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BIBLE Favorites, Group 1 Selections by the author of this website John N. Todd III, M. D. (link) A section of the on-going INTERNET BOOK, "The Doctor's Terrific Tablets", ( http://www.terrific-tabs.com )
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The "Bible favorites" shown below were "posted" randomly, whenever each came back into our attention -- for whatever reason. These personal "favorites" are not listed in the alphabetical "subject list". Some of the selected Bible references are linked to chapters ("tablets") in this book, "The Doctor's Terrific Tablets". We RECOMMEND simply starting at the top or bottom of this page -- then "scrolling" (or "strolling"), up or down -- contemplating as you read.... and perhaps finding a scriptural reminder that is especially pertinent.... to you. |
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Psalm 91( link to a special favorite) |
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5 What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe -- as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants, nor he who waters is anything -- but only God, who makes things grow...... 9 For we are God's fellow-workers. You are God's field -- God's building. |
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2/9/99 Could this splendid scripture be applicable not only to one's personal character and habits -- but also to suicide? |
1 Corinthians 3 (NIV) 16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple -- and that God's Spirit lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him -- for God's temple is sacred -- and you are that temple. |
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Ecclesiastes 7 (NIV) 13 Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what He has made crooked? 14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future. |
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2-4-99 Another favorite, indicating that a Godsperson doesn't have to feel "guilty" -- when God has given him "wealth and possessions"; and the blessing of being able to enjoy that which God has given him |
Ecclesiastes 5 (NIV) 18 Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun, during the few days of life God has given him -- for this is his lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, and to accept his lot, and to be happy in his work -- this is a gift of God. 20 He seldom reflects on the days of his life -- because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. (NEB translates: 20 He will not dwell overmuch upon the passing years -- for God fills his time with joy of heart.) |
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God's people inhabit God's "Spiritual Nation"
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1/14/99 Biblical references to:
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1/10/99 |
Jeremiah Jeremiah 29: 11 (NRSV) For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD -- plans for your welfare, and not for harm; to give you a future, with hope. 12 Then, when you call upon me, and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When you search for me, you will find me. If you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me -- says the LORD........ Jeremiah 33: 2 Thus
says the LORD, who made the earth -- the LORD who formed it,
to establish it -- the LORD is his name: 3
"Call to me, and I will answer you; and will
tell you great and hidden
things, that you have not
known. |
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1-8-99 Another JNT favorite -- especially for sleepless nights |
Psalm 16 (Moffatt translation) 7 I bless the
Eternal for His counsel -- |
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12-22-98 |
Isaiah 32: 8 (NEB) "The man of noble mind forms noble designs -- and stands firm in his nobility." |
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12-17-98 |
Isaiah 40 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God -- the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; and His understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles -- they will run, and not grow weary -- they will walk, and not be faint. |
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12-16-98 ..... about the sovereignty of God the Creator |
Isaiah 40 (NIV) 21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. 23 He brings princes to naught, and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. 24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground -- than He blows on them, and they wither -- and a whirlwind sweeps them away, like chaff. 25 "To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. 26 Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. |
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12-4-98 |
John 17 (NRSV) 6 (Jesus speaking): "I have made your name known to those whom you gave me, from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me -- and they have kept your word. .... 9 I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. ..... Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me -- so that they may be one, as we are one...... 15 I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to the world -- just as I do not belong to the world. Same (NIV) 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world -- but for those you have given me -- for they are yours. Same (NEB) 11 Jesus speaking: Holy Father, protect by the POWER of thy name those whom thou hast given me -- that they may be one, as we are one. |
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11-18-98 |
1 Corinthians (NIV) 1 Corinthians 3: 18 (NIV) Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool", so that he may become wise. 19 For the "wisdom" of this world is foolishness, in God's sight. 1 Corinthians 1: 18 (NIV) For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing; but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; and the intelligence of the intelligent, I will frustrate." 20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom -- God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. 22 For Jews demand signs, and Greeks desire wisdom; 23 but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews, and "foolishness" to Gentiles. 24 But, to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God, and the wisdom of God...... 1 Corinthians 1: 27 (NRSV)
But God chose what is foolish in the world, to shame
the wise -- God chose what is weak in the
world, to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is
low and despised in the world, things that are
not, to reduce to nothing, things
that are; 29 so that no one
might boast in the presence of God. 30 He
(God) is the source of your life in
Christ Jesus, who became for us
wisdom from God, and
righteousness, and
sanctification, and redemption;
31 in order that, as it is written, "Let the one who
boasts, boast in the Lord." |
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11-12-98 |
Isaiah 30: 20 (NRSV) Isaiah 30: 20 (NRSV)Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself any more; but your eyes shall see your Teacher. 21 And when you turn to the right, or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way -- walk in it." 22 Then you will defile your silver-covered idols and your gold-plated images. You will scatter them like filthy rags -- you will say to them, "Away with you!" |
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11-11-98 If God is for me, what can human-beings do to me? |
James 4: 12 (NRSV) There is one Lawgiver and Judge who is able to save and to destroy. So, then -- who are you to judge your neighbor? Romans 8: 31 What
then are we to say about these things? If God is
for us, who is against
us? |
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10-18-98 |
Hebrews 4: 12 12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active -- sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
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9-29-98 Another magnificent reference -- with many splendid promises from God. |
Isaiah 65 (NRSV) 21 They shall build houses, and inhabit them. They shall plant vineyards, and eat their fruit. 22 They shall not build; and another inhabit. They shall not plant; and another eat. For like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be -- and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity -- for they shall be offspring blessed by the LORD -- and their descendants as well. 24 Before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. |
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Romans 3 (NRSV) 19 Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced -- and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For "no human being will be justified in His sight" by deeds prescribed by the Law -- for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. 21 But now, apart from Law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the Law and the prophets, 22 the righteousness of God through faith IN Jesus Christ, for all who believe. |
Romans 3 (KJV) 19 Now we know that what things soever the Law saith, it saith to them who are under the Law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become GUILTY BEFORE GOD. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the Law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the Law is manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is BY FAITH OF Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe. |
Romans 3 (NIV) 19 Now we know that whatever the Law says, it says to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the Law; rather, through the Law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God (link), apart from Law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. |
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9-24-98 Matthew 7: 17 (NRSV): Jesus speaking: In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit -- but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree CANNOT bear bad fruit, nor CAN a bad tree bear good fruit. |
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2 Corinthians 5: 16-19 (NEB) From first to last, this has been the work of God. He has reconciled us men to Himself, through Christ -- and He has enlisted us in the service of reconciliation. What I mean is, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself -- no longer holding men's misdeeds (NIV "sins"; KJV and RSV "trespasses") against them -- and that He has entrusted us with the message of reconciliation. Same
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8-30-98 |
Isaiah 40 (NRSV) 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God -- the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint, or grow weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the faint; and He strengthens the powerless. 30 Even youths will faint, and be weary; and the young will fall exhausted; 31 but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run, and not be weary -- they shall walk, and not grow faint. |
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Philippians 2 (NRSV) 12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me -- not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence -- work out your own salvation, with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you -- enabling you both to will and to work for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things, without murmuring and arguing, 15 so that you may be blameless and innocent children of God, without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation -- in which you shine like stars in the world. |
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8-24-98 "You must be born from above." |
John 3 (NRSV) 5 Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from above.' 8 The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it -- but you do not know where it comes from -- or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." |
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8-23-98 The peace that surpasses all understanding |
Philippians 4 (NRSV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always -- again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything; but in everything -- by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving -- let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts, and your minds -- in Christ Jesus. |
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8-21-98 |
1 Corinthians 2: 12 (NRSV) Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God -- so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 13 And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. 14 Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to them; and they are unable to understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. |
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Psalm 118: (NRSV) 5 Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me, and set me in a safe place. 6 With the LORD on my side, I do not fear. What can mortals do to me? 7 The LORD is on my side to help me. I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in mortals. |
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8-15-98 I will trust in God -- not in myself. |
Psalm 44: 3 (NEB) It was not our fathers' swords that won them the land, nor their arm that gave them the victory; but thy right hand, and thy arm, and the light of thy presence. Such was thy favor to them. 6 I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword win me the victory; for thou dost deliver us from our foes -- and put all our enemies to shame. |
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8-13-98 "Teaching human precepts as doctrine" |
Mark 7: 5 (NRSV) So the Pharisees and the scribes asked Him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?" 6 He (Jesus) said to them, "Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 7 In vain do they worship me -- teaching human precepts as doctrines.' 8 You abandon the commandment of God, and hold to human tradition." 9 Then He said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition! |
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8-12-98 5:38 -- If it is of human origin, it will fail. If it is of God, it cannot fail. |
Acts
5: 29 (NRSV) |
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Matthew 7: 21 (NRSV) "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven." 22 On that day, many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?' 23 Then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you. Go away from me, you evildoers.' |
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8-6-98
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Matthew 7 (NIV) 13 (Quoting Jesus): "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate, and broad is the road that leads to destruction -- and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate, and narrow the road that leads to life -- and only a few find it. |
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8-5-98
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James 4: 13 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city -- spend a year there; carry on business; and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while -- and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live -- and do this or that." 16 As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. |
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8-4-98 |
Luke 12:16 (NRSV) Then He (Jesus) told them a parable: "The land of a rich man produced abundantly. 17 And he thought to himself, 'What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?' 18 Then he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain, and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years -- relax; eat, drink, be merry.' 20 But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' 21 So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves -- but are not rich toward God." |
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4 There are different kinds of gifts -- but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working; but the same God works all of them, in all men. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given -- for the common good. |
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8-2-98 |
John 5:
41 (NRSV) |
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Acts 17: 24
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James 4: 12 (NIV) There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save -- and to destroy. But you -- who are you to judge your neighbor? |
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7-30-98 |
The "righteousness" that comes from God
Luke 16: 15 (NEB) Jesus speaking: "You are the people who impress your fellow-men with your righteousness; but God sees through you; for what sets itself up to be admired by men, is detestable in the sight of God. " Same (NRSV) So He (Jesus) said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others; but God knows your hearts; for what is prized by human beings, is an abomination in the sight of God. |
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7-29-98 |
ISAIAH 32: 6-8 Isaiah 32: 6 (NRSV) For
fools speak folly; and their minds plot
iniquity: to practice ungodliness, to utter
error concerning the LORD -- to leave the craving of
the hungry unsatisfied, and to deprive the thirsty of drink.
7 The villainies of villains are evil.
They devise wicked devices to ruin the poor, with
lying words -- even when the plea of the needy
is right. 8 But those who are noble, plan
noble things; and by noble
things they stand. |
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7-19-98 God protects His people from their enemies. |
Psalm 44: 5 (NIV) Through you, we push back our enemies; through your name, we trample our foes. 6 I do not trust in my bow-- my sword does not bring me victory; 7 but you give us victory over our enemies. You put our adversaries to shame.
2 Chronicles 20: 15 (NEB) Have no fear; do not be dismayed by the great horde, for the battle is in God's hands -- not yours. 17 It is not you who will fight this battle. Stand firm and wait -- and you will see the deliverance worked by the Lord. He is on your side.
Psalm 138: 7 (NEB) Though I walk among foes, thou dost preserve my life, exerting thy power against the rage of my enemies: and wih thy right hand, thou savest me. |
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7-11-98 Two mighty references
about God's forgiving our sins. These scriptures answer the question. |
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1 Corinthians 2: 12 (NRSV) Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God -- so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 13 And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom; but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. 14 Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to them -- and they are unable to understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. |
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7-6-98
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11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare, and not for harm -- to give you a future with hope. 12 Then when you call upon me, and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When you search for me, you will find me. If you seek me with all your heart -- I will let you find me, says the LORD; and I will restore your fortunes, and gather you from all the nations, and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD -- and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile. |
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Deuteronomy 29: 29 (NEB) There are things hidden, and they belong to the Lord our God -- but what is revealed belongs to us, and to our children, forever. |
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7-4-98 One of the all-time favorites -- and one of the most important Biblical concepts.
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Ephesians 2: 8 (NRSV) For by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not the result of works -- so that no one may boast. 10 For we are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for the good works which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. |
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7-3-98:
Psalm 91 Concentrate
on this beautiful psalm. |
(An amalgamation of 10 different translations) Psalm 91 He that dwells in the secret place of God Abides under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord: "He is my refuge, my fortress, my God. In Him will I trust (link)." For surely He will deliver you From the snare of the Fowler, And from the dreaded pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers; And under His wings you may trust. His truth -- His word -- shall be your shield, And your rampart. You need not fear the terrors of the night, Nor the arrows that fly by day, Nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor the plague raging at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side -- Ten thousand at your right hand; But it will not come near you. With your own eyes, you will behold The recompense of the ungodly (link). But..... because the Lord is your refuge, And the Most High your dwelling place -- There will be no evil to befall you; And no disaster will come near your home. For God gives His angels (link) charge over you, To guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands; Lest you dash your foot against a stone. You may even tread upon the lion, and the snake. The dragon -- you will trample under foot. And God says, "Because you have loved me, I will rescue you. I will lift you beyond danger, Because you have known my name. When you call upon me, I will answer. I will be with you in trouble. I will protect you -- and honor you. With long life I will satisfy you, And show you my salvation." |
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1 Samuel 16: 7 (KJV) But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him -- for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. |
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6-26-98 |
Proverbs 6: 20 (NRSV) My child, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them upon your heart always -- tie them around your neck. 22 When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. |
6-25-98 "Discipline" Proverbs
3: 11 My child, do not despise the LORD's
discipline, or be weary of His reproof, 12 for
the LORD reproves the one He loves, as a father the
son in whom he delights. "From those to whom
much has been given -- much will be
required." 6-21-98 Another splendid
concept -- which requires no comment, except that which is
clearly stated in the Bible. Romans 8: 29 (NIV) For those
God foreknew, He also
predestined to be conformed to the
likeness of His Son, that He (Jesus) might be the
firstborn among many
BROTHERS. Ephesians 1: 4 (NEB) "In
Christ, He chose us, before the world was
founded, to be dedicated, to be without blemish in His
sight; and He destined us -- such was His will
and pleasure -- to be accepted as His
sons, through Jesus Christ." Romans 8: 14 (NRSV) For all
who are led by the Spirit of God
are children of God. 15 For you did not
receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you
have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba!
Father!" 16 it is that very Spirit bearing
witness with our spirit that we
are children of God,
17 and if children, then heirs,
heirs of God, and joint
heirs with Christ. Same (NIV) Romans 8: 17 Now
if we are children (of God), then we are heirs
-- heirs of God and
co-heirs with Christ........ Hebrews 2: 10 In bringing
many sons to glory, it was fitting that God,
for whom and through whom everything exists,
should make the author of their salvation
perfect through suffering. Both the One who makes men holy,
and those who are made holy, are of the
same family. So Jesus is not
ashamed to call them BROTHERS. He says, (quoting
Psalm 22:22) "I will declare your name to my
BROTHERS; in the presence of the congregation
I will sing your praises". And again, "I will put my trust
in Him." And again He says, "Here am I, and the children
God has given me" (quoting
Isaiah 8: 17 and 18). Galatians 4: 6 Because you
are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our
hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." 7
So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since
you are a son, God has made you also an
heir. 6-16-98 Selected Scriptures
-- on the fascinating subject of God's
"chosen" ones -- those "chosen", in advance,
by God -- for God's own reasons. Ephesians 1:
4 (NEB) "In Christ, He chose
us, before the world
was founded, to be dedicated, to be without
blemish in His sight; and He destined us --
such was His will and pleasure -- to be
accepted as His sons, through Jesus
Christ." Romans 8: 29
(NEB) "For God knew His own
before ever they were......; and it is these, so
fore-ordained, whom He has also
called ......." Romans 8: 33
"Who will bring any charge against those whom God
has chosen? It is God who
justifies". 1 Peter 1: 1
(NIV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God's
elect, strangers in the world, scattered
throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,
2 who have been chosen according to the
foreknowledge of God the Father,
through the sanctifying work of the
Spirit...... John 1: 11
(NRSV) He came to what was His own, and His own people did
not accept Him. 12 But to all who received Him, who
believed in His name, He gave power to become children
of God -- 13 children who were born --
not of blood, or of the will of
the flesh, or of the will of
man -- but of God.
(JNT note: "born of God", by God's choice;
not by the "will of man", or the will of the
"flesh" -- or the "choice" of man.) Acts 10: 40
(NEB) "God raised Him (Jesus) to life on the third day, and
allowed Him to appear, not to the whole people, but to
witnesses whom God had chosen in
advance."
Job 5:
17 (NRSV) How happy
is the one whom God reproves. Therefore, do not despise the
discipline of the Almighty. 18 For He
wounds, but he binds up; He strikes, but His
hands heal.
1
Corinthians 11:
31 (NIV) But if we judged ourselves, we would
not come under judgment. 32 When we are
judged by the Lord, we are
being disciplined, so that we
will not be condemned with the
world.
6-24-98
(Quoting Jesus;
from Luke 12: 48)
Ecclesiastes
5:
18 (NRSV) Then I realized that it is good and
proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find
satisfaction in his toilsome labor.... during the few
days of life that God has given
him -- for this is his lot.
19 Moreover, when God gives any man
wealth and possessions, and enables him to
enjoy them -- to accept his lot, and be happy in his work --
this is a gift of
God. 20 He seldom reflects on the days of his
life, because God keeps him
occupied with gladness of heart.
Same (NEB) 20 He will not dwell
overmuch upon the passing years -- for
God fills his time with
joy of heart.
6-22-98
Another beautiful
admonition -- from God.
Proverbs
5:
(NRSV)
5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart -- and
do not rely on your own
insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge
Him; and He will make straight your
paths. 7 Do not be wise in
your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and
turn away from evil..... 11 My child, do not despise
the LORD's discipline, or be weary of
His reproof, 12 for the LORD reproves
the one He loves -- as a father
the son in whom he delights.
Sons (Children) of
God; Brothers of Jesus; Co-heirs with
the Christ:
Do these scriptures mean what they clearly
state?
Or, as some denominations imply, should we throw-out these
verses, because they don't agree with the rigid opinions of
certain doctrinal groups?
See my "tablet" -- "The
Called, the Chosen, the Elect"
-- with numerous other Biblical references on this
most important concept
CHOSEN BY
GOD
Revelations 17: 14 (NRSV) These shall make war with
the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord
of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with
Him are called, and chosen, and
faithful.
Matthew 24: 31 (NEB) Jesus speaking: "With a
trumpet blast, He (God) will send out His angels, and will
gather His chosen from the four
winds, from the farthest bounds of heaven on every
side."
Acts 13: 48 (NEB) "When the Gentiles heard this, they
were overjoyed, and thankfully acclaimed the word of the
Lord; and those who were marked out for
eternal life, became believers."
Romans 9: 15 and 18 For He (God) says to
Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will
have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does
not, therefore, depend on man's desire
or effort, but on God's mercy.
2 Thessalonians 2: 13 (NEB) "From the
beginning of time, God
chose you to find
salvation in the Spirit that consecrated you, and in
the truth that you believe.
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We humans
cannot alter the plans
and purposes of God.
Job 42: 1 Then
Job answered the LORD: 2 "I know that you can do all
things -- and that no purpose of
yours can be
thwarted.
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Another all-time favorite of JNT. This tells me that
when I call to God, He hears; He answers; He
rescues; He protects; He delivers; He
honors me -- and He shows me the
salvation that comes from
God.
Psalm 91: 14
(NIV) "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will
rescue him. I will protect him -- for he
acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me; and I
will answer him. I will be with him in trouble
-- I will deliver him, and honor him.
16 With long life, will I satisfy him, and show him
my
salvation."
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(1.) 1 John 3: 9 (NRSV) Those who have been born of God do not sin, because God's seed abides in them. They cannot sin, because they have been born of God. (2.) 1 John 5: 18 (NRSV) We know that those who are born of God do not sin; but the One who was born of God protects them -- and the evil one does not touch them. |
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Job 32: 7 (NRSV) I said, 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.' 8 But truly it is the Spirit in a mortal, the breath of the Almighty, that makes for understanding. 9 It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right. |
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Isaiah 30: 20 (NRSV) Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself any more, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. 21 And when you turn to the right, or when you turn to the left; your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." |
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6-6-98 An all-time favorite of JNT & PJT -- This tells us that we humans cannot succeed in our efforts, without God's help. |
Psalm 127: 1 (KJV) Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. |
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6-5-98 A good reminder for those who want to "write their own ticket" -- and invent their own "religion". We human-beings can deceive ourselves, and trick other humans -- but we cannot fool God. |
Luke 16: 15 (NRSV) So He (Jesus) said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others; but God knows your hearts..... for what is prized by human beings is an abomination, in the sight of God. |
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6-4-98 This scripture was a favorite or my father, John N. Todd, Jr. We frequently heard him refer to this most important Biblical advice -- and truth. |
Deuteronomy
8: 11 (NRSV) |
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Psalm 118: 5 (NRSV) Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me, and set me in a safe place. 6 With the LORD on my side, I do not fear. What can mortals do to me? 7 The LORD is on my side -- to help me. I shall look in triumph, on my enemies. 8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in mortals. |
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Romans 8: 31 (NRSV) What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us.....? 33 Who will bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? |
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Habakkuk 2: 1-3 |
I will take up my position on the watch-tower. I will watch to learn what He will say through me; and what I shall reply, when I am challenged. Then the Lord made answer: Write down the vision; inscribe it on tablets, ready for a herald to carry it with speed -- for there is still a vision for the appointed time. At the destined hour, it will come in breathless haste. It will not fail. If it delays, wait for it; for when it comes will be no time to linger. |
Micah 6: 6 5-28-Th-98 Micah 6: 6 (NRSV)
"With what shall I come before the
LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before
him with burnt offerings -- with calves a year old? 7
Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams; with ten
thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my
transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?"
8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good. And
what does the LORD require of you --
but to do justice, and to love kindness, and
to walk humbly with your God?
(NRSV)
John 6: 42 (NIV)
They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose
father and mother we know? How can he now say, `I came down
from heaven'?" 43 "Stop grumbling among yourselves,"
Jesus answered. 44 "NO
ONE can come to me unless the Father
who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at
the last day. 45 It is written in the Prophets: `They
will all be taught by God.'
Everyone who listens to the Father, and learns
from Him -- comes to
me........ 65 He (Jesus) went on
to say, "This is why I told you that NO ONE
can come to me, unless the Father has
enabled him."
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God decides who will
come to the Christ
(God-incarnate)
Included
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God's people do
not come under judgment.
John 3: 17-18 (NASV)
Jesus speaking: For God did not send the Son
into the world to judge the world, but that the world should
be saved by Him. 18 He who believes in Him,
is not judged; he who does not
believe, has been judged
already; because he has not
believed in the name of the only