Memorial Day

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

so shall my word be that goes out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing I sent it to do.

“Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. — read the full passage →

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

When all the nation had completely passed over the Jordan, Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, — read the full passage →

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Moses said to the people, “Remember this day, in which you came out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand Yahweh brought you out from this place. No leavened bread shall be eaten.

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

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.

Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

You shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with mighty men, and with all men of war, says the Lord Yahweh.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. — read the full passage →

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — read the full passage →

Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →

He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

“Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, ‘I said indeed that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever.’ But now Yahweh says, ‘Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

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,

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

“Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

This day shall be to you for a memorial, and you shall keep it a feast to Yahweh: throughout your generations you shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever.

and that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor their memory perish from their seed.

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 →

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.

“Also in the day of your gladness, and in your set feasts, and in the beginnings of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; and they shall be to you for a memorial before your God. I am Yahweh your God.”

But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope. — read the full passage →

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

“‘You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.

Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, — read the full passage →

For thus says Yahweh, “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream: and you will nurse. You will be carried on her side, and will be dandled on her knees.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

Where I go, you know, and you know the way.”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.

Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up.

“At that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince who stands for the children of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be found written in the book. — read the full passage →

For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you.

Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!

For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai grew greater and greater.

If they blow just one, then the princes, the heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you.

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

I thank my God whenever I remember you,

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. — read the full passage →

How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!”

When all the nation had completely passed over the Jordan, Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, — read the full passage →

Don’t be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. God relented of the disaster which he said he would do to them, and he didn’t do it. — read the full passage →

If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?

We have an altar from which those who serve the holy tabernacle have no right to eat.

But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope. — read the full passage →

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn’t eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn’t drink from the flock’s milk?

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

For in it is revealed God’s righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, “But the righteous shall live by faith.”

He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” — read the full passage →

Thus says Yahweh: “For three transgressions of Moab, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime;

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: — read the full passage →

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,

But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.