Scripture of/for the Week 2004

3/12/04 2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

3/19/04 Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?

3/26/04 Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

4/2/04 Proverbs 14:12-14
There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his.

4/9/04 John 19:28-30
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."
A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips.
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

4/11/04 Bonus- John 20:1 & 20:19
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"

4/18/04 Luke 11:28
He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

4/25/04 Revelation 3:19-20
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

5/9/04 Matthew 3:2
.."Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

5/16/04 Luke 5:16
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

5/23/04 Revelation 21:3-4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 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."

5/30/04 Hebrews 12:2-3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

6/6/04 Philippians 4:12-13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

6/13/04 Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.

6/20/04 Psalm 130:3-5
If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.

6/27/04 Psalm 9:18
But the needy will not always be forgotten,
nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish.

7/4/04 Isiah 48:22
"There is no peace," says the Lord, "for the wicked."
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7/11/04 Psalm 121:2 & 121:8
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

7/18/04 1 Peter 2:20
But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it?  But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

7/25/04 Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

8/1/04 Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.

8/8/04 Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

8/15/04 Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

8/22/04 Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD

8/29/04 Psalm 128:1-2
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.
You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

9/5/04 Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

9/12/04 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

9/19/04 Proverbs 12:7
Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

9/26/04 Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

10/3/04 Psalm 68:6
God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

10/10/04 Psalm 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

10/17/04 Psalm 31:14
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."

10/31/04 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

11/7/04 1 Romans 1:11-12
I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.

11/13/04 Double Day
1 Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol. Against such things there is no law.

2 Timothy 1:4
Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

11/21/04 Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

11/27/04 Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

12/4/04 1 John 2:23
No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

12/12/04 Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

12/18/04 Psalm 55:16-17
But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.

12/26/04 John 20:29-31
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

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