‭‭Romans 15:4 (NIrV)‬‬. “Everything written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us strength to go on. They encourage us and give us hope.”

“The Bible: God’s Love Letter to Mankind” by In Touch Ministries:

“Our Creator preserved His message in writing because He wants you to be part of His eternal family.”

“How amazing to consider that the Bible was compiled by 40 men writing in 3 languages on 3 continents over 1,500 years! Gather a group of people from just one generation, and you will have neither the consistency nor the unified philosophy and mission found in God’s Word.

Each book of the Bible reflects its human author’s personality and background. For example, Moses was the political leader of the Israelites in the desert; Daniel rose to the rank of prime minister while a captive in Babylon; and Paul, the well-educated former Pharisee, wrote his letters from prison. Yet every word remained true to God’s central theme—that His love redeems those who call on His name.

In 2 Peter 1:21, we learn why the Bible is cohesive: God Himself spoke through each human writer. In some cases, the Holy Spirit brought to mind essential details (John 14:26), as when certain material was passed down orally for the Old Testament or the Gospels. Then, to enable the writing of prophecies, psalms, and letters, God’s Spirit revealed important truths (John 16:15).

The heavenly Father loves you and wants you to spend eternity with Him. For this reason, He used men from every walk of life to record His gospel message.”

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Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 15:4 NLT

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That We Might Have Hope

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. — Romans 15:4 | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: Psalm 102:18; Psalm 119:50; Habakkuk 2:2; Romans 4:23; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:16

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

(Romans 15:4, ESV)

Romans 15:4 (NLT) - Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Grace Nugget for 7.16.22

Grace Nugget for 7.16.22

Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

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Scriptures From God To Us Statement 16 God spoke they wrote

July 25, 2023 Verse Of The Day

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Everything That Was Written In The Past (Romans 15:4)

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4 NIV

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“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6 (NIV)

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” —Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” —John 5:24 (NIV)

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” —Romans 15:4 (NIV)

“The Bible is Alive” Devotional By YouVersion - Day 6: “The Bible Brings Hope”:

Ghana* was a devout Muslim until she discovered the life-transforming power of Jesus in 2016. But after converting to Christianity, she was abandoned, shunned, and ostracized by her community and family. At one point, her children were taken away from her and sent to a different country.

And although Ghana refused to renounce Jesus, she found herself without a solid support system to help her grow closer in her faith. Lonely and depressed, she even considered committing suicide. But eventually she met someone who downloaded YouVersion onto her phone.

At first Ghana wasn’t interested, but later she began reading the Verse of the Day at dawn so that she could meditate on its meaning and use it as a guide for her day. And over time, something unexpected happened…

“The verses became alive and dwelt inside of me. They taught me how to deal with people in healthy ways, and they helped me recover from my depression. Even though I was abandoned, I found comfort any time I read it. Anytime I read the Verse of the Day, in some special way it lifts me up and gives me hope. It’s as if God is always directly speaking to me through the verses.”

Ghana now looks for opportunities to share the Verse of the Day everywhere she goes. She posts verses online to encourage her community, and talks about Scripture at work with her coworkers and clients.

Her story is just one example of what God’s Word can do in all of us. Situations may shift, emotions may fluctuate, people may disappoint or abandon us—but the Word of God endures forever. And because of that, we can experience peace and hope that transcends our circumstances. Because when we allow God’s Word into our hearts, it will remain there.

Today, ask God to bring His Word to life in you by praying this prayer:

God, You made me and You know me. You alone have the power to transform my life. So today I am asking You to align my life with Your Word. No matter what I face, give me the boldness to remain true to Your Word so that I can proclaim Your truth and love to the people You place in my life. Make the roots of my faith grow down deep as I draw close to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(*Name has been changed to protect the identity of the person.”)

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 15:4 NLT

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Taught But Not Learning

by Aiden Wilson Tozer

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Sciptures we might have hope. — Romans 15:4

A proverb has it that all we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history. The truth of this is demonstrated plainly in the records of religious denominations. Almost every denomination began as a revolt against theological error or formality in worship, worldliness in conduct, externalism or ecclesiastical tyranny. A discontented man of great spiritual desire was joined by a few others of like mind. These had or soon received clear religious experience that gave urgency to their witness and zeal to their efforts. Usually they threw off the burden of religious complexities and turned to simplicity and inwardness. So great was the relief that those who rushed to join them felt that they had indeed recaptured the glory of the Early Church, and not one of them would have believed that their precious God-enamored band of Christians could ever forget. But they did. Or if they did not, the next generation did. It is one of the anomalies of religion that the second generation members of a spiritual movement usually go back to the bondage from which their fathers escaped such a short while before. With many sad examples to warn them they yet move as if hypnotized or sleepwalking straight back into captivity. They will not learn from others' experience. The same is true of local churches. Many of the very persons who flee the worldly confusion of a dead church for the spiritual freedom of a live one will, when elected to places of influences in the new fellowship, soon begin to introduce into that fellowship the identical practices that killed their former church and drove them from it. Little by little every unscriptural abuse, every idol, every golden calf will appear to grieve the Spirit and stifle the life of the people. And nothing anyone can say will halt this march back into the twilight.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

(Romans 15:4, ESV)

A Cree Indian Rock Star and a Lesson on Hope

A Cree Indian Rock Star and a Lesson on Hope

The Christian Science Monitor published an article on November 21 on the ’70’s rock icon Buffy Sainte-Marie. (Just an aside, there is nothing scientific or Christian to the religious organization “Christian Science”.) The article titled, “First lady of Indigenous music: Buffy Sainte-Marie on her storied career”. The Cree Indian, with an Academy Award in addition to her long list of musical…

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Verse of the Day 7-5-22

Verse of the Day 7-5-22

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4 The Old Testament Scriptures are of great importance to a Christian’s spiritual life. They are full of personal examples of spiritual victories and failures that can help us as we strive to follow God and…

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