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James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from God. This kind of gift comes down from the Father who created the heavenly lights. These lights create shadows that move. But the Father does not change like these shadows.
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Romans 11:36
All things come from him. All things are directed by him. All things are for his praise. May God be given the glory forever! Amen.
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Psalms 33:11
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever. What he wants to do will last for all time.
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Acts 5:39
But if their plans come from God, you won’t be able to stop these men. You will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
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Titus 1:2
That belief and understanding lead to the hope of eternal life. Before time began, God promised to give that life. And he does not lie.
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John 19:10-11
“ Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said.“ Don’t you understand? I have the power to set you free or to nail you to a cross.”Jesus answered,“ You were given power from heaven. If you weren’t, you would have no power over me. So the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.”
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Ecclesiastes 8:12-13
An evil person may be guilty of a hundred crimes. Yet they may still live a long time. But I know that things will go better with those who have great respect for God.Sinful people don’t respect God. So things won’t go well with them. Like a shadow, they won’t be around very long.
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Daniel 4:34-35
At the end of that time I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven. My mind became clear again. Then I praised the Most High God. I gave honor and glory to the God who lives forever. His rule will last forever. His kingdom will never end.He considers all the nations on earth to be nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven. He does what he wants with the nations of the earth. No one can hold back his hand. No one can say to him,“ What have you done?”
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Isaiah 59:18-19
He will pay his enemies back for what they have done. He’ll pour his anger out on them. He’ll punish those who attack him. He’ll give the people in the islands what they have coming to them.People in the west will show respect for the Lord’ s name. People in the east will worship him because of his glory. The Lord will come like a rushing river that was held back. His breath will drive it along.
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Ecclesiastes 7:18
It’s good to hold on to both of those things. Don’t let go of either one. Whoever has respect for God will avoid going too far in either direction.
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Psalms 119:90-91
You will be faithful for all time to come. You made the earth, and it continues to exist.Your laws continue to this very day, because all things serve you.
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John 19:28-37
Later, Jesus knew that everything had now been finished. He also knew that what Scripture said must come true. So he said,“ I am thirsty.”A jar of wine vinegar was there. So they soaked a sponge in it. They put the sponge on the stem of a hyssop plant. Then they lifted it up to Jesus’ lips.After Jesus drank he said,“ It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and died.It was Preparation Day. The next day would be a special Sabbath day. The Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath day. So they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down.The soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus. Then they broke the legs of the other man.But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead. So they did not break his legs.Instead, one of the soldiers stuck his spear into Jesus’ side. Right away, blood and water flowed out.The man who saw it has been a witness about it. And what he has said is true. He knows that he tells the truth. He is a witness so that you also may believe.These things happened in order that Scripture would come true. It says,“ Not one of his bones will be broken.”( Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12; Psalm 34:20)Scripture also says,“ They will look to the one they have pierced.”( Zechariah 12:10)
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Isaiah 46:10
Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say,‘ My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’
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Daniel 11:2-4
“ Now then, what I’m about to tell you is true. Three more kings will come to power in Persia. Then a fourth one will rule. He will be much richer than all the others. He will use his wealth to gain power. And he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.After him, a mighty king will come to power. He will rule with great power and do as he pleases.Not long after his rule ends, his kingdom will be broken up. It will be divided up into four parts. His children will not receive it when he dies. And it will not be as strong as his kingdom. It will be pulled up by the roots. And it will be given to others.
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Isaiah 10:12-15
The Lord will finish everything he has planned to do against Mount Zion and Jerusalem. Then he’ll say,“ Now I will punish the king of Assyria. I will punish him because his heart and his eyes are so proud.The king of Assyria says,“‘ By my power I have taken over all these nations. I am very wise. I have great understanding. I have wiped out the borders between nations. I’ve taken their treasures. Like a great hero I’ve brought their kings under my control.I’ve taken the wealth of the nations. It was as easy as reaching into a bird’s nest. I’ve gathered the riches of all these countries. It was as easy as gathering eggs that have been left in a nest. Not a single baby bird flapped its wings. Not one of them opened its mouth to chirp.’ ”Does an ax claim to be more important than the person who swings it? Does a saw brag that it is better than the one who uses it? That would be like a stick swinging the person who picks it up! It would be like a war club waving the one who carries it!
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Psalms 64:9
All people will respect God. They will tell about his works. They will think about what he has done.
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Psalms 76:10
Your anger against sinners brings you praise. Those who live through your anger gather to worship you.
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Ecclesiastes 5:7
Dreaming too much and talking too much are meaningless. So have respect for God.
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Acts 4:28
They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.
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Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, wise saying or plan can succeed against the Lord.
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Daniel 8:8
The goat became very great. But when its power was at its greatest, the goat’s large horn was broken off. In its place four large horns grew up toward the four winds of heaven.
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Proverbs 30:6
Don’t add to his words. If you do, he will correct you. He will prove that you are a liar.
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Proverbs 19:21
A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’ s purpose wins out in the end.
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Acts 2:23
Long ago God planned that Jesus would be handed over to you. With the help of evil people, you put Jesus to death. You nailed him to the cross.
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Ephesians 3:11
That was God’s plan from the beginning. He has fulfilled his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Revelation 15:4
Lord, who will not have respect for you? Who will not bring glory to your name? You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you. They see that the things you do are right.”