Purpose

He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.

The LORD said: “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will intercede with your enemy in your time of trouble, in your time of distress.

Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?

When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”

For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.

The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.

taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.

So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

The fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.

And now you intend to reduce to slavery the men and women of Judah and Jerusalem. But are you not also guilty before the LORD your God?

You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”

He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.