Dave Rahn

Luke 16:8

Luke 16:8 (NLT)
“The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light.

Matthew 10:16

Matthew 10:16 (NLT)
“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

2 Kings 2:23

2 Kings 2:23 (NIV)
From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. "Get out of here, baldy!" they said. "Get out of here, baldy!"

Matthew 13:23

Matthew 13:23 (NLT)
The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”

Matthew 13:31

Matthew 13:31 (NLT)
Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field.

Matthew 13:32

Matthew 13:32 (NLT)
It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”

Matthew 13:33

Matthew 13:33 (NLT)
Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.”

John 12:23

John 12:23 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory.

John 12:24

John 12:24 (NLT)
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.

John 12:25

John 12:25 (NLT)
Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.

John 12:26

John 12:26 (NLT)
Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.

John 12:27

John 12:27 (NLT)
“Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But this is the very reason I came!

John 12:28

John 12:28 (NLT)
Father, bring glory to your name.” Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.”

Psalm 127:1

Psalm 127:1 (MSG)
If god doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If god doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?

Psalm 127:2

Psalm 127:2 (MSG)
It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?