August 28, 2007

Friends Fail

Filed under: Bible Studies — Adam Osborne @ 10:57 am

Psalm 41:9-13 Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. 10 But you, O LORD, have mercy on me; raise me up, that I may repay them. 11 I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. 12 In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. 13 Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.

Luke 17:3-4 So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. 4 If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”

Romans 12:14,-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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August 1, 2007

Afraid: Bible scriptures

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 10:42 am

AFRAID

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Hebrews 13:5,6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Encouraging Scriptures to Overcome Fear

Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
→ God is your strength and your helper—you’re never alone.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
→ Courage comes from knowing God is with us always.
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
→ Even in life’s darkest places, God is our protector.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
→ Jesus gives us His peace—it’s deeper than anything the world can offer.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
→ Fear is not from God; courage, love, and clear thinking are.
Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
→ Fear may come, but our response is to trust in Him.
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
→ God’s presence gives us unshakable confidence.
Romans 8:15
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;
rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.”
→ We are God’s children—not slaves to fear.

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