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42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. — Acts 2:42-47 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain Cross References: Matthew 19:21; Luke 24:30; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:22; Acts 4:32; Acts 4:34-35; Acts 4:37; Acts 2:41; Acts 5:5; Acts 5:42; Acts 9:31; Acts 20:7

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Luke 21:7-38 KJV

7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. (Rev 1:3)

10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: (Rev 6:2-12)

11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. (Rev 2:10)

13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. (Rev 6:9; Rev 12:11)

17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

19 In your patience possess ye your souls. (Rev 2:2-3; 3-10; 13:10; 14:12)

20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. (Deu 32:43; Psa 69:22-28; Psa 149:7-9; Isa 65:12-16; Zec 11:1-3; Zec 14:1-2; Mal 4:1)

23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Isa 13:10; Isa 13:13-14; Isa 24:23; Eze 32:7-8; Joe 2:30-31; Amo 8:9-10; Rev 6:12-14)

26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Dan 7:13; Rec 1:7; Rev 14:14)

28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. (Psa 98:5-9; Isa 25:8-9)

29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. (Isa 40:8)

34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

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HOLY GHOST POWER AND WITNESS -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List #Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Zechariah 4:6, KJV "But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost." Mark 13:11, KJV "And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." Luke 1:35, KJV "And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about." Luke 4:14, KJV "But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist." Luke 21:12-15, KJV "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:49, KJV "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26, KJV "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8, KJV "Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." Acts 8:19, KJV "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him." Acts 10:38, KJV "And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:" Romans 1:4, KJV "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost . . . Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:13, 19, KJV "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, KJV "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." 2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV "For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake." 1 Thessalonians 1:5, KJV If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/holy-ghost-power-and-witness-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=248010&HOLY%20GHOST%20POWER%20AND%20WITNESS%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Daily Devotionals for October 16, 2024

Proverbs: God's Wisdom for Daily Living

Devotional Scripture:

Proverbs 26:13-14 (KJV): 13 The slothful man saith, there is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. Proverbs 26:13-14 (AMP): 13 The sluggard says, there is a lion in the way! A lion is in the streets! 14 As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man (move not from his place) upon his bed.

Thought for the Day

The slothful man's movements take him nowhere and accomplish nothing. A comparison is made between a door that swings slowly on its hinges and a person who turns over and over in his bed but never leaves it. Laziness, fear, or depression keeps him there. Fear is a cruel master, and the people's fears are many. Some fear death, illness, or losing loved ones. Others fear a car wreck, or that the plane they take may crash or be hijacked. Many fear the future. Others are tormented by a fear of the dark or of being alone. Some fear being molested or raped. Fear is tormenting whatever form it takes, driving some people to act foolishly and even incapacitate them because they are ruled by their fears.

Fear is the opposite of faith. There is only one way we can live without fear in a world of turmoil, war, and uncertainty - to trust the One who told us not to be troubled or fearful. The Lord calls us to trust Him and walk in faith. The devil continually tries to make us do the opposite; to be afraid and doubt God. Only through His power can we walk in peace and safety. We must give our lives completely to Him and yield to His will. Making a total commitment to God means giving Him first place in every area of our lives - our time, our money, our careers, our families, and our futures. Those who entrust themselves to Him in this way will never be shaken in the day of trouble. "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD" (Psalm 112:7).

The Bible speaks of our times as the "last days," during which great trouble will occur. "This knows also, that in the last days, perilous times shall come" (2 Timothy 3:1). Instead of overcoming fear, many will be overwhelmed by fear. "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken..." (Luke 21:25-26).

Fear is a horrible monster no matter what form it takes. We can ask God to deliver us and give us the courage to overcome whatever frightens us. Fear and weakness should have no power over a Christian, for "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). "Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you" (Isaiah 35:3-4).

Prayer Devotional for the Day

Dear heavenly Father, thank you that we can overcome the threat of fear through our faith in You. It is so wonderful to walk in peace and faith when trouble surrounds us. Lord, you have never failed me in the past and I know you will not fail me now. You are so faithful and I am grateful for Your mercy and love over and over again. Help me to overcome the lies of the devil that would try to get me to doubt Your love and provision when I am facing a need that seems overwhelming. I voice my trust in You and thank You, even before I receive the answers to my prayers. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Bible Reading: April 13, 2024

1 Samuel 15-16; Luke 14:25-35 [1 Samuel 15:1-35 KJV] 1 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee [to be] king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember [that] which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid [wait] for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and smite Amalek,…

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Daily Bible Reading 22 October 2023

Daily Bible Reading: Luke 14-15  Luke 14:34-35 (NKJV) “Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Luke 15:1-7 (KJV)  Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. and the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man…

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Daily Devotionals 04-09-2023    

Verses of the Day: Matthew 27:57/Matthew 28:15/Revelation 3:17/John 15:9/Hebrews 1:3/Mark 14:61-62/2 Timothy 2:11-13/Matthew 28:20/Luke 23:33/Luke 23:27/Psalm 18:35/Galatians 5:13/Leviticus 10:1–3/1 Peter 4:17/Hebrews 12:28-29/ Chapters of the Day: Luke 15/Leviticus 10/ Bible Study – 1 Samuel 1 – Capture of  the Ark Provokes God https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/1sa/5/1/s_241001 Go to Bible…

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(A)“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 (B)For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and (C)with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but (D)do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." -Matthew 7:1-5 (ESV, my personal favourite version. Keeps enough of the KJV to feel the most accurate to me while having slightly updated language so it's easier to process)

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. -Romans 14:13

Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. - Luke 6:37

There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? -James 4:12

For God so loved the world,[i] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. -john 3:16-17

You Pharisees and teachers are show-offs, and you're in for trouble! You wash the outside of your cups and dishes, while inside there is nothing but greed and selfishness. 26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of a cup, and then the outside will also be clean. -matthew 23:25-26 if you're looking for words straight from Jesus himself!

All these copied and pasted straight from bible gateway!

The 10th commandment is to not covet what your neighbor has. I am your neighbor in Christ. Why are you coveting the happiness and care that my spouse and I have? Are you okay?

Jesus was also asked by the religious big wigs to tell them what the greatest commandment was. Truly, they were looking for a way to get Jesus to slip up and give them the wrong answer. The answer he gave... Well, I'll just leave the whole passage here:

Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[c] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[d] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.�� -matthew 22:34-40

So my love. Jesus was so concerned about people focusing on the wrong things. Getting caught up in the rules and regulations that they were forgetting that being a Christian is to model yourself after moral behavior. Being a Christian is to try to be more like Jesus. Jesus hung out with the people that the church hated. Jesus hung out with the sinners. He really only chastised the religious people lmao. So like... I dunno man. It just sounds like you're policing something you have no business policing.

Verily I say unto you, do some soul searching. You probably have some discoveries to make about yourself and I wish you the best in it! Just, leave gay people alone my dear. The LGBT community already has high enough suicide rates. Don't be a cause for that statistic. That's not what Jesus would do.

So you’re marred to a girl? That’s fine then never mind

Lmao they're not a girl either. Baby I was raised conservative Christian. You're not gonna get the rise you want, nor will you change my mind. I'm as queer as queer can be love.

The only people that are miserable enough to truly be obsessed enough with gay people I've found so far are just gay people who have so much internalized homophobia or transphobia that they haven't realized it or they just won't allow themselves to be happy.

Jesus loves me, Jesus loves my spouse, Jesus loves you. You just need to accept yourself. And as for judging others... Pretty sure there's several verses about how you're not supposed to do that... Please hold I'll get em!

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O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing cover by Eric Alan Marx.

Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousness and of your praise all the day long.  (Psalms 35:28 ESV)

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,  (Luke 4:18 KJV)

I am singing the eighteen original verses from John and Charles Wesley. The music is from a free mp3 I found Online.  I created it using Zoom.

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Charles and John Wesley, 1739 Tune - Carl G. Glaser, 1828 Arrangement - Lowell Mason, 1839

Verse 1 Glory to God, and praise and love, Be ever, ever given; By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heaven.

Verse 2 On this glad day the glorious Sun Of righteousness arose, On my benighted soul he shone, And filled it with repose.

Verse 3 Sudden expired the legal strife; 'Twas then I ceased to grieve. My second, real, living life, I then began to live.

Verse 4 Then with my heart I first believed, Believed with faith divine; Power with the Holy Ghost received To call the Saviour mine.

Verse 5 I felt my Lord's atoning blood Close to my soul applied; Me, me he loved - the Son of God For me, for me he died!

Verse 6 I found and owned his promise true, Ascertained of my part, My pardon passed in heaven I know, When written on my heart.

Verse 7 O For a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer's praise! The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace!

Verse 8 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the world abroad The honors of Thy name.

Verse 9 Jesus! the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace.

Verse 10 He breaks the power of cancell'd sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood avail'd for me.

Verse 11 He speaks, - and, listening to his voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice; The humble poor believe.

Verse 12 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, Your loosen'd tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come, And leap, ye lame, for joy.

Verse 13 Look unto him, ye nations; own Your God, ye fallen race; Look, and be saved through faith alone, Be justified by grace.

Verse 14 See all your sins on Jesus laid; The Lamb of God was slain; His soul was once an offering made For every soul of man.

Verse 15 Harlots, and publicans, and thieves, In holy triumph join! Saved is the sinner that believes, From crimes as great as mine.

Verse 16 Murderers, and all ye hellish crew, Ye sons of lust and pride, Believe the Savior died for you; For me the Saviour died.

Verse 17 Awake from guilty nature's sleep, And Christ shall give you light, Cast all your sins into the deep, And wash the AEthiop white.

Verse 18 With me, your chief, ye then shall know, Shall feel your sins forgiven; Anticipate your heaven below, And own that love is heaven.

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Sheol (/ˈʃiːoʊl/ SHEE-ohl, /-əl/; Hebrew: שְׁאוֹל Šəʾōl), in the Hebrew Bible, is a place of darkness to which spirits of the dead go. Under some circumstances they are thought to be able to be contacted by the living.

1a] OT: The Hebrew word seol [l/a.v], "Sheol, " refers to      the grave or the abode of the dead      [Psalm 88:3; Psalm 88:5].

     Through much of the OT period, it was believed that      all went one place, whether human or animal      [Psalm 49:12; Psalm 49:14; Psalm 49:20],      whether righteous or wicked [Ecclesiastes 9:2-3].

Psalm 49:12 | But a man, despite his wealth, cannot endure; he is like the beasts that perish.

Psalm 49:14 | Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, & their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.

Psalm 49:20 | A man who has riches w/out understanding is like the beasts that perish.

Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 | It is the same for all: There is a common fate for the righteous & the wicked, for the good & the bad, for the clean & the unclean, for the one who sacrifices & the one who does not. As it is for the good, so it is for the sinner; as it is for the one who makes a vow, so it is for the one who refuses to take a vow. This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil & madness while they are alive, & afterward they join the dead.

     No one could avoid Sheol [Psalm 49:9; 89:48],      which was thought to be down in the lowest parts      of the earth

Psalm 49:8-9 | For the redemption of his soul is costly, & never can payment suffice, that he should live on forever & not see decay.

Psalm 89:48 | What man can live & never see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

     [Deuteronomy 32:22; 1 Samuel 28:11-15;      Job 26:5; Psalm 86:13; Isaiah 7:11;      Ezekiel 31:14-16; Ezekiel 31:18]

Deuteronomy 32:22 | For a fire has been kindled by MY anger, & it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth & its produce, & scorches the foundations of the mountains.

1 Samuel 28:11-15 | “Whom shall I bring up for you?” the woman asked. “Bring up Samuel,” he replied. But when the woman saw Samuel, she cried out in a loud voice & said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!” “Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered. “What does he look like?” asked Saul. “An old man is coming up,” she replied. “And he is wearing a robe.” So Saul knew that it was Samuel, & he bowed face-down in reverence. Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, & GOD has turned away from me. HE no longer answers me, either by the prophets or dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

Job 26:5 | The dead tremble—those who dwell beneath the waters.

Psalm 86:13 | For great is YOUR loving devotion to me; YOU have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.

Isaiah 7:11 | “Ask for a sign from the LORD your GOD, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.”

Ezekiel 31:14-16 | This happened so that no other trees by the waters would become great in height & set their tops among the clouds, & no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the depths of the earth, among the mortals who descend to the Pit.’ This is what the LORD GOD says: ‘On the day it was brought down to Sheol, I caused grief. I covered the deep because of it; I held back its rivers; its abundant waters were restrained. I made Lebanon mourn for it, & all the trees of the field fainted because of it. I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol w/ those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest & best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below.

Ezekiel 31:18 | Who then is like you in glory & greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be w/ the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, w/ those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh & all his multitude, declares the LORD GOD.’”

     Unlike this world, Sheol is devoid of love, hate, envy,      work, thought, knowledge, & wisdom      [Ecclesiastes 9:6 Ecclesiastes 9:10].

Ecclesiastes 9:6 | Their love, their hate, & their envy have already vanished, & they will never again have a share in all that is done under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do w/ your hands, do it w/ all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

     Descriptions are bleak:

     There is no light      [Job 10:21-22; 17:13; Psalms 88:6; 88:12; 143:3],      no remembrance [Psalm 6:5; 88:12; Ecclesiastes 9:5],      no praise of GOD [Psalm 6:5; 30:9; 88:10-12; 115:17;      Isaiah 38:18] — in fact, no sound at all      [Psalm 94:17; 115:17].

     Its inhabitants are weak, trembling shades      [Job 26:5; Psalm 88:10-12; Isaiah 14:9-10] who can      never hope to escape from its gates      [Job 10:21; 17:13-16; Isaiah 38:10].

     Sheol is like a ravenous beast that swallows the      living without being sated [Prov 1:12; 27:20; Isaiah 5:14].

     Some thought the dead were cut off from GOD      [Psalm 88:3-5; Isaiah 38:11]; while others believed that      GOD's presence reached even to Sheol [Psalm 139:8].

Psalm 88:3-5 | For my soul is full of troubles, & my life draws near to Sheol. I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man w/out strength. I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom YOU remember no more, who are cut off from YOUR care.

Isaiah 38:11 | I said, “I will never again see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living; I will no longer look on mankind w/ those who dwell in this world.

Psalm 139:8 | If I ascend to the heavens, YOU are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, YOU are there.

     Toward the end of the OT, GOD revealed that there will      be a resurrection of the dead [Isaiah 26:19].

     Sheol will devour no longer; instead GOD will swallow      up Death [Isaiah 25:8].

     The faithful will be rewarded with everlasting life while      the rest will experience eternal contempt [Daniel 12:2].

Daniel 12:2 | And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame & everlasting contempt.

     This theology developed further in the inter-testamental period.

The New Testament

     By the time of JESUS, it was common for Jews to      believe that the righteous dead go to a place of      comfort while the wicked go to Hades

     ["Hades" normally translates "Sheol" in the LXX],      a place of torment [Luke 16:22-23].

           Luke 16:22-23 | One day the beggar died & was            carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the            rich man also died & was buried.            In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up            & saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.

     Similarly, in Christianity, believers who die go      immediately to be with the LORD

     [2 Corinthians 5:8 ; Philippians 1:23].

     Hades is a hostile place whose gates cannot prevail      against the Church [Matthew 16:18].

           Matthew 16:18 | And I tell you that you are Peter, &            on this rock I will build MY Church, & the gates of            Hades will not prevail against it.

     In fact, JESUS HIMSELF holds the keys of Death &      Hades [Revelation 1:18].

           Revelation 1:18 | the Living One.            I was dead, & behold, now I am alive forever & ever!            And I hold the keys of Death & of Hades.

     Death & Hades will ultimately relinquish their dead      & be cast into the lake of fire [Revelation 20:13-14].

           Revelation 20:13-14 | The sea gave            up its dead, & Death & Hades            gave up their dead, & each one            was judged according to his deeds.            Then Death & Hades were            thrown into the lake of fire.            This is the 2nd death—the lake of fire.

     The fact theology develops within the OT &      between the O&NT does not mean the BIBLE      is contradictory or contains errors.

     It only indicates progressive revelation,

     that GOD revealed more of HIMSELF & HIS plan      of salvation as time went on.

     Some OT saints believed in Sheol, while the NT      teaches clearly about heaven & hell, is no more      of a problem than that the OT contains a      system of atonement by animal sacrifice

     Now made obsolete in CHRIST [Hebrews 10:4-10]      or the OT teaches GOD is one [Deuteronomy 6:4]      while the NT reveals a Trinity. #TrinityofGOD

William B. Nelson, Jr. | biblestudytools.com/dictionary/sheol/

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Sheol". "Easton's Bible Dictionary" Encyclopedias - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Sheol

SHEOL

she'-ol (she'ol):

1. The Name 2. The Abode of the Dead

         (1) Not a State of Unconsciousness          (2) Not Removed from God's Jurisdiction          (3) Relation to Immortality

3. Post-canonical Period

1. The Name:

     This WORD is often translated in the KJV "grave"      [e.g. Genesis 37:35; 1 Samuel 2:6; Job 7:9; Job 14:13;      Psalm 6:5; Psalm 49:14; Isaiah 14:11, etc.]

     or "hell" [Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalm 9:17; Psalm 18:5;      Isaiah 14:9; Amos 9:2, etc.];

     in 3 places by "pit" [Numbers 16:30-33; Job 17:16].

           It means really the unseen world, the state or            abode of the dead, & is the equivalent of the            Greek Hades, by which word it is            translated in Septuagint.

     The English Revisers have acted somewhat inconsistently      in leaving "grave" or "pit" in the historical books & putting      "Sheol" in the margin, while substituting "Sheol" in the      poetical writings, & putting "grave" in the margin

     ["hell" is retained in Isaiah 14].

     Compare their "Preface."

     The American Revisers more properly use      "Sheol" throughout.

     The etymology of the word is uncertain.

     A favorite derivation is from sha'al, "to ask"      [Proverbs 1:12; Proverbs 27:20; Proverbs 30:15-16;      Isaiah 5:14; Habakkuk 2:5];

     others prefer the sha'al, "to be hollow."

     The Babylonians are said to have a similar word      Sualu, though this is questioned by some.

2. The Abode of the Dead:

     Into Sheol, when life is ended, the dead are gathered in      their tribes & families. Hence, the expression frequently      occurring in the Pentateuch, "to be gathered to one's people,"

     "to go to one's fathers," etc.

     [Genesis 15:15; Genesis 25:8, Genesis 25:17; Genesis 49:33;      Numbers 20:24, Numbers 20:28; Numbers 31:2;      Deuteronomy 32:50; Deuteronomy 34:5].

     It is figured as an under-world      [Isaiah 44:23; Ezekiel 26:20, etc.],

     & is described by other terms, as "the pit"      [Job 33:24; Psalm 28:1; Psalm 30:3; Proverbs 1:12;      Isaiah 38:18, etc.],

     ABADDON [which see] or Destruction      [Job 26:6; Job 28:22; Proverbs 15:11],

     the place of "silence" [Psalm 94:17; Psalm 115:17],

     "the land of darkness & the shadow of death" [Job 10:21].

     It is, as the antithesis of the living condition, the      synonym for everything that is gloomy, inert,      insubstantial [the abode of Rephaim, "shades,"

     [Job 26:5; Proverbs 2:18; Proverbs 21:16;      Isaiah 14:9; Isaiah 26:14].

     It is a "land of forgetfulness," where GOD's "wonders"      are unknown [Psalms 88:10-12].

     There is no remembrance or praise of GOD      [Psalm 6:5; Psalm 88:12; Psalm 115:17, etc.]

     In its darkness, stillness, powerlessness, lack of knowledge      & inactivity, it is a true abode of death [see DEATH];

     hence, is regarded by the living with shrinking,      horror & dismay [Psalm 39:13; Isaiah 38:17-19],

     though to the weary & troubled it may present the      aspect of a welcome rest or sleep      [Job 3:17-22; Job 14:12].

     The Greek idea of Hades was not dissimilar.

   (1) Not Removed from GOD's Jurisdiction.

     It would be yet more erroneous to speak with Dr. Charles      [Eschatology, 35] of Sheol as a region "quite independent      of YAHWE, & outside the sphere of HIS rule."

     "Sheol is naked before GOD," says Job,      "& Abaddon hath no covering" [Job 26:6].

     "If I make my bed in Sheol," says the Psalmist,      "behold thou art there" [Psalms 139:8].

     The wrath of YAHWE burns unto the lowest Sheol      [Deuteronomy 32:22].

     As a rule there is little sense of moral distinctions      in the OT representations of Sheol, yet possibly      these are not altogether wanting

     [on the above & others points in theology of Sheol].

     See ESCHATOLOGY of the OT.

   (2) Relation to Immortality.

     To apprehend fully the OT conception of Sheol one must      view it in its relation to the idea of death as something      unnatural & abnormal for man; a result of sin.

     The believer's hope for the future, so far as this had place,      was not prolonged existence in Sheol, but deliverance      from it & restoration to new life in GOD's presence      [Job 14:13-15; Job 19:25-27; Psalm 16:10,11;      Psalm 17:15; Psalm 49:15; Psalm 73:24-26]

     see IMMORTALITY; ESCHATOLOGY OF THE OT;      RESURRECTION].

     Dr. Charles probably goes too far in thinking of Sheol      in Psalm 49 & 73 as "the future abode of the wicked only;      heaven as that of the righteous" [op. cit., 74];

     but different destinies are clearly indicated.

3. Post-canonical Period:

     There is no doubt, at all events, in the postcanonical      Jewish literature [the Apocrypha & apocalyptic writings]      a very considerable development is manifest in      the idea of Sheol.

     Distinction between good & bad in Israel is emphasized;

     Sheol becomes for certain classes an intermediate state      between death & resurrection;

     for the wicked & for Gentiles it is nearly a synonym for      Gehenna [hell].

     For the various views, with relevant literature on the      whole subject, see ESCHATOLOGY OF THE NT;

James Orr

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The Tradition of the Elders

1 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.

2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

10 For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:

11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.

12 And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;

13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

14 And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:

15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;

19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?

20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.

21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. — Mark 7:1-23 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Leviticus 1:2; Leviticus 20:9; Psalm 119:36; Isaiah 29:13; Isaiah 59:7; Jeremiah 35:5; Matthew 4:4; Matthew 15:1; Matthew 15:9; Matthew 15:11; Mark 9:28; Luke 8:8; Luke 11:38; John 2:6; Acts 10:15; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:14

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Luke 17:20-37 KJV

20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.

24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. (Zec 9:14)

25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. (Isa 53:3)

26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. (Rev 1:7)

31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

32 Remember Lot's wife.

33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. (Rev 2:10)

34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. (Zec 18:8-9; Zec 14:2; Rev 19:17-19)

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HOLY GHOST POWER AND WITNESS -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List #Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Zechariah 4:6, KJV "But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost." Mark 13:11, KJV "And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." Luke 1:35, KJV "And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about." Luke 4:14, KJV "But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist." Luke 21:12-15, KJV "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:49, KJV "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26, KJV "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8, KJV "Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." Acts 8:19, KJV "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him." Acts 10:38, KJV "And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:" Romans 1:4, KJV "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost . . . Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:13, 19, KJV "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, KJV "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." 2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV "For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake." 1 Thessalonians 1:5, KJV If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/holy-ghost-power-and-witness-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=222990&HOLY%20GHOST%20POWER%20AND%20WITNESS%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Daily Devotionals for October 16, 2023

Proverbs: God's Wisdom for Daily Living

Devotional Scripture:

Proverbs 26:13-14 (KJV): 13 The slothful man saith, there is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. Proverbs 26:13-14 (AMP): 13 The sluggard says, There is a lion in the way! A lion is in the streets! 14 As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man (move not from his place) upon his bed.

Thought for the Day

The slothful man's movements take him nowhere and accomplish nothing. A comparison is made between a door that swings slowly on its hinges and a person who turns over and over in his bed but never leaves it. Laziness, fear, or depression keeps him there. Fear is a cruel master, and the people's fears are many. Some fear death, illness, or losing loved ones. Others fear a car wreck, or that the plane they take may crash or be hijacked. Many fear the future. Others are tormented by a fear of the dark or of being alone. Some fear being molested or raped. Fear is tormenting whatever form it takes, driving some people to act foolishly and even incapacitate them because they are ruled by their fears.

Fear is the opposite of faith. There is only one way we can live without fear in a world of turmoil, war, and uncertainty - that is, to trust the One who told us not to be troubled or fearful. The Lord calls us to trust Him and walk in faith. The devil continually tries to make us do the opposite; to be afraid and doubt God. Only through His power can we walk in peace and safety. We must give our lives completely to Him and yield to His will. Making a total commitment to God means giving Him first place in every area of our lives - our time, our money, our careers, our families, and our futures. Those who entrust themselves to Him in this way will never be shaken in the day of trouble. "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD" (Psalm 112:7).

The Bible speaks of our times as the "last days," during which there will be great trouble. "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come" (2 Timothy 3:1). Instead of overcoming fear, many will be overcome by fear. "And there shall be signs in the sun and the moon, and the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken..." (Luke 21:25-26).

Fear is a horrible monster no matter what form it takes. We can ask God to deliver us and give us the courage to overcome whatever frightens us. Fear and weakness should have no power over a Christian, for "God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love, and a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). "Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you" (Isaiah 35:3-4).

Prayer Devotional for the Day

Dear heavenly Father, thank you that we can overcome the threat of fear through our faith in You. It is so wonderful to walk in peace and faith when trouble surrounds us. Lord, You have never failed me in the past and I know You will not fail me now. You are so faithful and I am grateful for Your mercy and love over and over again. Help me to overcome the lies of the devil that would try to get me to doubt Your love and provision when I am facing a need that seems overwhelming. I voice my trust in You and thank You, even before I receive the answers to my prayers. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Luke 14:1-35 (King James Version)

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Living life for Christ Part 1: New year, new me (Setting Godly goals)

Hello! Welcome to the first post for our January theme of Living life for Christ.

I thought a piece about goals would be fitting as I find that everyone likes to set new goals for the new year, though a lot of times they are not reached, I speak from experience.

At this time a lot of people are jotting down in their notebooks that in 2019 they will eat healthier, run everyday, get up at 6am, or get a new job. And those are all great goals, but what about setting some more important ones that not only pertain to your life on this earth but to eternal life?

I saw a post on Instagram that said something along the lines of everyone is looking at their Spotify wrapped to see how many minutes they listened to music this year but have you opened up your Bible app to see how many days you read the word? It drew me to check my own Youversion stats as I was very interested in my Spotify ones and the comparison was insane, Spotify blew Youversion way out of the water. And if was crazy to me because I truly thought I spent a lot of time reading my word.

Honestly sometimes it just happens. You get caught up in the day to day of life and distractions come your way and you find yourself spending your time doing other things. Life is busy, I get it. You get it. We all get it. But it is important to make time for the crucial things in your life. So here is a list of goals for 2019 that I think you should considering adding to your list, and I'll be adding them to mine too.

1. Read your Bible. Even if you read your Bible now you can always do more. Read every day. Do a Bible plan with friends or on your own. Do an in depth study. Find a new way to fall in love with the word.

Joshua 1:8 (NLT)

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

Matthew 4:4 (ESV)

But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’"

Romans 15:4 (ESV)

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope

Psalm 1:2 (ESV)

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Matthew 24:35 (ESV)

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

2. Pray everyday. Pray when you wake up. Pray before you go to sleep. Pray when you leave your house, when you're on the bus, when you see an ambulance drive by. Go to prayer meetings at your church. Maybe attend an all night prayer meeting. In short, just talk to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

Pray without ceasing

Ephesians 6:18

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Job 22:27

You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.

Psalm 141:2

May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

3. Witness. One of the most important things for a Christian to do. Invite a friend, family member, coworker, or a stranger to church with you. It may be scary at first but it'll be worth it.

Mark 16:15

And he said to them "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation".

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Jeremiah 1:7-8

But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”

Matthew 28:19-20

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

4. Complain less, be more thankful. No matter what you're going through, God is still good. Try to stop and thank Him every now and then.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Philippians 2:14

Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

Ephesians 5:20

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

5. Be more forgiving. God forgives each one of us for every single sin we pray a prayer of repentance for. Who are we to hold grudges against other people?

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Mark 11:25

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Matthew 6:15

But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 18:21-22

Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.

6. Live selflessly. It's important to do things for others and not just for ourselves.

Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

Galatians 5:14

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Proverbs 3:27-28

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

And those are all that I have for you. I hope you consider adding a few to your list and trying them out this year. God bless you and happy new year!