Jon Andrews

Freedom

Galatians 5:1 (NASB)
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

Psalm 32:8-9

Psalm 32:8-9 (MSG)
Let me give you some good advice; I'm looking you in the eye and giving it to you straight:

Turned away

John 6:66 (NLT)
At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him.

Holy spirit

John 6:63 (NLT)
The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Thank you

1 Thessalonians 3:9 (NLT)
How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.

Mark 16:18

Mark 16:18 (NIV)
they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

Mark 16:17

Mark 16:17 (NIV)
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

Psalm 82:3-4

Psalm 82:3-4 (NLT)
“Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.

Psalm 44:6-7

Psalm 44:6-7 (NLT)
I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me.

1 Peter 3:10

1 Peter 3:10 (NLT)
For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.

Tiny hands presentations

Luke 4:18 (NLT)
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free,

Isaiah 58:14

Isaiah 58:14 (NLT)
Then the LORD will be your delight. I will give you great honor and satisfy you with the inheritance I promised to your ancestor Jacob. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

John the baptist on the poor

Luke 3:11 (NLT)
John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Isaiah 49:1

Isaiah 49:1 (NLT)
Listen to me, all you in distant lands! Pay attention, you who are far away! The LORD called me before my birth; from within the womb he called me by name.

Psalm 10:12

Psalm 10:12 (NLT)
Arise, OLORD! Punish the wicked, OGod! Do not ignore the helpless!

Psalm 10:13

Psalm 10:13 (NLT)
Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, “God will never call us to account.”

Psalm 10:14

Psalm 10:14 (NLT)
But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.

Psalm 10:15

Psalm 10:15 (NLT)
Break the arms of these wicked, evil people! Go after them until the last one is destroyed.

Psalm 10:16

Psalm 10:16 (NLT)
The LORD is king forever and ever! The godless nations will vanish from the land.

Psalm 10:17

Psalm 10:17 (NLT)
LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.

Strength and courage

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT)
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Hebrews 13:5

Hebrews 13:5 (NIVUK)
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Deuteronomy 15:11

Deuteronomy 15:11 (MSG)
There are always going to be poor and needy people among you. So I command you: Always be generous, open purse and hands, give to your neighbors in trouble, your poor and hurting neighbors.

Caring for the poor

Deuteronomy 15:11 (NIVUK)
There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-handed towards your brothers and towards the poor and needy in your land.