Topic
Building A House
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For every house is built by someone; but he who built all things is God.
Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.
Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
Go up to the mountain, bring wood, and build the house. I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified,” says Yahweh.
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say? — read the full passage →
Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”
Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. — read the full passage →
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. — read the full passage →
For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s farming, God’s building.
But when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. — read the full passage →
“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it was founded on the rock.
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
Thus says Yahweh, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of house will you build to me? and what place shall be my rest? — read the full passage →
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
They shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat their fruit. — read the full passage →
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever.”
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
You shall be blessed when you come in, and you shall be blessed when you go out.
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →
coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious. — read the full passage →
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock.
Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; — read the full passage →
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, — read the full passage →
You shall tell him, ‘Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.
“Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies waste?
For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who built the house has more honor than the house.
Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →
Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and Yahweh’s house, and the wall of Jerusalem all around.
Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Now my eyes shall be open, and my ears attentive, to the prayer that is made in this place. — read the full passage →
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn’t yet know as he ought to know. — read the full passage →
I also tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hadeswill not prevail against it.
Build houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat their fruit.
He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →
Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like. — read the full passage →
Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,
Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like.
“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it. — read the full passage →
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, because you trample on the poor, and take taxes from him of wheat: You have built houses of cut stone, but you will not dwell in them. You have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine.
Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.
Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. — read the full passage →
Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”
If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →
When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. — read the full passage →
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s farming, God’s building. — read the full passage →
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function,
The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
We love him, because he first loved us.
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.
contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
Give us today our daily bread.
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. — read the full passage →
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.
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