Organizing

Let all things be done decently and in order.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

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,

Yahweh answered me, “Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

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? — read the full passage →

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

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 →

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

A man’s goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.

They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon had built Yahweh’s house in Jerusalem: and they waited on their office according to their order.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. — read the full passage →

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. — read the full passage →

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

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.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. — read the full passage →

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; — read the full passage →

On the next day, Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from the morning to the evening. — read the full passage →

God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

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.

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.

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.”

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

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is to come.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. — read the full passage →

You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.

Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.

A certain man who was lame from his mother’s womb was being carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask gifts for the needy of those who entered into the temple.

They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.

The same was in the beginning with God.

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?

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.

Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

But he answered them, “You see all of these things, don’t you? Most certainly I tell you, there will not be left here one stone on another, that will not be thrown down.”

I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply. — read the full passage →

for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you.

God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.

(and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray.

and he made us to be a Kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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

For some of these are people who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

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.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.

by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

But the one and the same Spirit works all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires.

Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

But these had gone ahead, and were waiting for us at Troas.

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

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

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:

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.”

God called the expanse “sky”. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.