Laura Stus

Sacrifice vs obedience

1 Samuel 15:22-23 (GNT)
Samuel said, “Which does the LORD prefer: obedience or offerings and sacrifices? It is better to obey him than to sacrifice the best sheep to him.

v 6-8

Numbers 12:6 (NIV)
he said, "Listen to my words: "When there is a prophet among you, I, the lord, reveal myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams.

jesus stating he's God

Mark 14:62 (NIV)
"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."

righteous stand firm

Proverbs 10:25 (NIV)
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.

Mark 6:52

Mark 6:52 (NIV)
for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.

Matthew 24:4

Matthew 24:4 (KJV)
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

Daniel 2:28

Daniel 2:28 (GNTD)
But there is a God in heaven, who reveals mysteries. He has informed Your Majesty what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you the dream, the vision you had while you were asleep.

Exodus 4:10, Exodus 4:12

Exodus 4:10 (GNT)
But Moses said, “No, LORD, don't send me. I have never been a good speaker, and I haven't become one since you began to speak to me. I am a poor speaker, slow and hesitant.”

Exodus 4:12 (GNT)
Now, go! I will help you to speak, and I will tell you what to say.”

Psalm 18:2-3

Psalm 18:2-3 (KJV)
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Proverbs 3:11

Proverbs 3:11 (KJV)
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:

Isaiah 42:6

Isaiah 42:6 (AMP)
I the Lord have called You [the Messiah] for a righteous purpose and in righteousness; I will take You by the hand and will keep You; I will give You for a covenant to the people [Israel], for a light to the nations [Gentiles],

2 Timothy 3:17

2 Timothy 3:17 (GNT)
so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.

Colossians 3:3

Colossians 3:3 (MSG)
Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you'll show up, too—the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ.

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23 (MSG)
Work from the heart for your real Master, for God,

2 Corinthians 7:1

2 Corinthians 7:1 (MSG)
With promises like this to pull us on, dear friends, let's make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Let's make our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God.

2 Corinthians 6:12

2 Corinthians 6:12 (MSG)
We didn't fence you in. The smallness you feel comes from within you. Your lives aren't small, but you're living them in a small way.

Hebrews 13:6

Hebrews 13:6 (MSG)
we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I'm fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?

1 Corinthians 6:13

1 Corinthians 6:13 (MSG)
You know the old saying, "First you eat to live, and then you live to eat"? Well, it may be true that the body is only a temporary thing, but that's no excuse for stuffing your body with food, or indulging it with sex. Since the Master honors you with a body, honor him with your body!

1 Corinthians 13:1

1 Corinthians 13:1 (MSG)
If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate.

Proverbs 24:4

Proverbs 24:4 (MSG)
It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies.

Mark 11:24

Mark 11:24 (MSG)
That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything.

Mark 11:23

Mark 11:23 (MSG)
and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake'-no shuffling or shilly-shallying-and it's as good as done.

Mark 11:22

Mark 11:22 (MSG)
Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake'—no shuffling or shilly-shallying—and it's as good as done. That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins."

Genesis 6:6

Genesis 6:6 (MSG)
God was sorry that he had made the human race in the first place; it broke his heart.

Proverbs 3:6

Proverbs 3:6 (MSG)
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.