Scripture Reference – Numbers 6:22-27 (NRSV): The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. So they shall put […]
Scripture Reference – Deuteronomy 31:7-8 (CEB): Then Moses called Joshua and, with all Israel watching, said to him: “Be strong and fearless because you are the one who will lead this people to the land the Lord swore to their ancestors to give to them; you are the one who will divide up the land for them. But the Lord is […]
Scripture Reference – Deuteronomy 31:7-8 (NRSV): Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and bold, for you are the one who will go with this people into the land that the Lord has sworn to their ancestors to give them, and you will put them in possession of […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 5:23-26 (NRSV): So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 5:43-48 (CEB): “You have heard that it was said, You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who harass you so that you will be acting as children of your Father who is in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 5:43-48 (NRSV): “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven, for he makes his sun rise on the evil […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 7:1-5 (CEB): “Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. You’ll receive the same judgment you give. Whatever you deal out will be dealt out to you. Why do you see the splinter that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? How can you say to […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 7:1-5 (NRSV): “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For the judgment you give will be the judgment you get, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye but do not notice the log in your own […]
Scripture Reference – Matthew 7:12-14 (CEB): Therefore, you should treat people in the same way that you want people to treat you; this is the Law and the Prophets. “Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. But the gate […]