The world has fallen into sin, but God continues to give us gifts. Some of the gifts that God gives us after the fall are repentance and forgiveness. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Revelation 20:1-6 and Mark 3:20-35.

Jesus prayed, “Father, glorify your name!” The Father has glorified his name in Christ’s death, and he will glorify it again in our lives. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Isaiah 43:1-7 and Hebrews 5:7-9.

God doesn’t think of greatness like most people do. He sees greatness not in pride and arrogance, but in humble service. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Numbers 12:1-15 and James 3:13-18.

In times of distress and in times of grief we turn to Christ because we know of his compassion and because he has given us a new perspective on death. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Lamentations 3:22-33 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-15.

God gives us gifts with a purpose. Some intentional gifts from our Ascended Lord are grace and growth. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Acts 1:1-11 and Luke 24:44-53.

Put on the full armor of God and keep alert in prayer so that you may stand against the devil’s schemes! Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are 1 Kings 18:21-39 and Mark 9:14-27.

Romans 5:1-11 – A heart full of God’s love is personified by peace and proved in suffering. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Job 1:13-22 and Mark 8:31-38.

Revelation 7:9-17 – Amen! Amen is a word used in the Bible to express that something is most certainly true. It is most certainly true that as Christians our tribulation is temporary, and our celebration is eternal. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are 1 John 3:1-3 and Matthew 5:1-12.

John 2:13-22 – What does ‘zeal’ even mean?? Listen and find out! We worship with zeal, not by checking boxes, but by checking Scripture. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Exodus 20:1-17 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.

Hebrews 12:1-3 – As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we learn of his love, and we run with perseverance. Two additional readings that pair well with these verses are Zechariah 9:9-12 and Mark 11:1-10.