Sword and Light Samplings

Memory Work for September/October, 2011

Philippians 4:1-23
1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all.
The Lord is near. 
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be. And the God of peace will be with you.
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
13 I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.
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14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.
15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 
16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.
17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.
18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus  the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.
20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet all God's people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
22 All God's people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.



November

John 17:3
"Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent."

John 20:31
"But these things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His Name."

Acts 2: 38-39
38 "Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39 The promise is for you and your children and for all ho are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call...

Proverbs 16:23
"A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction."

December

Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other Name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Psalms 127:3-5
3 "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children are a reward from Him. 
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.


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January

John 15: 18-22
18 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first.
19 If you belonged to the world,  it would love you as its own. As it its, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. This is why the world hates you.
20 Remember the words I spoke to you: If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed My teaching they will obey yours also.
21 They will treat you this way because of My Name, for they do not know the One who sent Me. 
22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sins.
23 He who hates Me hates My Father as well.
24 If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But not they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both Me and My Father.
25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated Me without reason.'"
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