Psalm 32:3-4 | When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.
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James 1:14-15 | Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
1st John 2:16 | For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
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Romans 5:8 | But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
2nd Corinthians 5:21 | For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
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Throughout the first five books of the Old Testament, we see God’s people — the Israelites (or the children of Abraham, who’s name is changed to Israel) — taking shape as a nation. They are led out of captivity in Egypt by Moses. They wander through the wilderness where God gives them the law (the 10 commandments) and really teaches them what it means to belong to Him. After Moses, God shows His power through Joshua who leads the Israelites.
But then, we see God’s people turn away from Him
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1st Peter 4:10 | God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
Romans 12:11 | Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
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Mark 16:15 | And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”
Why is important for God’s followers to tell others about Jesus?
Hebrews 10:25 | And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Acts 2:42-47 | All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
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Psalm 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:11 | I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
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