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HIS PROMISES
Blessed Are the Meek “Rejected for Good”
“rejected“ “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone [the very stone that holds together the entire foundation].” Psalm 118:22
“for GOOD” “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“feed flesh” “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16
“Prince of Peace” “These will be his royal titles: “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” “The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
“scheme” “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 “It’s my duty to make sure that Satan does not win even a small victory over us, for we don’t want to be naïve and then fall prey to his schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11
“hated” “For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it….” Ephesians 5:29
“chains” “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.” Psalm 107:10-13
“eternally” “they will receive eternal life.” Mark eternally 10:30
“example” “leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps” 1Peter 2:21
“gentle and humble in heart” “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
“find rest for our souls” “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
yoke “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
easy and light “For My yoke is easy [comfortable], and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:30
Lord of Hosts “Test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” Malachi 3:10
Good Shepherd “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (John 10:10-11 ESV).
Father who sent “He had one more man to send, a beloved Son; He sent him to them last of all, saying, ‘They will respect My Son.’” (Mark 12:6).
“humbly” “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
follow His example “leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps” 1Peter 2:21
others as more important than ourselves. "Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves. Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests” Philippians 2:3
supply all our needs “My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory” (Philippians 4:19)
fearfully and wonderfully made "I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:14
in His own image, in the image of God “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27
Give gives “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6:38
one body "For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body... For the body is not one member, but many. Now you are Christ’s body of believers, and individually members of it. And I show you a still more excellent way." 1 Corinthians 12:12,14, 27
vine "I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him [a]bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing." John 15:5
branches "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
apart from Him "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
we can do nothing "I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for [otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.." John 15:5
servant of all “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all [in importance] and a servant of all.” Mark 9:35
charitable “And if I give away all my possessions to charity, and if I surrender my body so that I may glory, but do not have charity, it does me no good.” 1 Corinthians 13:3
good works “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16
greatest among you “The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:11
“store” “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19-21
“for GOOD” “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
secret “My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately [skillfully] woven formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:15
womb “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” “Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.” Psalm 127:3
skillfully “My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately [skillfully] woven formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:15
carefully “When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother's womb, when I was growing there in secret, You knew that I was there.” Psalm 139:15
“My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately [skillfully] woven formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.” Psalm 139:15
through “Even though I walk through the [deepest, darkest, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me” Psalm 23:4
witnesses "But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses [to tell people about Me]” Acts 1:8
baffled “Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.” Acts 9:22
rescued “Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?” Proverbs 24:11-12
obey “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3
live long on the earth “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3
this is right “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3
death “In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death.” Proverbs 12:28
new life “Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you’ll show up, too—the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ.” Colossians 3:3-4
proud “As the scripture says, ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:6,10
pride and arrogant “Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance [haughtiness] to downfall.” Proverbs 16:18
weak because He makes me strong “For when I am weak, then I am strong” “because when I am at my weakest, He makes me strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
for GOOD “for GOOD” “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
“I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties” “I am at peace and even take pleasure in any weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and afflictions because when I am at my weakest, He makes me strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
overcome the wicked one "They won the victory over him because of the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life so much that they REFUSED to give it up." Revelation 12:11
leads us “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; HE LEADS ME beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23: 1-3
valiantly ”Through God we will do valiantly, and it is He who will trample down our enemies.” Psalm 60:12
“set apart” “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:21
created calamity “That men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that there is no one besides Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other, the One forming light and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these.” Isaiah 45:6–7
mission “My men always keep themselves ritually pure even when we go out on an ordinary mission; how much more this time when we are on a special mission!” 1 Samuel 21:5
calling Father “As for those He chose beforehand, God called them to a different destiny so that they would experience what it means to be made right with God and share in His glory.” Romans 8:29
yoke “For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:30
assurance “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things NOT Hebrews 11:1
trust IS the Lord “…Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose trust is the LORD.“ Jeremiah 17:7