vulnerable, and to remain certain that God would judge false teachers.

False teaching does not always announce it’s presence. It often comes cleverly disguised, containing just enough truth to captivate the unwary Christian. Be on guard.

Stand firm, to resist whatever is not true. The only way to stand firm is through the power of God.

“We must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, be patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition.”  2 Timothy 2:24,25.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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Third John

 

Third John

John wrote this letter to his friend Gaius to encourage him in a difficult situation in his local church.

People could see the truth in Gaius because he loved it and walked in obedience to it.

When you assist and encourage God’s servants, you become a fellow worker with them in spreading the truth.

When we welcome God’s people, we welcome God’s truth. John warned Gaius about one of the church leaders, Diotrephes, who was a troublemaker, an arrogant, self-centered glory seeker, who apparently refused to host worthy missionaries. He was making it harder for those in fellowship to obey the truth.

From John, we learn that those who infiltrate the church with Satan’s agenda must be confronted.

Gaius is an example of “the good” that should be imitated, one who humbly serves God’s people in love and truth.

Hebrews 6:10 says, “God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name.” For every sacrificial act of ministry, God sees, God smiles, God remembers, and God rewards.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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Second John

 

Second John

John wrote this letter to either an anonymous Christian woman whom invited others into her home to worship, or it is to a local church as “the elect lady” and her members as called her children. Whether John wrote this letter to an individual or a church, the message is the same.

John points out three dangers believers must avoid: 1. Knowing the truth but not practicing it. The Word of God is meant for doing and not just knowing. “If we say, but do not obey, we are hypocrites.”

2. Practicing truth but not defending it. It is easy to lose what you have gained by making friends with the wrong people.

3. Going beyond the truth. Beware of anybody who has added to your Bible. Not everyone who claims the name of Christ teaches the truth. Those who are in error about the person of Christ, does not know God.

In the time of John, there were traveling teachers who met in members homes and worshiped. Lydia hosted Paul and his coworkers in Philippi, Acts 16:15. There were also traveling false teachers who taught heresy that Christ did not come in the flesh. John tells the people to not allow these false teachers into their homes. If they do not carry the doctrine of Christ with them, they are to be avoided.

Every believer is responsible for lovingly guarding and carefully upholding God’s Word. His truth is that precious!

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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