Month: March 2021

Through these he gave us the very great and precious promises. [L …so that] With these gifts you can ·share in [partake of; participate in] ·God’s nature [L the divine nature; C which enables us to live forever], ·and the world will not ruin you with its evil desires [or having escaped the world’s decay that was caused by its evil desires].
2 Peter 1:4 EXB #MOHMC

Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;Deuteronomy 7:9KJV

But ·respect Christ as the holy Lord [L sanctify Christ as Lord; Is. 8:13] in your hearts [C that is, acknowledge his holiness and sovereignty in your life]. Always be ready to ·answer [or give a defense to] everyone who asks you to explain about the hope ·you have [L that is in you],
1 Peter 3:15 EXB #MOHMC

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people. We did nothing to deserve this, but God planned it because he is so kind. Even before time began God planned for Christ Jesus to show kindness to us.
2 Timothy 1:9 CEV #MOHMC

[ Paul Gives Thanks ] Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 CEV #MOHMC

Always ·remember [L keep in your heart] these commands I give you today. ·Teach [Recite; Repeat] them to your children, and talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 EXB #MOHMC

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1:9 KJV #MOHMC

But God knows the way that I take, and when he has tested me, I will come out like gold [Ps. 139:23–24]. My feet have ·closely followed [^Lheld fast to] his steps; I have stayed in his ·way [path; Prov. 4:10–11]; I did not turn aside.Job 23:10-11EXB