Shannon Johnson

Mercy over sacrifice

Matthew 12:7 (NLT)
But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’

Prayer

Matthew 11:25-27 (NLT)
At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “OFather, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.

Repent

Matthew 11:20 (NLT)
Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn’t repented of their sins and turned to God.

Prayer

Psalm 66:16-20 (NLT)
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me.

Proverbs 5:21

Proverbs 5:21 (NLT)
For the LORD sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.

Monogamy

Proverbs 5:15 (NLT)
Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife.

Loyalty, kindness

Proverbs 3:3 (NLT)
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.

Pride

Acts 12:23 (NLT)
Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.

Priorities

John 12:43 (NLT)
For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.

Prayer

John 9:2-3 (NLT)
“Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”

John 9:31 (NLT)
We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will.

Sickness

John 9:2-3 (NLT)
“Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”

Judging

John 8:15 (NLT)
You judge me by human standards, but I do not judge anyone.

Judging

John 7:24 (NLT)
Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.”

Tithe

Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

1 John 3:17-18

1 John 3:17-18 (NIV)
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be that person?

Jeremiah 7:23

Jeremiah 7:23 (NIV84)
but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.

Jeremiah 1:5-9, Jeremiah 1:11-12

Jeremiah 1:5-9 (NASB)
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations."

Jeremiah 1:11-12 (NASB)
The word of the Lord came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."

Jeremiah 1:11-12

Jeremiah 1:11-12 (NASB)
The word of the Lord came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."

Jeremiah 2:5

Jeremiah 2:5 (NASB)
Thus says the Lord, "What injustice did your fathers find in Me, That they went far from Me And walked after emptiness and became empty?

1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:12

1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)
For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NLT)
We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share in his Kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT)
For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.

Romans 3:20

Romans 3:20 (NLT)
For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

2 Kings 6:1-21

2 Kings 6:1-21 (NLT)
One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small.

Change

1 Samuel 10:6-7 (NLT)
At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.

1 Samuel 9:2

1 Samuel 9:2 (NLT)
His son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land.