Bible Studies

"Thus says the LORD, This city shall surely be handed over to the army of the king of Babylon and be taken. Then the officials said to the king, 'This man ought to be put to death, because he is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man is not seeking the welfare of this people, but their harm'. King Zedekiah said, 'Here he is; he is in your hands; for the king is powerless against you'." (v.3-5)

"Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near'. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for labourers deserve their food. Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town." (v.5-14)

thus they pervert justice." (v.2-3)

"Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers, I will give permission to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God." (v.7)

"As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'" (10:7)

"Be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go." (v.7)

"And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles." (v.13)

"Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil." (v.26-27)

"May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ." (v.5)

"You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light." (v.9)

"Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice'. For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners ... Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, 'Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.' And instantly the woman was made well". (v.13, 22)

"Their heart is false; now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will break down their altars, and destroy their pillars." (10:2)