For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahNevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive.
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth
HistoryHave any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
John
Gospels / JohnSo stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahThen said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate,
Isaiah
Major ProphetsKnowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
2 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulTo give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.
Exodus
Law / MosesPilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.
John
Gospels / JohnThen Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Acts
History / LukeThe wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahO that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
Deuteronomy
LawThen he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahSaid he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
Genesis
LawWhatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
Ezra
HistoryAnd when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.
Judges
HistoryThen said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.
Exodus
Law / MosesIf thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd the destruction of Ahaziah was of God by coming to Joram: for when he was come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraYea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.
Zechariah
Minor Prophets / ZechariahAnd Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.