Derek Arnold

2 Corinthians 5:8

2 Corinthians 5:8 (NIV)
We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

imago dei

Genesis 1:26 (NIV)
Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

made anew in christ

1 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

imago dei

Genesis 1:26 (NIV)
Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

Ezekiel 4:9

Ezekiel 4:9 (NLT)
“Now go and get some wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and emmer wheat, and mix them together in a storage jar. Use them to make bread for yourself during the 390days you will be lying on your side.

Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 15:1 (NLT)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Proverbs 6:6-11

Proverbs 6:6-11 (NLT)
Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise!

I am the bread...

John 6:35 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

1 Corinthians 14:1

1 Corinthians 14:1 (NLT)
Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.

Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Inspired by God

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

Week of 11/5

2 Timothy 3:1-17 (NLT)
You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times.

Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13 (NLT)
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

Parental correction

Proverbs 3:12 (NLT)
For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

O ye of little faith...

Matthew 8:26 (NLT)
Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.

Trust the Lord

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

identify people by fruit

Matthew 7:16 (NLT)
You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

Matthew 7:20 (NLT)
Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.

Wolves and fruit

Matthew 7:16 (NLT)
You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

Do unto others

Matthew 7:12 (NLT)
“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

Seek...

Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Seeking wisdom

Proverbs 2:2-5 (NLT)
Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.

God and dough

Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Doing good deeds for show

Matthew 6:1 (NLT)
“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

Proverbs 1:32-33

Proverbs 1:32-33 (KJV)
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

Matthew 5:46-47

Matthew 5:46-47 (NLT)
If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.