95.4 All The Nations Will Worship Jesus

(Revelation 15:1-4)

Then I saw in the sky another mysterious sight, great and amazing. There were seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last ones, because they are the final expression of God's anger.

Then I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire. I also saw those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and over the one whose name is represented by a number. They were standing by the sea of glass, holding harps that God had given them and singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb:

"Lord God Almighty, how great and wonderful are your deeds!
King of the nations, how right and true are your ways!
Who will not stand in awe of you, Lord?
Who will refuse to declare your greatness?
You alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship you, because your just actions are seen by all."

95.3 Jesus Is The Light For All The Nations

(Matthew 4:12-16)

When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he went away to Galilee. He did not stay in Nazareth, but went to live in Capernaum, a town by lake Galilee, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, This was done to make come true what the prophet Isaiah had said, "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, on the road to the sea, on the other side of the Jordan, Galilee, land of the Gentiles! The people who live in darkness will se a great light. On those who live in the dark land of death the light will shine."

95.2 He Is The Lord Of All Nations And Will Save His People

(Isaiah 43:9-13)

"Summon the nations to come to the trial. Which of their gods can predict the future?

Which of them foretold what is happening now?

Let these gods bring in their witnesses to prove that they are right, to testify to the truth of their words.

"People of Israel, you are my witnesses; I chose you to be my servant, so that you would know me and believe in me and understand that I am the only God, 

Besides me there is no other god; there never was and never will be.

"I alone am the Lord, the only one who can save you. I predicted what would happen, and then I came to your aid. no foreign god has never done this; you are my witnesses. I am God and always will be. No one can escape from my power; no one can change what I do."

95.1 All People Shall Receive The Spirit

(Joel 2:28-32)

"Afterward I will pour out my spirit on everyone: your sons and daughters will proclaim my message; your old men will have dreams, and your young men will see visions.
All that time I will pour out my spirit even on servants, both men and women.

"I will give warnings of that day in the sky and on the earth; there will be bloodshed, fire, and clouds of smoke. The sun will be darkened, and the moon will turn red as blood before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.
But all who ask the Lord for help will be saved. As the Lord has said, "Some in Jerusalem will escape: those whom I choose will survive.'"

94.5 Norms Of Life

(Psalms 101)

My song is about loyalty and justice, and I sing it to you, O Lord.
My conduct will be faultless. When will you come to me?

I will live a pure in my house and will never tolerate evil.
I hate the actions of those who turn away from God;
I will have nothing to do with them. I will not be dishonest and will have no dealings with evil.
I will get rid of anyone who whispers evil things about someone else;
I will not tolerate of those who are faithful to God and will let them live in my palace.
Those who are completely honest will be allowed to serve me.

No liar will live in my place; no hypocrite will remain in my presence.
Day after day I will destroy the wicked in our land; I will expel all evil men from the city of the Lord.

94.4 Make Every Effort To Preserve Unity

(Ephesians 4:1-6)

I urge you, then- I who am a prisoner because I serve the Lord: live a life that measures up to the standard God set when he called you. Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together. There is one body and one Spirit, just as there is one hope  to which God has called you. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; there is one God and Father of all mankind, who is Lord of all, works through all, and is in all.

94.3 Be One Of Mind, Have Compassion

(1 Peter 3:8-12)

To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another as brothers, and be kind and humble with one another. Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you. As the scripture says, "Whoever wants to enjoy life and wishes to see good times, must keep from speaking evil and stop telling lies. He must turn away from evil and do good: he must strive for peace with all his heart. For the Lord watches over the righteous and listens to their prayers; but he opposes those who do evil."

94.2 Be One In Soul And Mind

(Philippians 2:1-4)

Your life in Christ makes you strong, and his love comforts you. You have fellowship with the Spirit, and you have kindness and compassion for one another. I urge you, then, to make me completely happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and being one in soul and mind. Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but he humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves. And look out for another's interests, not just for your own.

94.1 Live In Harmony With One Another

(Roman 15:1-6)

We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not please ourselves. Instead, we should all please our brothers for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. For Christ did not please himself. Instead, as the scripture says, "The insults which are hurled at you have fallen on me." Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us. And may God, the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus, so that all of you together may praise with one voice the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

93.5 Forgiveness Of Sins

(Psalm 32)

Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.

Happy is the man whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong and who is free from all deceit.

When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day long.

Day and night you punished me, Lord; my strength was completely drained, as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.

Then I confessed my sins to you; I did not conceal my wrongdoings. I decided to confess them to you, and you forgave all my sins.

So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need; when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in, it will not teach them. You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble.

I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.

The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise. Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit."

The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the Lord are protected by his constant love.

You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the Lord has done.

You that obey him, shout for joy!

93.4 Paul's Goodbye: Live In Harmony

(2 Corinthians 13:10-13)

That is why I write this while I am away from you; it is so that when I arrive I will not have to deal harshly with you in using the authority that the Lord has given me- authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

And now, my brothers, goodbye! Strive for perfection; listen to my appeals; agree with one another; live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a brotherly kiss. All of God's people send you their greetings. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

93.3 Avoid Factions: Christ Was Not Divided

(1 Corinthians 1:10-13)

By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ I appeal to all of you, my brothers, to agree in what you say, so that there will be no divisions among you. Be completely united, with only one thought and one purpose. For some people from Chloe's family have told me quite plainly, my brothers, that there are quarrels among you. Let me put it this way: each one of you says something different. One says, "I follow Paul"; another, "I follow Apollos"; another "I follow Peter"; and another, "I follow Christ." Christ has been divided into groups! Was it Paul who died on the cross for you? Were you baptized as Paul's disciples?

93.2 Unity Among The First Christians

(Acts 4:32.-35)

The group of believers was one in mind and heart. No one said that any of his belongings was his own, but they all shared with one another everything they had. With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God poured rich blessings on them all.  There was no one in the group who was in need. Those who owned fields or houses would sell them, bring the money received from the sale, and turn it over to the apostles; and the money was distributed to each one according to his need.

93.1 Christ Prayed For Unity Before Dying

(John 17:20-26)

"I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me because of their message. I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me. I gave them the same glory you gave me, so that they may be one, just as you and I are one. I in them and you in me, so that they ma be completely one, in order that the world may know that you sent me and that you love them as you love me.

"Father! You have given them to me, and I want them to be with me where I am, so that they may see my glory, the glory you gave me; for you loved me before the world was made. Righteous Father! The world does not know you, but I know you, and these know that you sent me, made you known to them, and I will continue to do so, in order that the love you have for me may be in them, and so that I also may be in them."

92.4 Thanksgiving For God's Everlasting Love

(Psalm 136)

Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good; his love is eternal.
Give thanks to the greatest of all god; his love is eternal.
Give thanks to the mightiest of all lords; his love is eternal.

He alone performs great miracles; his love is eternal.
By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;
he built the earth on the deep waters; his love is eternal.
He made the sun and the moon; his love is eternal;
the sun to rule over the day; his love is eternal;
the moon and the stars to rule over the night; his love is eternal.

He killed the first-born sons of the Egyptians; his love is eternal.
He led the people of Israel out of Egypt; his love is eternal;
with his strong hand, his powerful arm; his love is eternal.
He divided the Red Sea; his love is eternal;
he led his people through it; his love is eternal;
but he drowned the king of Egypt and his army; his love is eternal.

He led his people through the desert; his love is eternal.
He killed powerful kings; his love is eternal;
he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;
Sihon, king of the Amorites; his love is eternal;
and Og, king of Bashan; his love is eternal.
He gave their lands to his people; his love is eternal;
he gave them to Israel, his servant; his love is eternal.

He did not forget us when we were defeated; his love is eternal;
he freed us from our enemies; his love is eternal.
He gives food to every living creature; his love is eternal.

Give thanks to the God of heaven; his love is eternal.