Wisdom from above vs earthly wisdomWisdom from above vs earthly wisdom
James 3:13-18 [13]Are there people among you who are wise and understanding? They are to prove it by their good lives, by their good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.
Mercy or kindness not sacrificeMercy or kindness not sacrifice
Matthew 12:7-8 [7]The scripture says, ‘It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.’ If you really knew what this means, you would not condemn people who are not guilty;
Teach God’s ways?Teach God’s ways?
Malachi 2:1-11 [1]The Lord Almighty says to the priests, “This command is for you: [2]You must honour me by what you do. If you will not listen to what I
Curse instead of blessingCurse instead of blessing
Malachi 2:1-11 [1]The Lord Almighty says to the priests, “This command is for you: [2]You must honour me by what you do. If you will not listen to what I
Food, blood and sexual immorality to abstainFood, blood and sexual immorality to abstain
Acts 15:20 [20]Instead, we should write a letter telling them not to eat any food that is ritually unclean because it has been offered to idols; to keep themselves from
Jesus invitation to the weary and burdenedJesus invitation to the weary and burdened
Matthew 11:25-30 [25]At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise
Honouring God with a right heart & attitudeHonouring God with a right heart & attitude
Malachi 1:6-14 [6]The Lord Almighty says to the priests, “A son honours his father, and a servant honours his master. I am your father — why don’t you honour me?
Unrepentant consequenceUnrepentant consequence
Matthew 11:20-27 [20]The people in the towns where Jesus had performed most of his miracles did not turn from their sins, so he reproached those towns. [21]“How terrible it will
Prophecy – the Lord’s reign on earthProphecy – the Lord’s reign on earth
Zechariah 14:1-21 [1]The day when the Lord will sit in judgement is near. Then Jerusalem will be looted, and the loot will be divided up before your eyes. [2]The Lord
Nehemiah’s prayerNehemiah’s prayer
Nehemiah 1:1-11 [1]This is the account of what Nehemiah son of Hacaliah accomplished. [2]Hanani, one of my brothers, arrived from Judah with another group, and I asked them about Jerusalem