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February 23, 2009

Forefathers: What did they have to say about the Bible? 2.23.09

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2 Tim 3:16-17 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Psalms 1:1-3 (NIV) 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Psalms 119:11 (NIV) 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Abraham Lincoln : “I believe the bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this book.”

George Washington : “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.”

Daniel Webster : “If there is anything in my thoughts or style to commend, the credit is due to my parents for instilling in me an early love of the scriptures. If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity.”

John Quincy Adams : “So great is my veneration for the Bible that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hope that they will prove useful citizens of their country and respectable members of society. I have for many years made it a practice to read through the Bible once every years.

Andrew Jackson : “That Book, sir, is the rock on which our republic rests.”

Sir Isaac Newton : “There are more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history.”

James Jennings : “If a man’s Bible is coming apart, it is an indication that he himself is fairly well put together.”

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February 22, 2009

Comforting Words for Sarah….

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3 The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.
Psalms 41:3 (NIV)

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Cor 12:9-10 (NIV)

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.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 (NIV)

13 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)

Psalms 34:4 (KJV) 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Matt 10:28 (NIV) 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 Tim 1:7 (NIV) 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Heb 13:5 (NIV) 5 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.”

Psalms 9:9-10 (NIV) 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalms 23:4-6 (NIV) 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.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
Psalms 27:5 (NIV)

5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Psalms 30:5 (NIV)

7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Psalms 31:7 (NIV)

4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Psalms 34:4 (NIV)

19 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
Psalms 34:19 (NIV)

23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm;
24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Psalms 37:23-24 (NIV)

5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him,
Psalms 42:5 (NIV)

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1 (NIV)

15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Psalms 50:15 (NIV)

22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalms 55:22 (NIV)

1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalms 62:1-2 (NIV)

33 The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people.
Psalms 69:33 (NIV)

20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
21 You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
22 I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed.
24 My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion.
Psalms 71:20-24 (NIV)

26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalms 73:26 (NIV)

13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;
Psalms 103:13 (NIV)

50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
Psalms 119:50 (NIV)

143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
Psalms 119:143 (NIV)

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
8 The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever–
Psalms 138:7-8 (NIV)

14 The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Psalms 145:14 (NIV)

3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalms 147:3 (NIV)

19 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.
Isaiah 30:19 (NIV)

1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
Isaiah 40:1 (NIV)

29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)

17 “The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Isaiah 41:17 (NIV)

13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.
Isaiah 49:13 (NIV)

13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)

13 Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
Jer 31:13 (NIV)

25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
Jer 31:25 (NIV)

57 You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.”
Lam 3:57 (NIV)

1 “Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.
Hosea 6:1 (NIV)

7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,
Nahum 1:7 (NIV)

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matt 5:4 (NIV)

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
Matt 10:29 (NIV)

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matt 11:28 (NIV)

21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Luke 6:21 (NIV)

18 But not a hair of your head will perish.
19 By standing firm you will gain life.
Luke 21:18-19 (NIV)

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
John 14:1-4 (NIV)

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever–
John 14:16 (NIV)

18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
John 14:18 (NIV)

27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27 (NIV)

20 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
John 16:20 (NIV)

22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
John 16:22 (NIV)

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (NIV)

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NIV)

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:35-39 (NIV)

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:15 (NIV)

4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4 (NIV)

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Cor 1:3-4 (NIV)

8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
2 Cor 4:8-10 (NIV)

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
2 Cor 4:16 (NIV)

6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
2 Cor 7:6 (NIV)

16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,
17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
2 Thess 2:16-17 (NIV)

12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
13 if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
2 Tim 2:12-13 (NIV)

16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Heb 4:16 (NIV)

5 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.”
Heb 13:5 (NIV)

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

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October 20, 2008

What is a Christian Disciple?

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Ever wonder what the word DISCIPLE actually means? I did some research, to see what different definitions there are out there. Here are some of my results:

From http://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-discipleship.html

By definition, a disciple is a follower, one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another. A Christian disciple is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. Christian discipleship is the process by which disciples grow in the Lord Jesus Christ and are equipped by the Holy Spirit, who resides in our hearts, to overcome the pressures and trials of this present life and become more and more Christlike. This process requires believers to respond to the Holy Spirit’s prompting to examine their thoughts, words and actions and compare them with the Word of God. This requires that we be in the Word daily—studying it, praying over it, and obeying it. In addition, we should always be ready to give testimony of the reason for the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15) and to disciple others to walk in His way.

From http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/8349.htm

Encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

Jesus’ primary call to His disciples is seen in His words “Come to Me” (Matthew 11:28) and “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19). Mark records: “He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons” (Mark 3:14, 15). Notice that Jesus’ relationship with His disciples preceded His assignment to them.

Discipleship is the intensely personal activity of two or more persons helping each other experience a growing relationship with God. Discipleship is being before doing, maturity before ministry, character before career.

Every Christian, including you, is both a disciple and a discipler in the context of his Christian relationships. You have the awesome privilege and responsibility both to be a teacher and a learner of what it means to be in Christ, walk in the spirit and live by faith. You may have a role in your family, church or Christian community which gives you specific responsibility for discipling others, such as husband/father, pastor, Sunday school teacher, discipleship group leader, etc. But even as an appointed discipler, you are never not a disciple who is learning and growing in Christ through your relationships. Conversely, you may not have an “official” responsibility to disciple anyone, but you are never not a discipler. You have the opportunity to help your children, your friend, and other believers grow in Christ through your caring and committed relationship with them.

Similarly, every Christian is both a counselor and counselee in the context of his Christian relationships. A good counselor should be a good discipler, and a good discipler should be a good counselor. Biblically, they are the same role. Your level of maturity may dictate that you do a lot of Christian counseling.

But there will still be times when you need to seek or receive the counsel of other Christians. There will never be a day when we don’t need each other.

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October 6, 2008

Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus. 10.6.2008

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 6:19 pm

Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus

1. Be the seed of a woman who would bruise the head of the serpent

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Gen 3:15 (ASV) and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: he shall bruise thy head,
and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

Gal 4:4 (ASV) but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

1 John 3:8 (ASV) he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested,
that he might destroy the works of the devil.

2. Be descendant of Abraham

Prophecy in the Old Testament

Gen 12:3 (ASV) and I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

Matt 1:1 (ASV) The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Acts 3:25 (ASV) Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

Gal 3:16 (ASV) Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

3. Be descendant of Isaac

Prophecy in the Old Testament

Gen 17:17 (ASV) Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?

Gen 21:12 (ASV) And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy handmaid. In all that Sarah saith unto thee, hearken unto her voice. For in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

Matt 1:2 (ASV) Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren

Luke 3:34 (ASV) By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

4. Be descendant of Jacob

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Gen 28:14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

– Num 24:17 “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the sons of Sheth.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

Matt 1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,

– Luke 3:24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melki, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

– Rev 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

5. Be descendant from the tribe of Judah

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Gen 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 3:33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

– Matt 1:2-3 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,

– Heb 7:14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

6. Be descendant of David and heir to his throne

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– 2 Sa 7:12-13 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
2Sa 7:13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

– Isa 9:6-7 For to us a child is born,to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom,

– Isa 11:1-5

– Jer 23:5

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 1:1 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

– Luke 1:32

Acts 11:23

– Rom 1:4

7. Be anointed and eternal

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 45:6-7 6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

– Ps 102:25-27

– Mic 5:1-2

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Heb 1:8-12 8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

– John 8:58

– John 11:14

– Eph 1:3-14

– Col 1:15-19

– Rev 5:11

8. Be anointed with the Spirit of God

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 11:2 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

– Isa 61:1

– Ps 45:7-8

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 3:16 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

9. Be born in Bethlehem

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Mic 5:1-2 1 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 2:1 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

– Luke 2:4-7

10. Be born at a specific time

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Dan 9:25 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 2:1-2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

11. Be born of a virgin

Prophecy in the Old Testament

Isa 7:14 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 1:18 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

– Luke 1:26-27

– Luke 1:30-35

12. Slaughter of children

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Jer 31:15 15 Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 2:16-18 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

13. Flight to Egypt

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Hos 11:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 2:14-15 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

14. The way prepared

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 40:3-5 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: 5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 3:3-6 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

15. Preceded by a forerunner

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Mal 3:1 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 7:24 24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

16. Preceded by Elijah

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Mal 4:5-6 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: 6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 11:13-14 13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

17. Declared the Son of God

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 2:7 (NIV) 7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.

– Prov 30:4

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 3:17 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

– Luke 1:32

18. Have a ministry in healing

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 35:5-6 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer,and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

– Isa 42:18

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 11:5 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[a] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.

19. Galilean ministry

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 8:22-9:1 22 Then they will look toward the earth and see only distress and darkness and fearful gloom, and they will be thrust into utter darkness. Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan—

– Isa 9:1-2

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 4:12-16 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”

20. Speaks in parables

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 78:2-4 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— 3 things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 13:34-35 34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”

21. A prophet

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Deut 18:15 Deu 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Acts 3:20 Act 3:20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

22. Have God’s own name applied to him

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 9:5-7 Isa 9:5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this

– Jer 23:5-6

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Rom 10:9 Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved

– Phil 2:9-11 Php 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Php 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Php 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

23. To bind up the brokenhearted

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 61:1-2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Isa 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 4:18-19 Luk 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

24. Rejected by His own people, the Jews

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

– Isa 63:3

– Ps 69:8-9

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him

– Luke 23:18

– John 1:11

– John 7:3-5

25. Be adored by great persons

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 72:10-11 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Psa 72:11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 2:1-11 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Mat 2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Mat 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Mat 2:5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
Mat 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Mat 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Mat 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
Mat 2:9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Mat 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Mat 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

26. Priest after order of Melchizedek

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Heb 5:5-6 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.
Heb 5:6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

28. Triumphal entry

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Zech 9:9

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 11:7

29. Adored by infants

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 8:2

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 21:15-16

30. Not believed

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:1

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– John 12:37-38

31. Betrayed by a close friend

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 41:9

– Ps 55:12-15

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 26:21-25

– Matt 26:47-50

– Luke 22:47-48

– John 13:18-21

– Acts 1:16-18

32. Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Zech 11:12

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 26:14-15

33. Accused by false witnesses

Prophecy in the Old Testament
– Ps 35:11

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 14:57-58

34. Silent to accusations

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 15:4-5 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. Mar 15:5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled

35. Spat on and struck

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 50:6 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 26:67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

36. Hated without reason

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 49:7 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee

– Ps 35:19

– Ps 69:4-5

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– John 15:24-25 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
Joh 15:25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

37. Vicarious sacrifice

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:5

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Rom. 5:6

38. Crucified with malefactors

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:12

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 15:27, 28

39. Pierced through hands and feet

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 22:16-17

– Zech 12:10

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 27:35

– Luke 24:39

– John 19:18

– John 19:34-37

– John 20:27

– Rev 1:7

40. Sneered and mocked

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 22:7-8

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 27:31

– Matt 27:39-44

– Mark 15:29-32

– Luke 23:35

41. Was reproached

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 69:9

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Rom. 15:3

42. Prayer for His enemies

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 109:4

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Luke 23:34

Soldiers gambled for His clothing

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 22:17-18

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 27:35-36

43. Forsaken by God

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 22:1

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 27:46

44. No bones broken

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ex 12:46

– Ps 34:20

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– John 19:32-36

45. His side pierced

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Zech 12:10

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– John 19:34

46. Buried with the rich

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Isa 53:9

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Matt 27:57-60

47. To be resurrected

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 16:10

– Ps 49:15

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 16:6-7

48. His ascension to God’s right hand

Prophecy in the Old Testament

– Ps 16:11

– Ps 68:18

– Ps 110:1

Fulfillment in the New Testament

– Mark 16:19

– Luke 24:51

– Acts 1:9-11

– Acts 7:55

– 1Cor 15:4

– Eph 4:8


HTML by Adam Osborne, JR.

10.05.2008

May 18, 2008

Leonardtown Baptist Church’s class of 2008’s favorite bible verses

Filed under: Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 8:32 pm

Blaire Brown: Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Kelsey Colvin: Psalms 61:8 (NIV) Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day.

Ryan Gribble: 1 Tim 4:12 (NIV) Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Karin Higgs : Romans 6:23 (NIV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ashley Janczewski : James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Bruce Julian: Romans 12:2 (NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Candace Kessler: Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Abby Morris: Jer 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Abby Morris: Psalms 18:30 (NIV) As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.

Brittani Reichard: Psalms 37:4 (NIV) Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Kelsey Reichard: Jeremiah 1:8 (NIV) Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.

Alex Shively: Psalms 33:3 (NIV) Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.

Benjamin Yeh: Titus 2:11-13 (NIV) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope–the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rebecca Freeman: Romans 8:35-39 (NLT) 35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?36 (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.” )37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

Kelly Reed: Joshua 1:9 (NLT) 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Renee Thorward: Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) 1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.

Deborah Wright: Matt. 7:7 (NLT) Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

Patrick Walsh: Rev. 21 (NLT) The New Jerusalem
1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone.2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.”6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life.7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.
8 “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
9 Then one of the seven angels who held the seven bowls containing the seven last plagues came and said to me, “Come with me! I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
10 So he took me in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and he showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.11 It shone with the glory of God and sparkled like a precious stone—like jasper as clear as crystal.12 The city wall was broad and high, with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels. And the names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates.13 There were three gates on each side—east, north, south, and west.14 The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
15 The angel who talked to me held in his hand a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.16 When he measured it, he found it was a square, as wide as it was long. In fact, its length and width and height were each 1,400 miles. 17 Then he measured the walls and found them to be 216 feet thick (according to the human standard used by the angel).
18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.19 The wall of the city was built on foundation stones inlaid with twelve precious stones: the first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst.
21 The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass.
22 I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.23 And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.24 The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory.25 Its gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there.26 And all the nations will bring their glory and honor into the city.27 Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

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