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Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. … But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.  He will turn their own tongues against … Continue reading →

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. … He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.  For … Continue reading →

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence … Continue reading →

59 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will … Continue reading →

19 But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me. 20 Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. 21 Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; … Continue reading →

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified … Continue reading →

Now you,… if you rely on the law and boast in God; if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;  if you are convinced that you are a guide for the … Continue reading →

46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. Luke 1:46-48 (NIV) Glory to the Lord our God! … 50 His mercy … Continue reading →

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on … Continue reading →

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith … Continue reading →