in small, rural communities, many of which have seen better days, can really identify with Zechariah 8. But when we read Zechariah 8 in the light shed by the rest of scripture, we see how it reinforces a common

Genesis 6:5-8 5  The LORD saw how great the wickedness of man ( ʾā·ḏām ) had become on the earth, and animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.” 8   Modern English translations for the most part translate verse 8 the same exact way: Noah found favor

Biblia.com John 10:22-30 (NIV) 22  Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 to Condemn All People Romans 5:12-14 - Mis-Markmanship Deuteronomy 28:15-20 - Not A Tame Lion Genesis - The Gift of God Philippians 1:27-30 - Granted Psalm 95 - The LORD is OUR God ​ Article 6: God’s Eternal A Single Decree of Election Romans 4:1-8 - One and the Same Romans 4:9-17 - Chicken or Egg?

Learn to think about politics from a Biblical perspective. 1 Samuel 8:7-20 (NIV) CONTEXT: Samuel had people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. 8  

John 15:1-8 (NIV): “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 

Psalm 8 reflects on Genesis 1 and calls us to praise God for his glory revealed in His good creation “You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor” (Ps. 8:5) Psalm 8 gives us a picture of how things are supposed to be between God and man and man and creation.

Genesis 8:20-22 (ESV) CONTEXT: Noah, his family and all of the animals have just come out of the ark.

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives the Christian Church our marching orders. For example, the Roman Catholic Church has seven sacraments: Baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance

Find true forgiveness through true confession. 1 John 1:8-10 (NIV) 8 If we claim to be without sin, we

I will obey your decrees (v7-8).