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James 1:18
God chose to give us new birth through the message of truth. He wanted us to be the first harvest of his new creation.
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2 Corinthians 11 2
My jealousy for you comes from God himself. I promised to give you to only one husband. That husband is Christ. I wanted to be able to give you to him as if you were a pure virgin.
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Revelation 3:4
‘ But you have a few people in Sardis who are pure. They aren’t covered with evil like dirty clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, because they are worthy.
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Revelation 5:9
Here is the new song they sang.“ You are worthy to take the scroll and break open its seals. You are worthy because you were put to death. With your blood you bought people for God. They come from every tribe, people and nation, no matter what language they speak.
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John 10:27
My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.
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John 12:26
Anyone who serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
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Revelation 7:15-17
So“ they are in front of the throne of God. They serve him day and night in his temple. The one who sits on the throne will be with them to keep them safe.‘ Never again will they be hungry. Never again will they be thirsty. The sun will not beat down on them.’( Isaiah 49:10) The heat of the desert will not harm them.The Lamb, who is at the center of the area around the throne, will be their shepherd.‘ He will lead them to springs of living water.’( Isaiah 49:10)‘ And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ”( Isaiah 25:8)
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Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”
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Jeremiah 2:3
Your people were holy to me. They were the first share of my harvest. All those who destroyed them were held guilty. And trouble came to their enemies,’ ” announces the Lord.
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Psalms 74:2
Remember the nation that you chose as your own so long ago. Remember that you set us free from slavery to be your very own people. Remember Mount Zion, where you lived.
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John 8:12
Jesus spoke to the people again. He said,“ I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.”
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Ephesians 1:14
The Spirit marks us as God’s own. We can now be sure that someday we will receive all that God has promised. That will happen after God sets all his people completely free. All these things will bring praise to his glory.
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1 Peter 2 9
But God chose you to be his people. You are royal priests. You are a holy nation. You are God’s special treasure. You are all these things so that you can give him praise. God brought you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
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Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.
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1 Corinthians 7 28
But if you do marry someone, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries someone, she has not sinned. But those who marry someone will have many troubles in this life. I want to save you from this.
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Luke 9:57-62
Once Jesus and those who were with him were walking along the road. A man said to Jesus,“ I will follow you no matter where you go.”Jesus replied,“ Foxes have dens. Birds have nests. But the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”He said to another man,“ Follow me.” But the man replied,“ Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”Jesus said to him,“ Let dead people bury their own dead. You go and tell others about God’s kingdom.”Still another person said,“ I will follow you, Lord. But first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”Jesus replied,“ Suppose someone starts to plow and then looks back. That person is not fit for service in God’s kingdom.”
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1 Corinthians 16 15
You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you
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Matthew 8:19
Then a teacher of the law came to him. He said,“ Teacher, I will follow you no matter where you go.”
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John 13:37
“ Lord,” Peter asked,“ why can’t I follow you now? I will give my life for you.”
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1 Corinthians 7 25-1 Corinthians 7 26
Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.Times are hard for you right now. So I think it’s good for a man to stay as he is.
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Matthew 25:1
“ Here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like at that time. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
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Song of Solomon 1 3
The lotion you have on pleases me. Your name is like perfume that is poured out. No wonder the young women love you!
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1 Corinthians 6 20
Christ has paid the price for you. So use your bodies in a way that honors God.
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Song of Solomon 6 8
There might be 60 queens and 80 concubines. There might be more virgins than anyone can count.
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Psalms 45:14
Dressed in beautiful clothes, she is led to the king. Her virgin companions follow her. They have been brought to be with her.
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Amos 6:1
How terrible it will be for you men who are so contented on Mount Zion! How terrible for you who feel secure on the hill of Samaria! You are famous men from the greatest nation. The people of Israel come to you for help and advice.
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1 Timothy 4 3
They do not allow people to get married. They order them not to eat certain foods. But God created those foods. So people who believe and know the truth should receive them and give thanks for them.