Merry CHRISTmas!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David 

a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  

Luke 2:11 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, 

that whoever believes in him should not perish 

but have eternal life.  

John 3:16 

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Mary Did You Know?   by Kathy Mattea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFPHIK9ann8

Commandment, Law & Instruction

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If you love Me, keep My commandments.

John 14:15

This is love, that we walk according to His 

commandments. This is the commandment, 

that as you have heard from the beginning, 

you should walk in it.

2 John 1:6

Listen to counsel and receive instruction,

That you may be wise in your latter days.

Proverbs 19:20

Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment 

holy and just and good.

Romans 7:12

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away 

than for one tittle of the law to fail.

Luke 16:17

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is 

profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness, that the man of 

God may be complete, thoroughly equipped 

for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Help And Shield

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Every word of God is pure; 

He is a shield to those who 

put their trust in Him.

Proverbs 30:5

God is our refuge and strength,

A very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

After these things the word of the Lord 

came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do 

not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, 

your exceedingly great reward.”

Genesis 15:1

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is 

with those who uphold my life.

Psalm 54:4

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, 

for I am your God. I will strengthen you,

yes, I will help you, I will uphold you 

with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will 

send in My name, He will teach you all things, and 

bring to your remembrance all 

things that I said to you.

John 14:26

Spirit Of God/Christ

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And when they had prayed, the place 

where they were assembled together 

was shaken; and they were all filled 

with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke 

the word of God with boldness.

Acts 4:31

Or do you not know that your body is the 

temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, 

whom you have from God, and 

you are not your own?

1 Corinthians 6:19

If you then, being evil, know how to give good 

gifts to your children, how much more will your 

heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit 

to those who ask Him!

Luke 11:13

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom 

you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 4:30

Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has 

anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given 

us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

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Holy Spirit Rain Down ~ Hillsong 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwauhAE7SA

God Is Faithful

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God is faithful, by whom you were 

called into the fellowship of His Son, 

Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9

Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens;

Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Psalm 36:5

If we are faithless, He remains faithful;

He cannot deny Himself.

2 Timothy 2:13

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish 

you and guard you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

No temptation has overtaken you except such 

as is common to man; but God is faithful, who 

will not allow you to be tempted beyond what 

you are able, but with the temptation will also 

make the way of escape, that you 

may be able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will 

of God commit their souls to Him in doing 

good, as to a faithful Creator.

1 Peter 4:19

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Forever God is Faithful w/lyrics - Michael W Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM96OA39ic

Lord Upholds Him

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The Lord upholds all who fall, and 

raises up all who are bowed down.

Psalm 145:14

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, 

for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, 

I will help you, I will uphold you with 

My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud 

and mire; he set my feet on a rock and 

gave me a firm place to stand.

Psalm 40:2

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Thank You Lord - Don Moen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K44trVhtZX4

Lord Of Peace

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For God is not the author of 

confusion but of peace, as in 

all the churches of the saints.

1 Corinthians 14:33

And the peace of God, which transcends 

all understanding, will guard your hearts 

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; 

not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not 

your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:27

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you 

may have peace. In the world you will have 

tribulation; but be of good cheer, 

I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which 

also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace 

in believing, that you may abound in hope 

by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

Do Not Steal

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You shall not steal.

Exodus 20:15

"Do not steal." "Do not lie." 

"Do not deceive one another."

Leviticus 19:11

For the commandments, 

“You shall not commit adultery,” 

“You shall not murder,” 

“You shall not steal,” 

“You shall not bear false witness,” 

“You shall not covet,” and if there 

is any other commandment, are all summed up 

in this saying, namely, “You shall love 

your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 13:9

You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ 

‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ 

‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”

Mark 10:19

"Which ones?" he inquired. Jesus replied, "'You shall not murder, 

you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, 

you shall not give false testimony...

Matthew 19:18

He Bore Our Sins

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For what I received I passed on to you as 

of first importance: that Christ died for 

our sins according to the Scriptures...

1 Corinthians 15:3

And by that will, we have been made holy 

through the sacrifice of the body 

of Jesus Christ once for all.

Hebrews 10:10

The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from 

the dead--whom you killed by 

hanging him on a cross.

Acts 5:30

...having wiped out the handwriting of requirements 

that was against us, which was contrary to us. And 

He has taken it out of the way, having 

nailed it to the cross.

Colossians 2:14

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that 

while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for 

us. And we also ought to lay down our 

lives for the brethren.

1 John 3:16

God Is My Hope

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For I know the plans I have for you, 

declares the LORD, plans for welfare 

and not for evil, to give you 

a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord 

Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant 

mercy has begotten us again to a living hope 

through the resurrection of Jesus 

Christ from the dead...

1 Peter 1:3

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have 

peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 

through whom also we have access by faith into 

this grace in which we stand, and rejoice 

in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:1-2

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in 

believing, so that by the power of the Holy 

Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 15:13  

Oh, The Depth

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning 

of knowledge, but fools despise 

wisdom and instruction. 

Proverbs 1:7

But grow in the grace and knowledge 

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To 

him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

2 Peter 3:18

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, 

who gives to all liberally and without reproach, 

and it will be given to him.

James 1:5

For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do 

not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be 

filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom 

and spiritual understanding; that you may walk 

worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being 

fruitful in every good work and increasing 

in the knowledge of God...

Colossians 1:9-10

Born Of Him

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Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one 

can see the kingdom of God unless 

they are born again."

John 3:3

No one who is born of God will continue to sin, 

because God's seed remains in them; they cannot 

go on sinning, because they have 

been born of God.

1 John 3:9

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes 

from God. Everyone who loves has been 

born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:7

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right 

to become children of God, to those who believe in His 

name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of 

the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

John 1:12-13

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born 

of God, and everyone who loves the father 

loves his child as well.

1 John 5:1

We know that everyone who has been born of God does 

not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects 

him, and the evil one does not touch him.

1 John 5:18 

Wise Words

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Keep your tongue from evil and 

your lips from speaking deceit.

Psalm 34:13

The LORD detests the thoughts of 

the wicked, but gracious words 

are pure in his sight.

Proverbs 15:26

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, 

sweet to the soul, and health 

to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, 

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a 

perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, 

but what is good for necessary edification, 

that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29 

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does 

not bridle his tongue but deceives his own 

heart, this one’s religion is useless.

James 1:26

Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. 

My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

James 3:10

Angry, But Don't Sin

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Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, 

brawling and slander, along with 

every form of malice.

Ephesians 4:31

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret 

not yourself in any wise to do evil.

Psalm 37:8 

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the 

one who is patient calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 15:18

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be 

quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger 

of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:19-20 

Be Exalted, O God

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Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine 

own strength: so will we sing 

and praise thy power.   

Psalms 21:13

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 

let your glory be over all the earth.

Psalm 57:5

The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted 

be my God, the Rock, my Savior!  

2 Samuel 22:47 

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, 

and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for 

all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; 

thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou 

art exalted as head above all. 

1 Chronicles 29:11

The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride 

humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day...

Isaiah 2:17 

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! 

who hast set thy glory above the heavens.   

Psalms 8:1 

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How Majestic is Your Name (1983) - Sandi Patty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K85vE3CxH2c

Stand Firm

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Watch, stand fast in the faith, 

be brave, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13

For now we really live, since you 

are standing firm in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 3:8

It is for freedom that Christ has set 

us free. Stand firm, then, and do not 

let yourselves be burdened again

 by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind 

you of the gospel I preached to you, which 

you received and on which you 

have taken your stand.

1 Corinthians 15:1

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I 

love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm 

in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

Philippians 4:1

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a 

manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, 

whether I come and see you or only hear about 

you in my absence, I will know that you stand 

firm in the one Spirit, striving together 

as one for the faith of the gospel.

Philippians 1:27

God's Love Doesn't Fail

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Within your temple, O God, we 

meditate on your unfailing love.

Psalm 48:9

Give thanks to the God of heaven. 

His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:26

For God so loved the world that He 

gave His only begotten Son, that 

whoever believes in Him should not 

perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, 

and our God and Father, who has loved 

us and given us everlasting consolation 

and good hope by grace, comfort your 

hearts and establish you in every 

good word and work.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying:

“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;

Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."

Jeremiah 31:3

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved 

us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.  

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also 

ought to love one another.

1 John 4:10-11