God speaks
John 20:31 ' ... these are written, that you all might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you all might have life through his name.
John 5
²⁰ For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you all may marvel.
²¹ For as the Father raises up the dead, and quickens [brings to life] them; even so the Son quickens whom he will.
²² For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment to the Son:
²³ That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honours not the Son honours not the Father who has sent him.
²⁴ Verily [truly], verily [truly], I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death to life.
²⁵ Verily, verily, I say to you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
²⁶ For as the Father has life in himself; so has he given to the Son to have life in himself;
²⁷ And has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
²⁸ Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, ²⁹ and shall come forth; they that have done good, to the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, to the resurrection of damnation.
Mark 10
⁴² But Jesus called them to him, and said to them, You all know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles [nations not descended from Jacob] exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
⁴³ But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
⁴⁴ And whosoever of you will be the chiefest [of all], shall be servant of all.
⁴⁵ For even the Son of man came not to be ministered to [served], but to minister [serve], and to give his life a ransom for many.
Guitar instrumental - Mark Moulynox
From the CD 'Country Gospel Instrumental' available at www.markmx.com.
Peter Shurley on violin.
Psalm 46 v 10
Be still and know that I am God x 3
Exodus 15 v 26
I am the Lord that healeth thee x 3
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Psalm 71 v 1
In Thee O Lord do I put my trust x 3
Matthew 5
¹ And seeing the multitudes, he [Jesus] went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him: ² and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
³ Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ Blessed are all of you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
¹² Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.
¹³ You all are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?
It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
¹⁴ You all are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel [bowl], but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.
¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.