Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Joshua 1:9

 Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”                                                 The book of Joshua begins with the death of Moses, and Joshua is now called by God to be the leader of the people of Israel… he will be going intoContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Joshua 1:9”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: James 1:17

James 1:17  Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or  shifting shadow.                                                  James (or Jacob) is the brother of Jesus, half-brother of Jesus via Joseph from an earlier marriage, a cousin of Jesus on Mary’s side, or half-brother of Jesus via Mary during her second marriage. Most scholars conclude that he wasContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: James 1:17”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Hebrews 12:2

Hebrews 12:2 “looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”                         Hebrews is often presented as Paul had written it but it is possible it was written by another… one of the things that is usually present in Paul’s letters isContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Hebrews 12:2”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I Chronicles 16:24

I Chronicles 16:24Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.                         Chronicles was originally one book, and instead of being placed early in the Bible, but in the Jewish Tanakh (Bible), it is placed at the end of the scriptures and is a summary of the scriptures.  It was probably written by anContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I Chronicles 16:24”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I John 1: 9-10

I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:10  “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”                         This letter was written in contrasts which created a stark opposing view of each side in these arguments.Continue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I John 1: 9-10”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Psalms 139:23-24

Psalms 139:23-24 “23Search me, God, and know my heart; Put me to the test and know my anxious thoughts; 24And see if there is any  hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.”             In the beginning of Psalms 139 it is said that this is to be sung and it is a Psalm of David. David first acknowledges that God knows him completely. Who is everywhereContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Psalms 139:23-24”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Daniel 12:3

Daniel 12:3 “And those who have insight will shine like the glow of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.” NASB Daniel 12:3 “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness asContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Daniel 12:3”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Psalms 56:3

Psalms 56:3 “ When I am afraid,            I will put my trust in Thee.”              This is one of the six Psalms of David that are called michtam or miktam. The meaning of the word is not exactly known and thee translators of the Bible translate it phonetically.  Some scholars believe that it closely related to theContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: Psalms 56:3”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: John 1:12

John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name,” NASB             The Gospel of John is the fourth gospel in the Bible.  It is written probably by John, who was one of the sons of Zebedee. It beginsContinue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: John 1:12”

Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I Peter:2:9

I Peter 2: 9-10   “9But you are A CHOSEN PEOPLE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR GOD’S OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD; you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY, but now you have RECEIVED MERCY.”                         When Peter wrote this letter,Continue reading “Ruhamah United Methodist Church Bible Verses: I Peter:2:9”