Category Archives: Grace and Mercy

Romans 3:21-28 (NLT)   Christ Took Our Punishment 21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets … Continue reading →

Philippians 4:19 (AMPC) “And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” On my remote control for my TV, there is a button named Source. That button decides … Continue reading →

Luke 23:32-55 Selected (NLT) 32 Two others, both criminals, were led out to be executed with him. 33 When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right … Continue reading →

1 Peter 5:6-9 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the … Continue reading →

Numbers 21:6-9 (NKJV) 6 So the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died. 7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken … Continue reading →

Leviticus 17:11 (NIV) 11 For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life. In the … Continue reading →

Luke 2:11-14 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying … Continue reading →

Matthew 2:9-11 (MSG) 9-10 Instructed by the king, they set off. Then the star appeared again, the same star they had seen in the eastern skies. It led them on until it hovered over the place of the child. They could … Continue reading →

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) 10 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. Are you making bad … Continue reading →

Luke 19:9-10 (NKJV) 9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Jesus … Continue reading →

Ruth 4:13-22 (NKJV) Selected Verses – Descendants of Boaz and Ruth 13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and when he went in to her, the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son……” 16 Then Naomi took … Continue reading →

Ruth 3:9-13 (NIV) 9 “Who are you?” he [Boaz] asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer of our family.” 10 “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. … Continue reading →

Genesis 33:1-4 Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. 2 He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and … Continue reading →

Genesis 15:1-6 (NIV) After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since … Continue reading →

Genesis 3 Selected 1Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”…. 9 But … Continue reading →

John 3:16New King James Version (NKJV) 16 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. I grew up in a negative home. Don’t get … Continue reading →

James 4:6 (NKJV) 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Grace is unmerited favor. You don’t deserve it, you can never earn it and you can never pay the … Continue reading →

Isaiah 61:10 (NKJV) 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom … Continue reading →

Hebrews 4:1-3 (NKJV) Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but … Continue reading →

You are awesome! You are made in the image and likeness of God. You can do all things through Him who gives you strength. Joel Osteen’s Church has an opening statement for their worship services. It says “This is my … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 36:24-27 24 For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. 25 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 12:4-9 Selected (NKJV) 4 And a traveler came to the rich man, who refused to take from his own flock and from his own herd to prepare one for the wayfaring man who had come to him; but he … Continue reading →

Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We have learned that all things are possible with God. We know He … Continue reading →

James 2:8-13 Selected (NKJV) 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; 9 but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Sometimes we sit and look at ourselves as if we are completely lost and … Continue reading →

Micah 6:6-8 (NKJV) 6 With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, … Continue reading →

Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV) 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father … Continue reading →

Genesis 4:8-10 (NKJV) 8 Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is … Continue reading →

Joshua 5 (NKJV) 9 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” Therefore the name of the place is called Gilgal to this day. What is reproach? Dr. David Cannistraci (http://www.davidcannistraci.org/reproach.html) … Continue reading →

Job 19:25-26 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; 26 And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, That in my flesh I shall see God, I know my redeemer lives. … Continue reading →

Psalm 112:4  (NIV) 4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. This verse tells us how the light dawns for the upright. Who is upright? Romans 3:23 tells us all have … Continue reading →