Boldness To Enter The Holiest


Hebrews 9:6–8 (NKJV)

"Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance; the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing."


Deuteronomy 11:26–28 (NKJV)

"Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today; and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way which I command you today, to go after other gods which you have not known."


2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."


Hebrews 9:12 (NKJV)

"Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."


Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)

"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill."


2 Peter 1:5–9 (NKJV)

"But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."


Romans 3:20 (NKJV)

"Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin."


Romans 6:14 (NKJV)

"For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace."


Hebrews 10:19–22 (NKJV)

"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water."


Exodus 20:18–21 (NKJV)

"Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off. Then they said to Moses, 'You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.' And Moses said to the people, 'Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin.' So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was."


2 Corinthians 4:3–4 (NKJV)

"But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them."


Hebrews 10:2 (NKJV)

"For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins."


Overview

  1. Under the old covenant, the veil separated God from man
  2. Jesus has redeemed and reconciled us through His finished work
  3. Under the new covenant, we can enter boldly into God’s presence!
  4. Practical keys to walk in intimacy with your heavenly Father

Under the old covenant, the veil separated God from man

The tabernacle of Moses was divided into three distinct sections: the outer court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. While the priests could minister daily in the Holy Place, they were not permitted to enter the Holy of Holies, where God’s presence dwelled.

We see this described in Hebrews 9:6–8 (NKJV):

“Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance; the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.”

Inside the Holy Place (“the first part of the tabernacle”) stood the Table of Showbread, the Menorah, and the Altar of Incense. Beyond it, separated by a thick veil, was the Holy of Holies (“the second part”), where the presence of God dwelled.

Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies—and even then, only once a year—bringing the blood of a sacrifice to atone for both his own sins and the sins of the people. The high priest would enter with great trepidation, knowing he had to be blameless before God, or he risked being struck down.

This was man’s relationship with God under the old covenant—access to His presence was restricted, and drawing close to Him was marked by fear and uncertainty. But this separation was never God’s heart for us. From the very beginning, His desire was to dwell among His people in closeness and intimacy.

Under the law, man’s standing before God depended on his own efforts, obedience, and performance. If we keep the law, we are blessed; if we fail, we are cursed (Deut. 11:26–28). The law demands perfection, and no man can meet its standard. Rather than making us holy or bringing us closer to God, it reveals our inability to attain righteousness on our own and points to our need for a Savior.

In His love and wisdom, God made a way—not through our efforts, but through the sacrifice of His own Son—so that we can be fully reconciled to Him and walk once more in fellowship with Him today!

Jesus has redeemed and reconciled us through His finished work

God is both holy and just. He cannot overlook sin, because that would compromise His righteousness. At the same time, He is full of mercy and love, desiring to bring us close to Him. How could He do both—uphold justice while extending mercy to sinful man?

The answer is found at the cross. Because sin demanded judgment, a perfect sacrifice was required to satisfy God’s righteousness. Jesus, the Son of God who was without sin, took upon Himself the full weight of our sins (2 Cor. 5:21). On the cross, He bore the judgment, wrath, and separation from God that we deserved so that we could receive His righteousness.

In doing so, our Lord Jesus completely fulfilled God’s righteous requirements. Now, God’s very holiness—the same holiness that once demanded our judgment—demands our acquittal and justification! This is not a compromise of God’s standards, but the perfect fulfillment of the law through Christ’s sacrifice. In fact, God is righteous in making us righteous!

Today, our sins have been forgiven, and we have been eternally redeemed by His precious blood (Heb. 9:12)!

In biblical times, a person enslaved by debt could only be set free if someone paid the ransom price. Likewise, we were enslaved to sin and bound under the penalty of the law. But Jesus paid the full price of our sin—not with silver or gold, but with His own blood at the cross—that we might walk in true freedom and reign in life today.

Now, this does not mean that the law is irrelevant or that morality no longer matters. The law was not abolished, but perfectly fulfilled in Christ (Matt. 5:17). And the Word tells us it is the understanding of our complete forgiveness in Christ that produces godly character and moral excellence (2 Pet. 1:5–9). The law demanded holiness but could never produce it (Rom. 3:20). Grace, through the finished work of Jesus, transforms us from the inside out and empowers us to walk in true holiness and victory over sin (Rom. 6:14).

The same blood of Jesus that cleansed us of our sins has also granted us full and unrestricted access to God’s presence. When Jesus died on the cross, something extraordinary happened—the veil in the temple, which separated the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place, was torn from top to bottom. This was not the work of man, but of God Himself, signifying that the barrier between God and man had been forever removed!

Now, through Christ’s finished work, we are not only forgiven and redeemed but also fully accepted and reconciled to God.

Under the new covenant, we can enter boldly into God’s presence!

So, what does this mean for us today?

Just as a bride’s veil is lifted during a wedding ceremony to remove any barrier between her and her bridegroom, God has removed the veil so that we can draw near to Him freely through a new and living way!

“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”
—Hebrews 10:19–22 NKJV

“New” — In Greek, the word “new” (prosphatos) means “freshly slain.” This means that Jesus’ sacrifice is not just a past event but a present reality, as fresh and powerful today as the moment His blood was shed.

“Living” — The more you come to God, the more you truly live! Each time you step into His presence—whether in worship, prayer, or simply spending time with Him—your spirit, soul, and body come alive in His resurrection life.

Under the old covenant, man approached God in an old and dying way, with trepidation and consciousness of their sins. Today, because of Jesus’ finished work, we can come before our heavenly Father in a new and living way—with boldness and confidence, knowing that we are fully redeemed, accepted, and loved.

When a bride’s veil is lifted, the bridegroom kisses the bride as an expression of his love. In the same way, worship is our intimate response to God’s love. The Greek word for worship, proskyneō, means “to kiss”—to draw near in closeness and affection. Today, God invites us to come close, to experience His presence, and to worship Him with a heart fully assured of His love.

Practical keys to walk in intimacy with your heavenly Father

The veil has been torn, and the way into our heavenly Father’s presence is now open. But how do we practically walk in intimacy with Him?

Here are three ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him:

1. Be conscious that the veil has been removed

Although the veil has been removed through Christ’s finished work, many believers still live as if it remains. They hesitate to draw near to God, held back by guilt, fear, or the belief that they must first prove their worthiness.

This is what happened at Mount Sinai (Exod. 20:18–21). When the Israelites heard God speak, they were so afraid that they distanced themselves and asked Moses to speak to God on their behalf, saying, “Let not God speak with us, lest we die” (Exod. 20:19).

Today, though the veil in the temple has been removed, the enemy is out to veil the hearts and minds of people to keep them from seeing the gospel of grace:

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.”
—2 Corinthians 4:3–4 NKJV

If the gospel were powerless, why would the enemy go to such lengths to veil it? The truth is, the gospel is glorious, powerful, and life-transforming, and the enemy wants to keep us from experiencing it. That’s why, as believers, we must be fully conscious that the veil has been removed. Today, we have free and unrestricted access to our heavenly Father—so let’s live in the fullness of that reality!

2. Come to Him boldly!

Our heavenly Father wants us to come to Him boldly!

When we do so, we are not being presumptuous—we are honoring the blood of Jesus. The Bible tells us that when we have been fully cleansed by His blood, we should have “no more consciousness of sins” (Heb. 10:2). To honor His blood is, therefore, to be more conscious of what He has done, than of our own failures or shortcomings.

Today, our Father sees us in His beloved Son. All that Jesus is before the Father, we are in Him! So, we can draw near with assurance, knowing that we are fully accepted, deeply loved, and always welcome in Abba’s presence.

3. Speak simply from your heart

Our heavenly Father isn’t looking for polished prayers or eloquent words—He simply wants us to come to Him as we are and speak from our hearts.

We can pour out our hearts to Him about anything. When we feel weighed down or discouraged, we can come to Him honestly and say, “Lord, today was really difficult. I feel overwhelmed, but I bring my situation to You.”

The moment we turn to Him, we step into the living way—where His peace calms our hearts, His wisdom guides us, and His presence refreshes our souls. The more we speak to Him openly, the more we will experience the depth of His love and the power of His presence.

So this week, will you come boldly before Him and speak simply from your heart? As you draw near, may you experience His love afresh, be filled with His resurrection life, and walk in the joy and freedom He has given you!

Here are the full Bible verses extracted from the text above:


Hebrews 9:6–8 (NKJV)

"Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services. But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance; the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing."


Deuteronomy 11:26–28 (NKJV)

"Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today; and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way which I command you today, to go after other gods which you have not known."


2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."


Hebrews 9:12 (NKJV)

"Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."


Matthew 5:17 (NKJV)

"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill."


2 Peter 1:5–9 (NKJV)

"But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."


Romans 3:20 (NKJV)

"Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin."


Romans 6:14 (NKJV)

"For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace."


Hebrews 10:19–22 (NKJV)

"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water."


Exodus 20:18–21 (NKJV)

"Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off. Then they said to Moses, 'You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.' And Moses said to the people, 'Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin.' So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was."


2 Corinthians 4:3–4 (NKJV)

"But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them."


Hebrews 10:2 (NKJV)

"For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins."


These are all the full Bible verses referenced in the text. Let me know if you need anything else! 😊

It seems like you're requesting Bible verses related to healing and the power of prayer, inspired by the testimonies shared in the text. Here are a few Bible verses that align with themes of healing, faith, and the power of Jesus' name:

  1. Matthew 8:17
    “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”

  2. James 5:14-15
    “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”

  3. 1 Peter 2:24
    “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”

  4. Isaiah 53:5
    “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”

  5. Mark 16:17-18
    “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”

  6. Matthew 17:20
    “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’”

These verses reflect the healing power that believers are encouraged to pray for and act upon in faith. Would you like further clarification or exploration of specific verses?

Here are the full Bible verses that align with the statements mentioned in the text:

  1. Acts 14:8-10 (Paul heals a crippled man)

    "In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed, and called out, 'Stand up on your feet!' At that, the man jumped up and began to walk."

    This passage reflects the idea that healing happens as the Word goes forth, similar to the example given about Paul healing a man while preaching.

  2. Matthew 8:16-17 (Jesus heals many people)

    "When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 'He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.'"

    This reflects the idea of God healing and the power of His grace, as mentioned in the text, that God heals by grace, not by what we deserve.

  3. Isaiah 53:4-5 (Jesus bears our sicknesses)

    "Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

    This passage is referenced to emphasize that healing comes through Jesus, and it aligns with the idea of God healing us through His grace, not because we deserve it.

  4. Exodus 15:26 (God's promise to heal)

    "He said, 'If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.'"

    This passage connects to the idea of God's healing and grace, offering healing to His people under His covenant.

  5. Romans 8:28 (God works all things for good)

    "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

    This reflects the broader context of God’s will being for our good, even when things don't go as planned, reminding us to trust in His grace.

  6. John 11:25-26 (Jesus and the resurrection)

    "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"

    This speaks to the ultimate healing—eternal life through Jesus Christ, showing that our hope is not in physical healing alone but also in the resurrection and eternal life.

These verses align with the themes of grace, healing, and God's promises as mentioned in the text.

Here is a Bible verse related to the themes in your text, emphasizing the importance of God’s desire for proximity and the sacrifice of Jesus:

Hebrews 9:11-15 (NKJV):

11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.
12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.
13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh,
14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 10:19-22 (NKJV):

19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,
21 and having a High Priest over the house of God,
22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

In these verses, we see the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice—His blood that tore the veil in the Temple, signifying that through Him, we can now boldly approach God. The sacrifice was once and for all, granting eternal redemption and reconciliation with God. This is the same message in your reflection that God wants you near and has made a way for you to come boldly into His presence through Christ.

The text you've provided seems to be a spoken commentary, which includes references to biblical teachings, but it's not structured as direct Bible verses. However, it includes themes related to key biblical concepts, such as the difference between the law and grace, the priesthood, the holiness of God, and the new covenant through Christ.

I can provide the actual Bible verses that relate to the themes discussed in the text. Here's a selection of Bible verses connected to the main ideas in your text:

  1. The tearing of the veil (symbolizing access to God through Christ):

    • Matthew 27:51 (NIV): "At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split."
    • This event symbolizes the removal of the barrier between humanity and God, allowing direct access through Jesus.
  2. The Old Covenant and the Law:

    • Exodus 19:16-19 (NIV): "On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast. Everyone in the camp trembled. Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain."
    • This describes the awe and fear of the people when God gave the law at Mount Sinai, where the people were afraid to come near God's presence.
  3. The New and Living Way through Jesus:

    • Hebrews 10:19-20 (NIV): "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,"
    • This passage explains the new way of access to God through Jesus, replacing the old system of the law.
  4. The High Priest’s Approach to God:

    • Leviticus 16:2 (NIV): "The Lord said to Moses: 'Tell Aaron your brother not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will die. Because I appear in the cloud over the atonement cover.'"
    • This highlights the strict conditions under which the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies, a place where God’s presence dwelled.
  5. God’s Holiness and Justice:

    • Leviticus 10:1-2 (NIV): "Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord."
    • This shows the seriousness of God’s holiness and the consequences of not respecting His commands.
  6. Ignorance is no excuse before God:

    • Acts 17:30 (NIV): "In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent."
    • This verse speaks to the fact that ignorance of God’s ways is not an excuse; He calls all people to repentance.

These Bible verses reflect the core teachings from the commentary you've shared, emphasizing the importance of holiness, the contrast between the Old and New Covenants, and the reality of God's justice and grace.

The passage you provided seems like a sermon or a teaching reflecting on biblical concepts such as creation, sin, self-righteousness, and redemption through Jesus Christ. While the text doesn’t appear to quote specific Bible verses, it touches on themes that are rooted in various parts of Scripture.

To help provide full Bible verses relevant to the themes in your text, I'll cite key passages that reflect these ideas:

  1. Man was made from dust:

    • Genesis 2:7 (NIV): "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
  2. We are made in God's image:

    • Genesis 1:26-27 (NIV): "Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
  3. God's Spirit in us:

    • Job 33:4 (NIV): "The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life."
    • Romans 8:11 (NIV): "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you."
  4. Self-righteousness:

    • Romans 10:3 (NIV): "Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness."
    • Isaiah 64:6 (NIV): "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away."
  5. Jesus' crucifixion and the veil being torn:

    • Matthew 27:50-51 (NIV): "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split."
    • Mark 15:37-38 (NIV): "With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom."
  6. The Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge:

    • Genesis 2:9 (NIV): "The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."
    • Revelation 2:7 (NIV): "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
  7. The nature of man's sin and need for redemption:

    • Romans 3:23 (NIV): "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
    • Romans 6:23 (NIV): "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

These passages align with the themes you've mentioned, including creation from dust, being made in God's image, the problem of self-righteousness, and the significance of Jesus' crucifixion.

Here are the full Bible verses you're referring to:

  1. John 11:35 (KJV)
    "Jesus wept."
    (This is the shortest verse in the Bible.)

  2. Matthew 23:37 (KJV)
    "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!"

The story you shared about the mother hen protecting her chicks is often used as a metaphor for Christ’s sacrificial love. Let me know if you need further elaboration or more references!

Here are the full Bible verses that relate to the themes in the passage you provided:


Decay & Eternal Life

  • Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)
    "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."

  • Revelation 21:4 (NKJV)
    "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."


Righteousness & God's Justice

  • Romans 3:25-26 (NKJV)
    "Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)
    "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."


Grace & Morality

  • 2 Peter 1:5-9 (NKJV)
    "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."

  • Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV)
    "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."


These verses align with the themes in the passage: the permanence of God's word, the absence of decay in eternity, righteousness through Christ, and the role of grace in producing true morality. Let me know if you'd like any more references! 🙌📖

Here are the full Bible verses relevant to the themes in your text:

God's Righteousness in Christ and the Forgiveness of Sins

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)

    "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

  2. Romans 3:25-26 (KJV)

    "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
    To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus."

  3. Romans 8:1 (KJV)

    "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

Redemption and Eternal Forgiveness

  1. Hebrews 9:12 (KJV)

    "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us."

  2. Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)

    "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."

  3. Colossians 1:14 (KJV)

    "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins."

Consequences of Sin and Healing

  1. John 5:14 (KJV)

    "Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee."

  2. Romans 5:12 (KJV)

    "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."

  3. Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

    "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

Justification by Faith – Martin Luther’s Revelation

  1. Romans 1:17 (KJV)

    "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

  2. Galatians 3:11 (KJV)

    "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

  3. Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV)

    "Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."

These verses support the key themes you mentioned: God's righteousness in Christ, redemption, eternal forgiveness, the consequences of sin, and justification by faith, which played a crucial role in Martin Luther's Reformation. Let me know if you need more! 🙌

It looks like you’re referencing a sermon or a teaching with various biblical themes. Below are some of the key scriptures that align with the message:

  1. Forgiveness and Justification in Christ

    • Psalm 51:1 – "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions."
    • Ephesians 1:7 – "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."
    • Romans 8:1 – "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
  2. Praise and Worship with Joyful Noise

    • Psalm 100:1-2 – "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing."
    • Psalm 150:3-6 – "Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord."
  3. Jesus as the Rock That Never Rolls

    • Deuteronomy 32:4 – "He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he."
    • Matthew 7:24-25 – "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock."
  4. The Blood of the Lamb and Passover

    • Exodus 12:13 – "And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt."
    • Hebrews 9:22 – "And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission."
  5. God is For Us

    • Romans 8:31 – "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"
    • Isaiah 41:10 – "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
  6. The Veil is Torn

    • Matthew 27:51 – "And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent."
    • Hebrews 10:19-20 – "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh."

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It looks like you’re asking for full Bible verses related to a sermon or message, particularly Genesis 29:17-28 regarding Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. Here are the complete verses from the KJV (King James Version):

Genesis 29:17-28 (KJV)

17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
23 And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
24 And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
25 And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
26 And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
28 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.

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Here are the Bible verses that closely relate to the themes and ideas expressed in the text you provided:

  1. "In the leading way"

    • Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."
  2. "When you're talking to Him, you're getting alive again"

    • John 6:63 (NIV)"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life."
  3. "God can put just one thought in that person's mind"

    • Proverbs 21:1 (NIV)"In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him."
  4. "You cannot make him all right, but God can"

    • Philippians 2:13 (NIV)"For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."
  5. "Sing a song to Him"

    • Ephesians 5:19 (NIV)"Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord."
  6. "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the house of the Lord"

    • Psalm 122:1 (KJV)"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."
  7. "The Bible says, as you are singing, you are being filled with the Holy Spirit"

    • Ephesians 5:18-19 (NIV)"Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord."
  8. "Disease is nothing more than an absence of life"

    • John 10:10 (NIV)"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
  9. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved"

    • Acts 16:31 (NIV)"They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.'"
  10. "There is therefore now no condemnation"

  • Romans 8:1 (NIV)"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
  1. "The Lord bless you and keep you..."
  • Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

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