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John 10:10 … I have come that they may John 10:10 … I have come that they may have life, and that they may have have life, and that they may have it it more more abundantly. abundantly.

John 10:10 … I have come that they may John 10:10 … I have come that they may have life, and that they may have have life, and that they may have it it more more abundantly. abundantly.

John 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father John 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every every branch branch that bears fruit He prunes, that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 "Abide in Me, and I have spoken to you. 4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you the vine, you are are the branches. He who the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. for without Me you can do nothing.

John 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father John 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every every branch branch that bears fruit He prunes, that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 "Abide in Me, and I have spoken to you. 4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you the vine, you are are the branches. He who the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. for without Me you can do nothing.

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Romans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be Romans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. also, just as among the other Gentiles.

Romans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be Romans 1:13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. also, just as among the other Gentiles.

1 Timothy 2:3 For this 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is is good and good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be savedwho desires all men to be saved and to and to come to the knowledge of the truth.come to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His His promise, as some count slackness, but promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, is longsuffering toward us, not willing that not willing that any should perish but that all should come any should perish but that all should come to repentance. to repentance.

1 Timothy 2:3 For this 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is is good and good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be savedwho desires all men to be saved and to and to come to the knowledge of the truth.come to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His His promise, as some count slackness, but promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, is longsuffering toward us, not willing that not willing that any should perish but that all should come any should perish but that all should come to repentance. to repentance.

Luke 15:8" Or what woman, having ten Luke 15:8" Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds carefully until she finds it?it? 9 "And when she 9 "And when she has found has found it, it, she calls she calls her her friends and friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." sinner who repents."

Luke 15:8" Or what woman, having ten Luke 15:8" Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds carefully until she finds it?it? 9 "And when she 9 "And when she has found has found it, it, she calls she calls her her friends and friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." sinner who repents."

1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we, brethren, 1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. 18 Therefore we wanted with great desire. 18 Therefore we wanted to come to you -- even I, Paul, time and to come to you -- even I, Paul, time and again -- but Satan hindered us. 19 For what again -- but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is Is it it not even you in the presence of our Lord not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 20 For you are Jesus Christ at His coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy. our glory and joy.

1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we, brethren, 1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. 18 Therefore we wanted with great desire. 18 Therefore we wanted to come to you -- even I, Paul, time and to come to you -- even I, Paul, time and again -- but Satan hindered us. 19 For what again -- but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is Is it it not even you in the presence of our Lord not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 20 For you are Jesus Christ at His coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy. our glory and joy.

Romans 15:26 For it pleased those from Romans 15:26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have performed this and Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. way of you to Spain.

Romans 15:26 For it pleased those from Romans 15:26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have performed this and Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. way of you to Spain.

Acts 4:32 Now the multitude of those who Acts 4:32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid things that were sold, 35 and laid them them at at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. each as anyone had need.

Acts 4:32 Now the multitude of those who Acts 4:32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid things that were sold, 35 and laid them them at at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. each as anyone had need.

Matthew 6:19 " Do not lay up for yourselves Matthew 6:19 " Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 "but lay up for yourselves steal; 20 "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 "For where your break in and steal. 21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:19 " Do not lay up for yourselves Matthew 6:19 " Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 "but lay up for yourselves steal; 20 "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 "For where your break in and steal. 21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.treasure is, there your heart will be also.

1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this this world, world, and it is and it is certain we can carry certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and temptation and a snare, and into into many many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all love of money is a root of all kinds of kinds of evil, evil, for which some have strayed from the faith for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this this world, world, and it is and it is certain we can carry certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and temptation and a snare, and into into many many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all love of money is a root of all kinds of kinds of evil, evil, for which some have strayed from the faith for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.through with many sorrows.

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.to those who are of the household of faith.

Acts 20:35 Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is Acts 20:35 Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "more blessed to give than to receive.' "

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.to those who are of the household of faith.

Acts 20:35 Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is Acts 20:35 Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "more blessed to give than to receive.' "

2 Peter 1:5 But also for this very reason, 2 Peter 1:5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, yours and abound, you will be you will be neither neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:5 But also for this very reason, 2 Peter 1:5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, yours and abound, you will be you will be neither neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. control.

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. control.

2 Peter 1:8 For if these things are yours and 2 Peter 1:8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:8 For if these things are yours and 2 Peter 1:8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to continuing city, but we seek the one to come. 15 Therefore by Him let us come. 15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. thanks to His name.

Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to continuing city, but we seek the one to come. 15 Therefore by Him let us come. 15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. thanks to His name.

Psalm 30:1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You Psalm 30:1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. 3 O LORD, out to You, And You healed me. 3 O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, You saints of His, And give thanks at the You saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. 6 Now in my joy comes in the morning. 6 Now in my prosperity I said, "I shall never be moved."prosperity I said, "I shall never be moved."

Psalm 30:1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You Psalm 30:1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. 3 O LORD, out to You, And You healed me. 3 O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, You saints of His, And give thanks at the You saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. 6 Now in my joy comes in the morning. 6 Now in my prosperity I said, "I shall never be moved."prosperity I said, "I shall never be moved."

7 LORD, by Your favor You have made my 7 LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, and I was troubled. 8 I cried out to You, O and I was troubled. 8 I cried out to You, O LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication: LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication: 9 "What profit is there in my blood, When I 9 "What profit is there in my blood, When I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth? 10 Hear, O You? Will it declare Your truth? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper!" 11 You have turned for me my helper!" 11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.give thanks to You forever.

7 LORD, by Your favor You have made my 7 LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, and I was troubled. 8 I cried out to You, O and I was troubled. 8 I cried out to You, O LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication: LORD; And to the LORD I made supplication: 9 "What profit is there in my blood, When I 9 "What profit is there in my blood, When I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth? 10 Hear, O You? Will it declare Your truth? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper!" 11 You have turned for me my helper!" 11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, 12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.give thanks to You forever.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Jesus.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Jesus.

John 15:4 "John 15:4 "AbideAbide in Me, and I in you. As the in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abidesabides in the vine, neither can you, unless you in the vine, neither can you, unless you abideabide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who branches. He who abidesabides in Me, and I in him, in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 "If anyone does not nothing. 6 "If anyone does not abideabide in Me, he in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 "If you and they are burned. 7 "If you abideabide in Me, and in Me, and My words My words abideabide in you, you will ask what you in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 "By this desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. 9 " As the Father so you will be My disciples. 9 " As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; loved Me, I also have loved you; abideabide in My in My love. 10 "If you keep My commandments, you love. 10 "If you keep My commandments, you will will abideabide in My love, just as I have kept My in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and Father's commandments and abideabide in His love. in His love.

John 15:4 "John 15:4 "AbideAbide in Me, and I in you. As the in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abidesabides in the vine, neither can you, unless you in the vine, neither can you, unless you abideabide in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the in Me. 5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who branches. He who abidesabides in Me, and I in him, in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 "If anyone does not nothing. 6 "If anyone does not abideabide in Me, he in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 "If you and they are burned. 7 "If you abideabide in Me, and in Me, and My words My words abideabide in you, you will ask what you in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 "By this desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. 9 " As the Father so you will be My disciples. 9 " As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; loved Me, I also have loved you; abideabide in My in My love. 10 "If you keep My commandments, you love. 10 "If you keep My commandments, you will will abideabide in My love, just as I have kept My in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and Father's commandments and abideabide in His love. in His love.

Matthew 7:21 " Not everyone who says to Matthew 7:21 " Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me Father in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'you who practice lawlessness!'

Matthew 7:21 " Not everyone who says to Matthew 7:21 " Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me Father in heaven. 22 "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to Your name?' 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'you who practice lawlessness!'

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Christ who strengthens me.Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Christ who strengthens me.

John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 11 "These things I have spoken to His love. 11 "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 "This is My that your joy may be full. 12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. 14 "You are My friends if for his friends. 14 "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.you do whatever I command you.

John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 11 "These things I have spoken to His love. 11 "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 "This is My that your joy may be full. 12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. 14 "You are My friends if for his friends. 14 "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.you do whatever I command you.

1 John 3:24 Now he who keeps His 1 John 3:24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

1 John 3:24 Now he who keeps His 1 John 3:24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

Mark 3:31 Then His brothers and His mother Mark 3:31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, sitting around Him; and they said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You." 33 But He answered outside seeking You." 33 But He answered them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My brothers?" 34 And He looked around in a brothers?" 34 And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, circle at those who sat about Him, and said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 "For whoever does the will of God is My "For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother."brother and My sister and mother."

Mark 3:31 Then His brothers and His mother Mark 3:31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, sitting around Him; and they said to Him, "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are "Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You." 33 But He answered outside seeking You." 33 But He answered them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My brothers?" 34 And He looked around in a brothers?" 34 And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, circle at those who sat about Him, and said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 "Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 "For whoever does the will of God is My "For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother."brother and My sister and mother."

Luke 6:46 " But why do you call Me 'Lord, Luke 6:46 " But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? Luke 6:46 " But why do you call Me 'Lord, Luke 6:46 " But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?

John 4:32 But He said to them, "I have food John 4:32 But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." 33 to eat of which you do not know." 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him "Has anyone brought Him anything anything to eat?" to eat?" 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. work.

Job 23:12 I have not departed from the Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my the words of His mouth More than my necessary necessary food.food.

John 4:32 But He said to them, "I have food John 4:32 But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." 33 to eat of which you do not know." 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him "Has anyone brought Him anything anything to eat?" to eat?" 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. work.

Job 23:12 I have not departed from the Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my the words of His mouth More than my necessary necessary food.food.

John 6:38 "For I have come down from John 6:38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. of Him who sent Me.

Matthew 26:39 "O My Father, if it is Matthew 26:39 "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.“nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.“

Hebrews 5:8 though He was a Son, Hebrews 5:8 though He was a Son, yet yet He He learned obedience by the things which He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,all who obey Him,

John 6:38 "For I have come down from John 6:38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. of Him who sent Me.

Matthew 26:39 "O My Father, if it is Matthew 26:39 "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.“nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.“

Hebrews 5:8 though He was a Son, Hebrews 5:8 though He was a Son, yet yet He He learned obedience by the things which He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,all who obey Him,

1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we 1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.himself also to walk just as He walked.

1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we 1 John 2:3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.himself also to walk just as He walked.

3 different ways a person might obey:3 different ways a person might obey:

1. Because of fear 1. Because of fear

2. Because you feel like you need to2. Because you feel like you need to

3. Because you want to 3. Because you want to

3 different ways a person might obey:3 different ways a person might obey:

1. Because of fear 1. Because of fear

2. Because you feel like you need to2. Because you feel like you need to

3. Because you want to 3. Because you want to

John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. come to him and make Our home with him. 24 "He who does not love Me does not keep 24 "He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. 1 not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.commandments are not burdensome.

John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. come to him and make Our home with him. 24 "He who does not love Me does not keep 24 "He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. 1 not Mine but the Father's who sent Me. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.commandments are not burdensome.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as ourselves together, as is is the manner of the manner of some, but exhorting some, but exhorting one another, one another, and so and so much the more as you see the Day much the more as you see the Day approaching.approaching.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as ourselves together, as is is the manner of the manner of some, but exhorting some, but exhorting one another, one another, and so and so much the more as you see the Day much the more as you see the Day approaching.approaching.

1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift the gift of of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed my goods to feed the poor, the poor, and though I give and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long and and is is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails.things. 8 Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift the gift of of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed my goods to feed the poor, the poor, and though I give and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long and and is is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails.things. 8 Love never fails.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is is given by given by inspiration of God, and inspiration of God, and is is profitable for profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given to 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given to us all things that us all things that pertain pertain to life and to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,who called us by glory and virtue,

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is is given by given by inspiration of God, and inspiration of God, and is is profitable for profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. equipped for every good work.

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given to 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given to us all things that us all things that pertain pertain to life and to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,who called us by glory and virtue,

2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Christ.

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.the word of truth.

2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Christ.

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.the word of truth.

The foundation of living the abundant life The foundation of living the abundant life begins with reading our Bibles. begins with reading our Bibles.

• By reading we learn to know God By reading we learn to know God • By knowing we learn to love GodBy knowing we learn to love God• By loving we learn to obey God By loving we learn to obey God • By obeying we learn to abide in GodBy obeying we learn to abide in God• By abiding we learn to bear fruit for GodBy abiding we learn to bear fruit for God• By bearing fruit we experience the By bearing fruit we experience the abundant lifeabundant life

The foundation of living the abundant life The foundation of living the abundant life begins with reading our Bibles. begins with reading our Bibles.

• By reading we learn to know God By reading we learn to know God • By knowing we learn to love GodBy knowing we learn to love God• By loving we learn to obey God By loving we learn to obey God • By obeying we learn to abide in GodBy obeying we learn to abide in God• By abiding we learn to bear fruit for GodBy abiding we learn to bear fruit for God• By bearing fruit we experience the By bearing fruit we experience the abundant lifeabundant life

John 10:10 … I have come that they may John 10:10 … I have come that they may have life, and that they may have have life, and that they may have it it more more abundantly. abundantly.

John 10:10 … I have come that they may John 10:10 … I have come that they may have life, and that they may have have life, and that they may have it it more more abundantly. abundantly.