The One Who Serves
But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.—Luke 22:26 (NIV)
But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.—Luke 22:26 (NIV)
The Holy Spirit can help you decipher the deepest mysteries of Jesus’ teaching. When you are perplexed by the meaning of Scripture, humbly look to Jesus and His Spirit, and ask for help in comprehending difficult passages. Trust that you are receiving the message you
need to hear.
But when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified.—Mark 6:49–50 (NIV)
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.—Psalm 86:5 (NIV)
I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.—Psalm 18:3 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message… Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.—John 17:20, 24 (NIV)
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.—John 14:13–14 (NIV)
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.—Mark 15:43 (NIV)
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.—Psalm 5:11 (NIV)
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.—Matthew 10:42 (NIV)
Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.—John 21:25 (NLT)