Refreshing Our Spirits With Scripture

11.12- Matthew 5. 17  “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18  For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not [ h ] the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19  Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [ i ] others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [ j ] keeps and teaches them , he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20  “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 3. 3  O Lord , how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2  Many are saying [ b ] of my soul, “There is no [ c ] deliverance for him in God.” [ d ] Selah. 3  But You, O Lord , are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. 4  I wa...

11.1- Matthew 5. 13  “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how [ e ] can it be made salty again ? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14  “You are the light of the world. A city set on a [ f ] hill cannot be hidden; 15  nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a [ g ] basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16  Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Psalm 2. Why are the [ a ] nations in an uproar And the peoples devising a vain thing? 2  The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers take counsel together Against the Lord and against His [ b ] Anointed, saying, 3  “Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!” 4  He who [ c ] sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them. 5  Then He w...

Matthew 5. The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes 5  When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the [ a ] mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2  He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3  “ [ b ] Blessed are the [ c ] poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5  “Blessed are the [ d ] gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 6  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9  “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10  “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11  “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of ev...

11.9- Matthew 5. 21  “You have heard that [ k ] the ancients were told, ‘ You shall not commit murder ’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be [ l ] liable to the court.’ 22  But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be [ m ] guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘ [ n ] You good-for-nothing,’ shall be [ o ] guilty before [ p ] the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be [ q ] guilty enough to go into the [ r ] fiery hell. 23  Therefore if you are presenting your [ s ] offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24  leave your [ t ] offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your [ u ] offering. 25  Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so that your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown into prison...

Romans 13. 13  Every [ a ] person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except [ b ] from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2  Therefore [ c ] whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3  For rulers are not a cause of fear for [ d ] good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; 4  for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. 5  Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. 6  For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7  Rend...

This morning in North Richland Hills Texas we have had some rain showers.    Yesterday at church my preacher, Rick Atchley, mentioned that God gave witness to His love for people by giving “rain from heaven and crops in season.” Today thankful for my parents being willing to work hard and overcome challenges that came their way.   They had certain advantages.   They were both born in America.   They were raised in families that had a mom and a dad actively working to make the lives of the children better.   Their parents and mom and dad owned their land and their homes rather than being renters and sharecroppers.   In that culture it made them what I would now refer to “middle class” but in their view they were just hard working year to year farmers getting by through God giving “rain from heaven and crops in season.” Both their parents were people who believed in God and worshipped Jesus Christ as their Savior and guide in life.  ...

11.7- Revelation 22. 22  Then he showed me a river of the water of life, [ a ] clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of [ b ] the Lamb, 2  in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve [ c ] kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3  There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; 4  they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. 5  And there will no longer be any night; and they [ d ] will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever. 6  And he said to me, “These words are faithful and true”; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must soon take place...

11.6 Revelation 21. 21  Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 2  And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. 3  And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will [ a ] dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them [ b ] , 4  and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” 5  And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 6  Then He said to me, “ [ c ] It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring ...