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Read Ephesians 4Other scripture in this episode:Psalm 133A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; (Isaiah 42:3)He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (Revelation 21:4)He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. (Revelation 21:6-7)And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. (Isaiah 64:6)I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. (John 12:49)You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:5)Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)[email protected]

Read Ephesians 3Other scripture in this episode:And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between&nbsp;your seed and&nbsp;her Seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel. (Genesis 3:15)For unto us a Child is born, unto us a&nbsp;Son is given; and&nbsp;the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,&nbsp;Mighty God, Everlasting Father,&nbsp;Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)Then the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;told him, “Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole. All who are bitten will live if they simply look at it!”&nbsp;So Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. Then anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at the bronze snake and be healed! (Numbers 21:8-9)And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. (John 12:32)Children are a gift from the&nbsp;Lord;&nbsp;they are a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3)In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. (Matthew 5:45)God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.&nbsp;Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (Ephesians 2:8-9)So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:16)You keep track of all my sorrows.&nbsp;You have collected all my tears in your bottle.&nbsp;You have recorded each one in your book. (Psalm 56:8)And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)But they delight in the law of the&nbsp;Lord,&nbsp;meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank,&nbsp;bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither,&nbsp;and they prosper in all they do. (Psalm 1:2-3)Blessed&nbsp;are&nbsp;those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)Jesus came and told his disciples,&nbsp;“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.&nbsp;Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,&nbsp;baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)Jesus sends out disciples (Luke 10:5-12)But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew.&nbsp;They were calling out to each other,“Holy, holy, holy is the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;of Heaven’s Armies!&nbsp;The whole earth is filled with his glory!” Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. (Isaiah 6:2-4)<a href="mailto:[email protected]"...

Read Ephesians 2Other scripture in this episode:The&nbsp;fear of the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is&nbsp;the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One&nbsp;is&nbsp;understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)For unto us a Child is born, unto us a&nbsp;Son is given; and&nbsp;the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,&nbsp;Mighty God, Everlasting Father,&nbsp;Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’&nbsp;But I say, if you are even angry with someone,&nbsp;you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,[c]&nbsp;you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone,&nbsp;you are in danger of the fires of hell. (Matthew 5:21-23)The thief comes only to steal and&nbsp;kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)For the wages of sin is death,&nbsp;but the gift of God is eternal life&nbsp;in&nbsp;Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12)I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)Go&nbsp;therefore and&nbsp;make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,&nbsp;teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am&nbsp;with you always,&nbsp;even&nbsp;to the end of the age.”&nbsp;Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20)Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3)All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. (Isaiah 64:6)So&nbsp;faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17)But without faith&nbsp;it is&nbsp;impossible to please&nbsp;Him,&nbsp;for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and&nbsp;that&nbsp;He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them,&nbsp;for it is the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God who goes with you.&nbsp;He will not leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)For no matter how many promises&nbsp;God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen”&nbsp;is spoken by us to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 1:30)On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’&nbsp;But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ (Matthew 7:33-34)And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.&nbsp;Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9)One day some teachers of religious law and Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign to prove your authority.”&nbsp;But Jesus replied,&nbsp;“Only an evil,...

Read Ephesians 1Other scripture in this episode:I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)Let&nbsp;not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.&nbsp;In My Father’s house are many&nbsp;mansions; if&nbsp;it were&nbsp;not&nbsp;so,&nbsp;I would have told you.&nbsp;I go to prepare a place for you.&nbsp;And if I go and prepare a place for you,&nbsp;I will come again and receive you to Myself; that&nbsp;where I am,&nbsp;there&nbsp;you may be also. (John 14:1-3)Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,&nbsp;baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,&nbsp;as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient&nbsp;with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)We know that the whole creation has been groaning&nbsp;as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.&nbsp;Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,&nbsp;groan&nbsp;inwardly as we wait eagerly&nbsp;for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. (Romans 8:22-23)The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father (Revelation 2:26-27)The Parable of the Lost SonOr do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? (Romans 2:4)Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,&nbsp;leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:23-24)And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye&nbsp;when you have a log in your own?&nbsp;How can you think of saying to your friend,&nbsp;‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye?&nbsp;Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye. (Matthew 7:3-5)But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,&nbsp;gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22-23)For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (Romans 3:23)Catch us&nbsp;the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines&nbsp;have&nbsp;tender grapes. (Song of Solomon 2:15)So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present,&nbsp;hand this man over&nbsp;to Satan&nbsp;for the destruction of the flesh,&nbsp;so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 5:4-5)All of us have become like one who is unclean,&nbsp;and all our righteous&nbsp;acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf,&nbsp;and like the wind our sins sweep us away. (Isaiah 64:6)And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:6)<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener...

Read Philippians 4Other scripture in this episode:casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,&nbsp;and being ready to punish all disobedience when&nbsp;your obedience is fulfilled. (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)“When an evil&nbsp;spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none.&nbsp;Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order.&nbsp;Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And so that person is worse off than before. That will be the experience of this evil generation.” (Matthew 12:43-45)I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? (Romans 2:4)[email protected]

Read Philippians 3Other scripture in this episode:In the beginning was the Word,&nbsp;and the Word was with God,&nbsp;and the Word was God. (John 1:1)Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”&nbsp;Jesus answered him,&nbsp;“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43)For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (Romans 3:23)But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests,&nbsp;a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)Elisha Raises the Shunammite's SonThen he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped.&nbsp;“Young man,”&nbsp;he said,&nbsp;“I tell you, get up.”&nbsp;Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him back to his mother. (Luke 7:14-15)The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is close to the brokenhearted;&nbsp;he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalm 34:18)Taste and see that the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is good.&nbsp;Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! (Psalm 34:8)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. (Matthew 7:7)Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)Seek the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;while He may be&nbsp;found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the&nbsp;wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man&nbsp;his thoughts; let him return to the&nbsp;Lord, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. “For&nbsp;My thoughts&nbsp;are&nbsp;not your thoughts, nor&nbsp;are&nbsp;your ways My ways,” says the&nbsp;Lord. “For&nbsp;as&nbsp;the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.(Isaiah 55:6-9)And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26)He came to his own people, and even they rejected him.&nbsp;(John 1:11)For if, while we were God’s enemies,&nbsp;we were reconciled&nbsp;to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! (Romans 5:10)But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:15)Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)Jesus said,&nbsp;“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”&nbsp;And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. (Luke 23:34)Psalm 133My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,&nbsp;that all of them may be one,&nbsp;Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.&nbsp;May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.&nbsp;I have given them the glory that you gave me,&nbsp;that they may be one as...

Read Philippians 2:12-30Other scripture in this episode:But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,&nbsp;gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22-23)No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (Matthew 5:15)And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light. (Revelation 21:23)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. (Revelation 21:4)His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (Matthew 25:23)We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind. (Isaiah 64:6)Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,&nbsp;since you know that you will receive an inheritance&nbsp;from the Lord as a reward.&nbsp;It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24)Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. (Ephesians 4:15)for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (Romans 3:23)Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. (Luke 22:42)Then Jesus said,&nbsp;“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.&nbsp;Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.&nbsp;For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)Delight yourself in the&nbsp;Lord,&nbsp;and he will&nbsp;give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (Matthew 5:28)At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage;&nbsp;they will be like the angels in heaven.&nbsp;(Matthew 22:30)Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. (1 Corinthians 6:18)&nbsp;Now you are the body of Christ,&nbsp;and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:27)Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20)[email protected]

Read Philippians 2:1-11Other scripture in this episode:But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” (John 4:32)The Father and I are one. (John 10:30)... I found him whom my soul loves. ... (Song of Solomon 3:4)Psalm 139I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! (John 15:11)The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy life, and have it in abundance&nbsp;[to the full, till it overflows]. (John 10:10)Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,&nbsp;who will never leave you.&nbsp;He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.&nbsp;No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you. (John 14:16-18)For I am not ashamed of the gospel,&nbsp;because it is the power of God&nbsp;that brings salvation to everyone who believes:&nbsp;first to the Jew,&nbsp;then to the Gentile. (Romans 1:16)There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20)When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman.&nbsp;Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman,&nbsp;“Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said,&nbsp;“Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” (John 8:9-11)When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1:41)“Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:3)Jesus asked,&nbsp;“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”&nbsp;Then he pointed to his disciples and said,&nbsp;“Look, these are my mother and brothers.&nbsp;Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” (Matthew 12:48-50)“He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family,&nbsp;for I have five brothers. Let him warn them,&nbsp;so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’&nbsp;“Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses&nbsp;and the Prophets;&nbsp;let them listen to them.’&nbsp;“‘No, father Abraham,’&nbsp;he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’&nbsp;“He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” (Luke 16:27-31)Jesus answered,&nbsp;“I am&nbsp;the way&nbsp;and the truth&nbsp;and the life.&nbsp;No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,&nbsp;throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.&nbsp;Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.&nbsp;Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and...

Read Philippians 1:12-30Other scripture in this episode:For John came neither eating&nbsp;nor drinking,&nbsp;and they say, ‘He has a demon.’&nbsp;The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’&nbsp;But wisdom is proved right by her deeds. (Matthew 11:18-19)This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15)Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:2)But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:15)“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)You saw me before I was born.&nbsp;Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out&nbsp;before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:16)Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?&nbsp;Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? (Luke 12:25-26)So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come.&nbsp;He has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world.&nbsp;With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. (Hebrews 9:11-12)But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12)The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life,&nbsp;and have it to the full. (John 10:10)“And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say,&nbsp;for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.” (Luke 12:11-12)But the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)The fear of the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is&nbsp;the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do&nbsp;His commandments.&nbsp;His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:10)Great is his faithfulness;&nbsp;his mercies begin afresh each morning. (Lamentations 3:23)And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud&nbsp;but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6)Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. (James 5:16)Be kind and compassionate to one another,&nbsp;forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)[email protected]

Read Philippians 1:1-11Other scripture in this episode:And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,&nbsp;you were doing it to me!’ (Matthew 25:40)Read Paul's conversion in the book of ActsAnd the&nbsp;Lord,&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;the One who goes before you.&nbsp;He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;&nbsp;but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. (Matthew 6:19-20)For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,&nbsp;Prince&nbsp;of&nbsp;Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with&nbsp;thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;&nbsp;and&nbsp;the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you. (John 14:18)Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,&nbsp;baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)but&nbsp;God shows his love for us in that&nbsp;while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.&nbsp;Since, therefore,&nbsp;we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from&nbsp;the wrath of God.&nbsp;For if&nbsp;while we were enemies&nbsp;we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by&nbsp;his life.(Romans 5:8-10)And&nbsp;do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,&nbsp;by whom you were sealed for the day of&nbsp;redemption.&nbsp;Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. (Ephesians 4:30-31)And&nbsp;they devoted themselves to the apostles'&nbsp;teaching and the&nbsp;fellowship, to&nbsp;the breaking of bread and the prayers. (Acts 2:42)Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,&nbsp;so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. (Romans 12:4-5)Jesus wept. (John 11:35)And now he has made all of this plain to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News. (2 Timothy 1:10)You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,&nbsp;and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’&nbsp;But I tell you that anyone who is angry&nbsp;with a brother or sister&nbsp;will be subject to judgment.&nbsp;Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ [idiot]&nbsp;is answerable to the court.&nbsp;And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. (Matthew 5:21-22)Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the&nbsp;books&nbsp;that would be written. (John 21:25)[email protected]

Read Esther 9 and 10Other scripture in this episode:But seek first his kingdom&nbsp;and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.&nbsp;Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:33-34)I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.&nbsp;Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. (Jeremiah 29:7)Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38)John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,&nbsp;“Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting,&nbsp;or should we keep looking for someone else?” (Matthew 11:2-3)So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. (Romans 10:17)For it is by grace&nbsp;you have been saved,&nbsp;through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works,&nbsp;so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.&nbsp;By your mighty power you rescue&nbsp;those who seek refuge from their enemies. Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.&nbsp;Hide me in the shadow of your wings. (Psalm 17:7-8)Rejoice always,&nbsp;pray continually,&nbsp;give thanks in all circumstances;&nbsp;for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)Jesus looked at them and said, “With&nbsp;man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)[email protected]

Read Esther 7 and 8Other scripture in this episode:If you set a trap for others,&nbsp;you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others,&nbsp;it will crush you instead. (Proverbs 26:27)And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing,&nbsp;and violent people are attacking it. (Matthew 11:12)And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18)Why are the nations so angry?&nbsp;Why do they waste their time with futile plans? The kings of the earth prepare for battle;&nbsp;the rulers plot together against the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;and against his anointed one. “Let us break their chains,” they cry,&nbsp;“and free ourselves from slavery to God.” But the one who rules in heaven laughs.&nbsp;The Lord scoffs at them. Then in anger he rebukes them,&nbsp;terrifying them with his fierce fury. For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne&nbsp;in Jerusalem,&nbsp;on my holy mountain.” (Psalm 2:1-6)All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.&nbsp;God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’&nbsp;and hate your enemy.&nbsp;But I say, love your enemies!&nbsp;Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:43-44)For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. (Romans 1:16)And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. (John 12:32)But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)Nevertheless I have&nbsp;this&nbsp;against you, that you have left your first love.&nbsp;Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works,&nbsp;or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. (Revelation 2:4-5)Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,&nbsp;let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares&nbsp;us,&nbsp;and&nbsp;let us run&nbsp;with endurance the race that is set before us,&nbsp;looking unto Jesus, the&nbsp;author and&nbsp;finisher of&nbsp;our&nbsp;faith,&nbsp;who for the joy that was set before Him&nbsp;endured the cross, despising the shame, and&nbsp;has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2)[email protected]

Read Esther 5 and 6Other scripture in this episode:You intended to harm me,&nbsp;but God intended&nbsp;it for good&nbsp;to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20)“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,&nbsp;for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:11-12)‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. (Exodus 19:4)David retorted to Michal, “I was dancing before the&nbsp;Lord, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the&nbsp;Lord, so I celebrate before the&nbsp;Lord.&nbsp;Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes! But those servant girls you mentioned will indeed think I am distinguished!” (2 Samuel 6:21-22)For this is how God loved the world: He gave&nbsp;his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)When Jesus had tasted it, he said,&nbsp;“It is finished!”&nbsp;Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30)Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”So Jesus said to them,&nbsp;“Because of your&nbsp;unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you,&nbsp;if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.&nbsp;However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” (Matthew 17:20-21)“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;told him. And as Elijah stood there, the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;was not in the earthquake.&nbsp;And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:11-12)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.” (Hebrews 13:5)But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree. (Romans 11:17)But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests,&nbsp;a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)[email protected]

Read Esther 3 and 4Other scripture in this episode:Then the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly,&nbsp;groveling in the dust as long as you live. And I will cause hostility between you and the woman,&nbsp;and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head,&nbsp;and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:14-15)But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?” “Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied.&nbsp;“Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!”&nbsp;Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire.&nbsp;Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke! Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.&nbsp;Therefore, I make this decree: If any people, whatever their race or nation or language, speak a word against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they will be torn limb from limb, and their houses will be turned into heaps of rubble. There is no other god who can rescue like this!” (Daniel 3:24-29)For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans:6:23)Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. (Job 13:15)For if, while we were God’s enemies,&nbsp;we were reconciled&nbsp;to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! (Romans 5:10)[email protected]

Read Esther 2Other scripture in this episode:Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.&nbsp;So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.&nbsp;For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.&nbsp;The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong.&nbsp;So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. (Romans 13:1-5)For the Son of Man&nbsp;came to seek and save those who are lost. (Luke 19:10)I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies. (Song of Solomon 6:3)But ‘God made them male and female’&nbsp;from the beginning of creation.&nbsp;‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife,&nbsp;and the two are united into one.’&nbsp;Since they are no longer two but one,&nbsp;let no one split apart what God has joined together. (Mark 10:6-9)For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.&nbsp;For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.&nbsp;As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. (Ephesians 5:22-24)Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.&nbsp;Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)I sought the&nbsp;Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)Trust in the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall&nbsp;direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)Psalm 40I will praise the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;at all times.&nbsp;I will constantly speak his praises. (Psalm 34:1)I prayed to the&nbsp;Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)Taste and see that the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! (Psalm 34:8)Dear brothers and sisters,&nbsp;when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. (James 1:2)For I know the plans I have for you,” says the&nbsp;Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, “Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)Even though I&nbsp;walk through the&nbsp;valley of the shadow of death, I&nbsp;fear no&nbsp;evil, for&nbsp;You are with me; Your&nbsp;rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)I can never escape from your Spirit!&nbsp;I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there;&nbsp;if I go down to the grave,&nbsp;you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning,&nbsp;if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. (Psalm 139:7-10)<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Read Esther 1Other scripture in this episode:The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied.&nbsp;“It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman.&nbsp;“God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. (Genesis 3:1-6)And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.&nbsp;For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. (Ephesians 5:21-23)Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar.&nbsp;So Sarai said to Abram, “The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal.&nbsp;So Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian servant and gave her to Abram as a wife. (This happened ten years after Abram had settled in the land of Canaan.) (Genesis 16:1-3)And we know that God causes everything to work together&nbsp;for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)For this is how God loved the world: He gave&nbsp;his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John3:16)No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded. (John 10:18)[email protected]

Read Ruth 4:1-22Other scripture in this episode:And we know that God causes everything to work together&nbsp;for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)Children are a gift from the&nbsp;Lord; they are a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3)And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)Now to&nbsp;him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,&nbsp;according to the power at work within us,&nbsp;to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20)Then Peter said to him, “We’ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get?” Jesus replied,&nbsp;“I assure you that when the world is made new&nbsp;and the Son of Man&nbsp;sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.&nbsp;And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. (Matthew 19:27-29)For I know the plans I have for you,” says the&nbsp;Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)He had to go through Samaria on the way.&nbsp;Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.&nbsp;Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime.&nbsp;Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her,&nbsp;“Please give me a drink.”&nbsp;He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans.&nbsp;She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” Jesus replied,&nbsp;“If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13)No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded. (John 10:18)For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)[email protected]

Read Ruth 3:1-18Other scripture in this episode:It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. (Hebrews 11:31)He will&nbsp;cover&nbsp;you&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;feathers. He will shelter&nbsp;you&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;wings.&nbsp;His&nbsp;faithful promises are&nbsp;your armor and protection. (Psalm 91:4)For I know the plans I have for you,” says the&nbsp;Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)Be strong and of good courage,&nbsp;do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;your God,&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;the One who goes with you.&nbsp;He will not leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6)Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be&nbsp;content.&nbsp;I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and&nbsp;hunger, abundance and&nbsp;need.&nbsp;I can do all things&nbsp;through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:11-13)And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,&nbsp;neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.&nbsp;No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. (Psalm 103:12)[email protected]

Read Ruth 2:1-23Other scripture in this episode:“Now swear to me by the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;that you will be kind to me and my family since I have helped you. Give me some guarantee that&nbsp;when Jericho is conquered, you will let me live, along with my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all their families.” “We offer our own lives as a guarantee for your safety,” the men agreed. “If you don’t betray us, we will keep our promise and be kind to you when the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;gives us the land.” (Joshua 2:12-14)When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it.&nbsp;(Joshua 6:20)It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. (Hebrews 11:31)[email protected]

The book of Ruth, a compelling love story of faithfulness.Read Ruth 1:1-22Other scripture included in today's episode:And we know that God causes everything to work together&nbsp;for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)“For my thoughts&nbsp;are not your thoughts,&nbsp;neither are your ways my ways,” declares the&nbsp;Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)But the Lord said,&nbsp;“Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.&nbsp;(Acts 9:15)Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32)Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.&nbsp;In this world you will have trouble.&nbsp;But take heart! I have overcome&nbsp;the world. (John 16:33)[email protected]

My identity in ChristScripture in this episode:For I know the&nbsp;plans that I have for you,’ declares the&nbsp;Lord, ‘plans for&nbsp;prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a&nbsp;hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12)So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.&nbsp;Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15)For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,&nbsp;neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.&nbsp;No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)It is mine to avenge;&nbsp;I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them. (Deuteronomy 32:35)But I say, love your enemies!&nbsp;Pray for those who persecute you!&nbsp;In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.&nbsp;(Matthew 5:44-45)Blessed&nbsp;are&nbsp;those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men,&nbsp;“Come, see a Man&nbsp;who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” (John 4:28-29)Therefore, there is now no condemnation&nbsp;for those who are in Christ Jesus,&nbsp;because through Christ Jesus&nbsp;the law of the Spirit who gives life&nbsp;has set you&nbsp;free&nbsp;from the law of sin&nbsp;and death.&nbsp;(Romans 8:1-2)Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17)He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. (Psalm 103:12)For we are God’s handiwork,&nbsp;created&nbsp;in Christ Jesus to do good works,&nbsp;which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)[email protected]

Jehovah Shammah - The LORD is thereGod is with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us.Scripture in this episode:The distance around the entire city will be 6 miles. And from that day the name of the city will be 'The LORD is There.' (Ezekiel 48:35)The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!” (Haggai 2:9)The one who spoke with me had a&nbsp;gold measuring&nbsp;rod to measure the city, its&nbsp;gates, and its wall.&nbsp;(Revelation 21:15)So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. (Romans 1:24)So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. (Luke 15:20)Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20For my thoughts&nbsp;are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the&nbsp;Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)Call&nbsp;to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable&nbsp;things you do not know. (Jeremiah 33:3)But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” (John 4:32)All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.&nbsp;God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8)[email protected]

Jehovah Rapha: The LORD healsThe LORD cares about each of us and wants to be our healing.Scripture in this episode:He&nbsp;himself&nbsp;bore&nbsp;our&nbsp;sins&nbsp;in his&nbsp;body&nbsp;on the&nbsp;cross,&nbsp;so&nbsp;that we&nbsp;might&nbsp;die&nbsp;to&nbsp;sin&nbsp;and&nbsp;live&nbsp;to&nbsp;righteousness; for&nbsp;by his&nbsp;wounds&nbsp;you were&nbsp;healed. (1 Peter 2:24)But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)[email protected]

Jehovah Shalom: The LORD is PeaceWe can have peace in Jesus, no matter what we are going through.Scripture in this episode:"The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;bless you and keep you; the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;turn his face&nbsp;toward you and give you peace."(Numbers 6:24-26)But the Advocate,&nbsp;the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,&nbsp;will teach you all things&nbsp;and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.&nbsp;I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled&nbsp;and do not be afraid. (John 14:26-27)And we know that in all things God works for the good&nbsp;of those who love him, who&nbsp;have been called&nbsp;according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)[email protected]