CHRISTIAN ACROSTIC POEMS 4 U

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1 CHRISTIAN ACROSTIC POEMS 4 U INTRODUCTION ACROSTICS! What are they? An Acrostic is a short poem, verse or rhyme in which the first letter of each line makes the word or title of the writing. There are other variations of this pattern; some acrostics containing only one word in each line. It is therefore a type of word puzzle explaining the word. In this booklet the title and the initial letter of each line make the same word; as shown in the following explanatory rhyme. This collection of Acrostic Poems is in 4 Parts. ACROSTIC A capital letter begins each line, Chosen words in a short poem or rhyme. Read line after line and row upon row, Only first letters as downwards you go! See the title again in your reading, The words all help to give the right meaning. Initial letters are title and name, Capital letters providing the same. PART 3. The Full Version CHRISTIAN ACROSTIC POEMS 4 U have been written as a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and as a concise means of declaring Biblical truth. The Titles of the Acrostics are all Bible words or subjects coming from both the Old and New Testaments. PART 3 contains all the Acrostics in Part1 with the addition of several Bible texts (italics) to give a deeper scriptural understanding. Each Acrostic is a separate Bible Study for groups or individual students interested in widening their knowledge of the Scriptures. There are usually many more texts in the Bible on each subject than those included. Extra Bible texts of your own choice can be added as part of the Study. N.B. In PARTS 3 and 4 the Bible verses do not always contain the full wording of the text but only the words appropriate to illustrate the acrostic title.

2 CONTENTS 1. TRUTH 2. MERCY (2) 3. SHALOM (2) 4. PEACE 5. PROPITIATION 6. TRUST 7. FAITH 8. EMMANUEL 9. MESSIAH 10. JESUS 11. SAVIOUR 12. CHRISTMAS (2) 13. CROSS (2) 14. ATONEMENT 15. CRUCIFIED 16. REPENT (2) 17. RANSOM 18. SALVATION 19. RECONCILIATION 20. REDEMPTION 21. RESURRECTION 22. EASTER GARDEN 23. JOY 24. YERUSHALAYIM 25. JERUSALEM 26. HALLELUJAH 27. ALLELUIA (2) 28. HOLY SPIRIT (2) 29. JUSTIFICATION 30. FORGIVEN 31. GOSPEL 32. ALONE 33. HOPE 34. LOVE 35. CHOSEN 36. CHRISTIAN 37. SAINTS 38. COMMITMENT 39. ARMOUR 40. PRAYER 41. THANK 42. PRAISE 43. WORSHIP 44. COMMUNION 45. PATIENCE 46. GRACE (2) 47. HEAVEN 48. BLESSED 49. HOLY 50. GLORY (2)

3 1. TRUTH The written, living Word of God, Righteous laws in His faithfulness; United with Love, Mercy and Goodness. The blessings of Peace without any strife, Here is reality - Christ's Way and His Life. A God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He. Deuteronomy 32: 4 A.V. You are God and Your words are truth. 2 Samuel 7: 28 The truth and faithfulness of the Lord endure forever. Buy the truth and sell it not. Love truth and peace. Jesus Christ full of grace and truth. Psalm 117: 2 Proverbs 23: 23 Zechariah 8: 19 John 1: 14 God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality). John 4: 24 Jesus said: You will know the Truth and the truth will set you free. John 8: 32 Jesus said: Your Word is Truth. John 17: 17 Speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4: 15 A.V. Speak every man truth with his neighbour; for we are members one of another. Ephesians 4: 25 A.V.

4 2. MERCY My sins all forgiven through Jesus Christ, Erased by His blood sacrificed. Reward of God's compassion and pity, Condemnation gone forever; You, loving God, have set me free. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. I trust in the loving-kindness and mercy of God forever and ever. Psalm 23: 6 A.V. Psalm 52: 8 Mercy and truth have met together. Psalm 85: 10 Let not mercy and kindness and truth forsake you; bind them about your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3: 3 I desire mercy and not sacrifice. Hosea 6: 6 A.V. (Matthew 9: 13, 12: 7) Blind Bartimaeus shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity and mercy on me!" Mark 10: 47 But God - so rich is He in His mercy! Ephesians 2: 4 MERCY Meek and forgiving spirit in an overflowing heart, Even when another's sin has torn your life apart - Refusal to forgive will hurt you from the start. Compassion of God in Christ's sacrifice for sin, Your sins forgiven, so you forgive truly from within. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! 3. SHALOM Beatitude - Matthew 5: 7 Security, wholeness, safety and peace, Heaven s favour and blessings never cease. Always God s mercy and kindness for you, Love, joy and truth in His Word shining through. Only in the Lord His people find rest, Manifold blessings of peace manifest.

5 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Seek peace and pursue it. Numbers 6: 26 Psalm 34: 14 I will listen to what God the Lord will say, for He will speak peace (SHALOM) to His people. Psalm 85: 8 For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6 You will guard and keep in perfect peace those whose mind is stayed on You. Isaiah 26: 3 He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him. Isaiah 53: 5 A.V. SHALOM Security, restoration and peace, Heaven s kindness and favour never cease. Always God s gift of Salvation for you, Light of Christ s love in God s Word shining through. Only in Jesus, God s children are blessed, Messiah s blessings of peace, joy and rest.

6 4. PEACE Presence of God giving peace to the heart, Every day trusting the Lord whatever He brings; Absence of personal struggle and strife, Contentment of mind stayed on the Lord for all things, Ever trusting in Christ day by day in one's life. His name shall be called Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6 You will guard and keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you. Isaiah 26:3 Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace. Luke 2:14 Jesus said: Peace I leave with you; My peace I now give you. Through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. John 14: 27 Romans 5: 1 Ephesians 4: 3 A.V. God's peace which transcends all understanding shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 7 The God of peace will be with you. God, the Father, made peace by means of the blood of His cross. May the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace. Philippians 4: 9 Colossians 1: 20 2 Thessalonians 3: 16

7 5. PROPITIATION Pacified wrath of God against our wrongs within, Redeeming love of Jesus has cancelled man's sin. Offering of Christ's sacred blood shed on the Cross, Penalty of death removed gone our shame and loss. In Christ Jesus, God's blessings never cease, The Gospel of His deliverance brings release; In His name we have righteousness, mercy and peace. Appeasement by removal of man's transgression, Through Christ's death at Calvary we have salvation, In Him we're rescued from the Father's wrath; Only by our belief in God's dear Son, Now atoned in Jesus we are made one. Christ Jesus, Whom God put forward as a mercy seat and propitiation by His blood through faith. Romans 3: 25 It was essential that He (Jesus) be made like His brethren, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful High Priest to make atonement and propitiation for the people's sins. Hebrews 2: 17 Jesus is the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins, and not for ours alone but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2: 2 This is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1John 4: 10

8 6. TRUST To walk by faith and not by sight, Rely on the Lord whatever may be, Under God s safe care for body and soul; Standing on His sure word as if you can t see, Therefore believing in hope for God s in control. Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Job 13: 15 The Lord is my rock, my God in whom I will trust. Psalm 18:2 Trust in the Lord and do good. Psalm 37: 3 Trust in Him at all times, you people. Psalm 62: 8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. Psalm 118: 8, 9 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5, 6 I will trust and not be afraid. Isaiah 12:2 The Lord is good; He knows those who trust in Him. Nahum 1: 7 7. FAITH Firm trust in God, knowing my life s in His care, Always looking to Jesus for answers to prayer. Into His loving arms my soul I commit, Trusting Him, for all things, as I walk in His Way, His keeping power like a fortress each day. Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10: 17 A.V. The just / righteous shall live by faith. Habakkuk 2: 4, (Romans 1:17, Galatians 3: 11) For we walk by faith not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5: 7 For it is by grace (God s favour) that you are saved through faith. Ephesians 2: 8 Fight the good fight of faith. 1Timothy 6: 12 Without faith it is impossible to please Him. For whoever would come near to God must believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11: 6 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12: 2 A.V.

9 8..EMMANUEL Evermore God is with us, Manifest in Israel; Mary named her newborn Jesus, Angels clove the skies to tell - News, Good News, of the Saviour s birth; Unto us His peace on earth, Everlasting Gospel tidings - Lord of lords and King of kings. Behold a virgin shall bear a Son and shall call His name Emmanuel. They shall call His name Emmanuel, which means, God with us. Isaiah 7: 14 Matthew 1: MESSIAH Man born of a woman, the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel of Israel, for God is with us; Son of David, Whose kingdom will never cease. Saviour of mankind and Jesus is His name, Innocent Lamb of God Who bore our sin and shame. Anointed One and God s only Son, Christ the Lord, Holy One - for ever worshipped and adored. Thus says the Lord of Hosts; the Man (the Messiah) whose name is the Branch shall grow up in His place and He shall build the (true) temple of the Lord. Zechariah 6: 12 He (Andrew) found his own brother (Simon) and said to him, We have found the Messiah! which translated is the Christ (the Anointed One). John 1: 41 The Samaritan woman said to Jesus: I know that Messiah is coming, He Who is called the Christ (the Anointed One); and when He arrives He will tell us everything we need to know. Jesus said to her, I Who now speak with you am He. John 4: 25, 26

10 10. JESUS Joy of heaven on earth for all to see, Eternal life given to set sinners free; Son of God sent our Redeemer to be, Uplifted on the cross of Calvary s tree; Sinless Saviour Who died for you and for me. An angel of the Lord appeared in a dream, saying, Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, which means Saviour, for He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1: 20, 21 John saw Jesus and said, Look! There is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world! John 1: 29 Over His head they put the accusation, which read, This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Matthew 27: 37 This Jesus God raised up, and we (His disciples) are witnesses. Acts 2: 32 Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Acts 16: 31 Paul - Showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 18: 28 All truth is in Jesus. Ephesians 4: 21 Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews12: 2 A.V. Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews 13: 8

11 11. SAVIOUR Sent by God, the Father, to save sinners, All our iniquities laid on God s only Son, Venerated in heaven, the Holy One. In the Lord Jesus Christ we have eternal life, Only God s Son can take away our sin and strife. Undying love of Mary s Son, the Lord Jesus - Redeemer Who died on the Cross for us. I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Saviour. The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Saviour! Isaiah 43: 11 Zephaniah 3: 17 Mary said, My soul magnifies and extols the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. Luke 1: 46, 47 For to you is born this day in the town of David a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord! Luke 2: 11 We have heard Him and we know that He truly is the Saviour of the world, the Christ. John 4: 42 The Father sent the Son as the Saviour of the world. 1John 4: 14 To the one only God, our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, might and dominion, and power and authority, before all time and now and forever! Amen. Jude 1: CHRISTMAS Christ Jesus was born in a stable King of kings! Holly and mistletoe bright coloured lights on every tree, Richest plum puddings and roast turkey with all the trimmings! Is this what Christmas time should only be? See now God's only Son, the Christ Child born in a manger, The Babe of Bethlehem sent to die on a cross of wood Made sin for rich and poor, the lonely and unloved stranger, Accepting all; who come to Him, with words that truly say: Saviour, Gift of God, we greet You, with love, on Your birthday!

12 CHRISTMAS Cradled in poverty, the Prince of peace, God's only Son, He came, the Christ Child, to die to save us; Righteous and sinless gift of God, the Holy One Into our world was born the Lord Jesus! Shepherds and wise men spread the Good News, Thanksgiving and loud praises to the King of kings! My thanks this Christmas now I want to give, Always, dear Lord, you know my deepest need; Saviour and Friend help me, I pray, my life to live. For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6 But you, Bethlehem, you are little among the clans of Judah; yet out of you shall One come forth for Me Who is to be Ruler in Israel. Micah 5: 2 The angel said to her (Mary), The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will over shadow you; and so the holy Thing (Offspring) which shall be born of you will be called the Son of God. Luke 1: 35 The angel said to them (shepherds), Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. Luke 2: 10

13 Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews? For we (wise men) have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2: 2 On going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshipped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2: CROSS Christ the only Son of God, Redeemed us on that tree of shame; Our sins He bore taking the blame, Saving our souls on Good Friday, So let us now give thanks and pray. They took Jesus and led Him away; so He went out, bearing His own cross, to the spot called The Place of the Skull in Hebrew it is called Golgotha. John 19: 17 Pilate wrote a title (an inscription) and put it on the cross. And the writing was: Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews. John 19: 19 Jesus humbled Himself and carried His obedience to the extreme of death, even the death of the cross! Philippians 2: 8 God (the Father) made peace by means of the blood of His cross. Colossians 1: 20 He (Jesus), for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12: 2

14 CROSS Can you find the shape of the CROSS in this different acrostic pattern? On Earth s dark Cross of pain and dread, Where love s Redemption blood was shed, Christ Redeemed Our Sinful Souls, So let us now Sing, give thanks and pray, To our Lord and Saviour on Easter Day. 14. ATONEMENT At one with God in the Lord Jesus Christ, Through His life on the Cross He sacrificed. Once and for all Christ paid the penalty, Now and forevermore through all eternity; Each soul redeemed by His blood shed at Calvary. Made one in Him as each sinner believes, Each soul forgiven as each one receives. No longer at odds with God, our Maker, Transgressions all cancelled by our Redeemer. DAY OF ATONEMENT (10th day of the seventh month end of September) For on this day atonement shall be made for you, to cleanse you; from all your sins you shall be clean before the Lord. Leviticus 16: 30 You shall do no work on this day, for it is the Day of Atonement, to make atonement for you before the Lord your God. Leviticus 23: 28

15 For the life is in the blood, and I have given it for you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement. Leviticus17: 11 You shall sound the loud trumpet on the tenth day of the seventh month; on the Day of Atonement blow the trumpet in all your land. Leviticus 25: 9 Christ Jesus, Whom God put forward as a mercy seat and propitiation by His blood (the cleansing and life-giving sacrifice of atonement to be received) through faith. Romans 3: 25 It was essential that He (Jesus) be made like His brethren, in order that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest, to make atonement for the people's sins. Hebrews 2: CRUCIFIED Crucify! Crucify! Hear the mob cry, Release Barabbas! Let Jesus Christ die. Uplift on a Cross of anguish and pain; Crown of thorns, scourging and cruel disdain; Innocence paying redemption s full price, Forgiveness for sin through faith in His blood; Iniquities cancelled by love s sacrifice. Eternal life given to all who believe, Died to bring new life to all who receive. They led Him out of the city to crucify Him. Mark 15: 20 It was the third hour (about nine o clock in the morning) when they crucified Him. Mark 15: 25 This Jesus, when delivered up, you crucified Him by the hands of lawless and wicked men. Acts 2: 23

16 16 REPENT Real sorrow for one's sin and transgressions, Earnest conviction of personal guilt; Pleading for the Father's forgiveness, Entreaty to God through Jesus' blood spilt. No cover up before His holiness, Turning to God in humble confession. I loathe (my words) and abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42: 6 Say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: Repent and turn away from your idols, and turn away your faces from all your abominations. Ezekiel 14: 6 I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, says the Lord God. Repent and turn away from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin and so shall they not be a stumbling block to you. Ezekiel 18: 30 John the Baptist: saying, Repent (change your mind and your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3: 2 Jesus said: Unless you repent and become like little children, you can never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18: 3 Peter answered them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: 38 God charges all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17: 30 (Paul) made known to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout the whole land of Judea, and also among the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works and live lives consistent with and worthy of their repentance. Acts 26: 20

17 REPENT Ready and willing to turn away from one's sin, Each knowing the need of God's forgiveness within. Personal confession of sin and strife, Each one forgiven through the death of Christ; New life, new birth for He was sacrificed - Thanks be to God for the gift of eternal life. 17. RANSOM Rescue of sinners as from Egypt's slavery, A full price paid when Jesus died to set us free. No longer bound by Satan's evil chain, Souls delivered from sinful shame and stain. One Mediator for all mankind sacrificed, My sinful life redeemed by sinless Jesus Christ. Deliver him from going down into the pit (of destruction); I have found a ransom (a price of redemption, an atonement)! Job 33: 24 None of them can by any means redeem (either himself or) his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him - For the ransom of a life is too costly, and (the price one can pay) can never suffice. Psalm 49: 7, 8 The Lord has ransomed Jacob and has redeemed him from the hand of him who was too strong for him. Jeremiah 31: 11 The Son of Man came not to be waited on but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many (the price paid to set them free). Matthew 20: 28 There is only one God, and only one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all people. 1 Timothy 2: 5, 6

18 18. SALVATION Sinless Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, All Sin cancelled by His blood sacrificed. Living Lord Jesus raised up from the dead, Victorious in His bruising Satan's head. Acquitted souls cleansed by His death on Calvary, The Prince of Peace sent to die for you and for me. Immanuel - for our God is with us, Our thanks and praises raised in unity; Now saved by His Life, the Lord Christ Jesus. I wait for Your salvation, O Lord. Genesis 49: 18 Salvation belongs to the Lord. Psalm 3: 8 The Lord is my Light and Salvation whom shall I fear? Psalm 27: 1 Sing to the Lord, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day. Psalm 96: 2 It shall be said in that day, Behold our God upon Whom we have waited and hoped, that He might save us! This is the Lord, we have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation. Isaiah 25: 9 I will give you (My servant) for a light to the nations, that My salvation may extend to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49: 6 You (Samaritans) do not know what you are worshipping. We do know what we are worshipping, for salvation comes from the Jews. John 4: 22 There is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4: 12 Through their (the Jews') transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to arouse Israel to see what they forfeited and so to make them jealous. Romans 11: 11 Behold, now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6: 2 We belong to the day; therefore, let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5: 8, (Ephesians 6: 17)

19 19. RECONCILIATION Reunited in Christ's love, God's only Son, Enmity between God and man forever gone. Crucified on the Cross for all eternity, Only Jesus Christ has died for you and for me. Now peace with God and our sins forgiven, Christ has made peace on earth as in heaven. In God's Messiah all things are made new, Life and unity for Gentile and Jew. In Christ, our Lord, we are all declared free, All our sins washed away at Calvary. There in Jerusalem the Saviour died, In His death we're rescued and justified - Only by our faith in God's holy Son, Now atoned in Jesus we are made one. He (the prince) shall make the sin offering, the meal offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offerings to make atonement for, bringing forgiveness and reconciliation to, the house of Israel. Ezekiel 45: 17 Seventy weeks (of years, or 49 years) are decreed upon your people and upon your holy city (Jerusalem) to put an end to transgression, to make reconciliation for sin, to bring in everlasting righteousness. Daniel 9: 24 While we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, it is certain now that we are reconciled, that we shall be saved through His (resurrection) life. Romans 5: 10 It was God in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favour with Himself, not holding against men their trespasses but cancelling them, and committing to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5: 19 God purposed through Him (the Son) all things should be reconciled back to Himself, whether on earth or in heaven, as through Him, (the Father) made peace by the blood of His cross. Colossians 1: 20

20 20. REDEMPTION Reason the Christ Child came by human birth, Each soul delivered blotting out our blame; Died to redeem all mankind on God's earth, Emmanuel, a Child, came to cancel our shame. Made Sin for us to cleanse and make righteous, Paid the penalty of death to give us His life; The one and only Kinsman Redeemer is He, Into our world to redeem from all sin and strife. On that cruel Cross He died for you and for me, Now all trusting in Jesus Christ are truly free. He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever. Psalm 111: 9 My year of Redemption (the year of My redeemed) has come. Isaiah 63: 4 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come and brought deliverance and redemption to His people! Luke 1: 68 A prophetess (Anna) came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of Jesus to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2: 38 Now when these things (days of disorder) begin to occur, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption (deliverance) is drawing near. Luke 21: 28 All are made right with God by His grace, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3: 24 It is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom, our Righteousness and our Consecration and our Redemption. 1 Corinthians 1: 30 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1: 7 A.V. The (Holy) Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance, in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring complete possession of it to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1: 14 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by Whom you were sealed as God's own, for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4: 30 In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our sins. Colossians 1: 14 He (Jesus) went once for all into the Holy of Holies of heaven, not by the blood of goats and calves, but His own blood having secured a complete redemption (an everlasting release for us). Hebrews 9: 12

21 21. RESURRECTION Redeemer is the name of Jesus, Eternal life to us He gave; Satan - He conquered on the cross, Uplifted - Christ rose from the grave. Raised from death to life for ever, Rejoice! Rejoice! Wipe tears away; Everlasting jubilation, Christ is risen on Easter Day! Thanksgiving, worship and our praises, Immortal Saviour, now we sing: O Lamb of God we exalt You, Name above all Redeemer King! Jesus said to her (Martha), I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, although he die, yet he shall live. John 11: 25 He (Paul) preached Jesus and the resurrection. Acts 17: 18 There is to be a resurrection (both) of the righteous and the unrighteous (the just and the unjust). Acts 24: 15 If we have become one with Him by sharing a death like His, we shall also be one with Him in sharing His resurrection (by a new life lived for God). Romans 6: 5 Blessed and holy is the person who takes part in the first resurrection! Rev 20: EASTER GARDEN Earth s gladdest day rejoices in its dawn, Angels announcing, He s alive! He s alive! Sin s seal on the tombstone is broken for ever Telling the Good News, You are forgiven! Each one invited to come and to say, Rabboni! like Mary in the garden that day. Now there was a garden in the place where He was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever yet been laid since the tomb was near by, they laid Jesus. John 19: 41, 42

22 23. JOY Jesus must come first every day, Other people next - you meet on the way, Yourself last of all come what may! The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8: 10 In Your presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16: 11 Therefore with joy will you draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12: 3 Jesus said: I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one wicked person who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who have no need of repentance. Luke15: 7 I have told you these things, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15: 11, (16: 24) Jesus for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb 12: 2 Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and exult with inexpressible joy. 1 Peter 1: YERUSHALAYIM Your beautiful City of Peace, O Sovereign Lord, Eternal throne of Truth and Righteousness; Royal City of great King David s promised line, Unique dwelling place of God s holiness. Site of sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins - Holy One, forgive us we humbly pray. Atonement, peace and blessings You will here provide, Lead us, Living Lord, in Your perfect way. All nations will come to seek the Lord in Zion, Your gracious Name for ever worshipped and adored - I will be their God and they will be My people, My City, My people, My delight - says the Lord.'

23 Like birds hovering, so will the Lord of hosts defend Yerushalayim; He will protect and deliver it. He will pass over and spare and preserve it. Isaiah 31: 5 O you who bring good tidings to Yerushalayim, lift up your voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Isaiah 40: 9 For Yerushalayim's sake I (Isaiah) will not rest until her righteousness and vindication go forth as brightness and her salvation radiates as does a burning torch. Isaiah 62: I Rejoice with Yerushalayim and be glad for her, all you who love her. Isaiah 66: 10 Yerushalayim shall be to Me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth that hear of all the good I do for it. Jeremiah 33: 9 Thus says the Lord: I shall return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Yerushalayim, and Yerushalayim shall be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the Holy Mountain. Zechariah 8: JERUSALEM Joy of the whole earth is the City of our God, Everlasting throne of His peace and holiness; Royal capital of King David s promised seed, Unto us the Lord God ascribes His righteousness. Site of sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins, Atonement in Jesus, the Son of God, alone; Let the light of His love to Your people be shown, Evermore in this place let Your glory be known; My city, My people, My delight and My own. When the time for their purification came according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him (Jesus) to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2: 22 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, murdering the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a mother fowl gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused! Matthew 23: 37, (Luke 13: 34) The Jerusalem above (the Messianic kingdom of Christ) is free and she is our mother. Gal 4: 26 You have come to Mount Zion, even to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem and to countless multitudes of angels in festal gathering. Hebrews 12: 22 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, all arrayed like a bride beautified and adorned for her husband. Revelation 21: 2

24 26. HALLELUJAH High praises give to the Lord Almighty, Ascribe to His name power and majesty. Lift up your voices to praise the Lord, Loud shouts of joyful songs to God adored. Exalt Him for He alone is holy, Let all the people tell of His grace and glory. Uplift in loud praise His great salvation, Justice and mercy to every nation. All praises be given for He has done great things, Hear 'Hallelujahs' to the King of kings. Hallelujah is the Hebrew word for Praise the Lord. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, Amen! Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalm 106: 48 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) I will praise and give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart in the council of the upright and in the congregation. Psalm111: 1 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Psalm113: 1, (Psalm 135: 1) For His mercy and loving-kindness are great toward us, and the truth and faithfulness of the Lord endure for ever. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalm 117: 2 Blessed out of Zion be the Lord, Who dwells at Jerusalem! Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalm135: 21 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Praise the Lord, O my soul! Psalm 146: 1 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalm150: 6

25 27 ALLELUIA Ascribe all praise unto God Almighty, Lift up your voices now to bless the Lord; Let our songs be heard to worship His holy name, Eternal God in heaven and earth adored. Loud shouts of joyful praise in every land, Uplift new hymns and songs from earth to sky; In thankfulness for all His wondrous ways, All creation praise God, the Lord Most High. Alleluia is the Greek word for Praise the Lord in the New Testament. ALLELUIA Ascribe all praise to the Lord God omnipotent, Let us now thank the Lord Jesus, the One God sent. Lift up your voices to the Three in One, Exalting Jesus Christ, God s only Son. Laud and magnify His wonderful name on high, Uplifted on the cross for all our sins to die. Into our world He came, the Prince of Peace, Anthems of praise begin and never cease. I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God. Revelation 19: 1 A.V. I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia; for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19: 6 A.V.

26 28 HOLY SPIRIT Helper sent to witness to Jesus Christ, the Lord, One with God and His Son, the Holy Trinity; Love unconditional greater than His blessings, Yielding His fruit and all His gifts abundantly. Self control, peace, gladness, goodness and gentleness, Preaching and proclaiming the Gospel in witness. Intercessor on Earth always pleading for us, Reminding by remembrance the Lord Christ Jesus. In our hearts to remain when we come to believe, Telling us we are accepted when Christ we receive. The earth was without form and darkness was upon the face of the deep. The Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. Genesis 1: 2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the reverential fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11: 2 The angel said to her (Mary), the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will over shadow you; and so the holy Offspring which shall be born of you will be called the Son of God. Luke 1: 35 It had been divinely revealed to him (Simeon) by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). Luke 2: 26 When Jesus had been baptised, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, saying, You are My Son, My Beloved! In You I am well pleased and find delight!.. Luke 3: 21, 22 (Matthew 3: 16, 17) Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, where He was tempted by the devil. Luke 4: 1, 2 The Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things. He will bring to your remembrance everything I (Jesus) have told you. John 14: 26

27 HOLY SPIRIT He came like wind and fire at Pentecost, One with God, the Father and Christ, the Son. Living in each believer day by day, Your Advocate, another Holy One. Standby, Intercessor and Strengthener, Patient, loving and joyous Comforter. In the beginning at Earth's creation, Righteous judgement of Sin's condemnation. Inspiring Breath of Christ, the Lord, The Spirit's sword, God's truthful word. You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1: 8 There appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which settled on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages (tongues) as the Spirit kept giving them. Acts 2: 3, 4 The believers (Jews) who came with Peter were amazed, because the free gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles. Acts 10: 45 My (Paul's) preaching has been with signs and wonders by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 19 The fruit of the (Holy) Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5: 22, 23 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by Whom you were sealed as God's own, for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4: 30 Do not quench (suppress) the Holy Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5: 19 But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1: 20

28 29. JUSTIFICATION Just as if we have never ever sinned, Under the covering cross of Jesus Christ; Saved by His life we're now forgiven, Trusting in His sacred blood sacrificed. In Jesus Christ we have eternal life, Forever and always made righteous; In the Saviour we are all declared free, Christ Jesus, the Lord, now living in us. All our sins washed and the penalty paid, Through Christ's death at Calvary we are saved; In Him we're rescued from the Father's wrath, Only by our faith in God's dear Son, Now atoned in Jesus we are made one. We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 3: 28 A.V. Jesus, Who was betrayed and put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification (our acquittal absolving us from all guilt before God). Romans 4: 25 Therefore, since we are justified (declared righteous with God) through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5: 1 Therefore, since we are now justified by Christ's blood, how much more we shall be saved by Him from the wrath of God. Romans 5: 9 And those whom He foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified. And those whom He justified, He also glorified. Romans 8: 30 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect, when it is God Who justifies? Romans 8: 33 We know that a man is justified with God not by works of the Law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians 2: 16

29 30. FORGIVEN For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, O Lord, You have loved and graciously rescued us; Repentant sinners cleansed by the blood of Christ on the cross, God s free gift of His only Son, the Lord Jesus. In the name of our risen Lord by faith in His shed blood, Voices of joyous praise in heartfelt thanksgiving; Each one to forgive as we have been forgiven, Name above all names Jesus Christ, our Lord and King. If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses. Matthew 6: 15 This is My blood of the new covenant, which is being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26: 28 Judge not and you will not be judged; do not condemn and you will not be condemned; acquit and forgive and you will be acquitted and forgiven. Luke 6: 37 Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Romans 4: 7 (Psalm 32: 1) Forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4: 32 In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our sins. Colossians 1: 14 Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also forgive. Colossians 3: 13 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1John 1: 9

30 31 GOSPEL Go and tell the Good News of the Kingdom of God, Only Saviour of the world, Jesus Christ the Lord, Sinless Son of God died on the cross to save us; Proclaim His message of love at home and abroad, Everyone in the world called to come and believe, Let each one come His gift of New Life to receive. He (Jesus) went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news (Gospel) of the kingdom. Matthew 4: 23, (Luke 8: 1) This good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end. Matthew 24: 14 (Mark 13: 10) The beginning of the good news (the Gospel) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel. Mark 1: 1 Mark 1:15 A.V. Jesus said to them, Go into all the world and preach the good news (the Gospel) to every creature (of the whole human race). Mark 16: 15 I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is God's power working unto salvation. Romans 1: 16, (15: 16) To preach the Gospel, not where Christ's name has already been known, lest I build on another man's foundation. Romans 15: 20 I shall come to you (Rome) in the abundant blessings of the Gospel of Christ. Romans 15: 29 The god of this world has blinded the unbelievers' minds preventing them from seeing the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4: 4 Your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. Ephesians 6: 15 A.V. As laid down by the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1: 11

31 32. ALONE Always in God Himself to trust and pray. Lean on the Lord Almighty come what may! Only in the Lord God to rest and stay. Never on another to rely each day. Expect the Lord to give you words to say. Jacob was left alone and a Man wrestled with him until daybreak. Genesis 32: 24 So the Lord alone led him (Jacob); there was no foreign god with Him. Deuteronomy 32: 12 The Lord of lords To Him Who alone does great wonders, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. Psalm 136: 3, 4 I sat alone because Your powerful hand was upon me. Jeremiah 15: 17 After He (Jesus) had dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still there alone. Matthew 14: 23 Jesus replied to him (the devil), It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God. Luke 4: 4 (Deuteronomy 8: 3) My judgement is true; for I am not alone, but I and the Father, Who sent Me. John 8: 16 Jesus said: Take notice, the hour is coming, and it has arrived, when you will all be dispersed and scattered, every man to his own home, leaving Me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. John 16: HOPE Heaven my home for Christ died for my sin, Own unseen certainty Christ lives within. Peace and love in the heart through Christ adored, Enjoying the glory of God, my Lord. Wait and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27: 14 Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him. Psalm 42: 5 O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever. Psalm 131: 3 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. Jeremiah 17: 7

32 I will give her (Israel) her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor (troubling) to be a door of hope and expectation. Hosea 2: 15 My heart rejoiced and my tongue exulted exceedingly; moreover, my flesh also will dwell in hope. Acts 2: 26 For in (this) hope we were saved, but hope which is seen is not hope. For how can one hope for what he already sees? But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8: 24, 25 The Root of Jesse, He Who rises to rule over the Gentiles; in Him shall the Gentiles hope. Romans 15: 12 May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound with hope. Romans 15: 13 One body and one Spirit just as there is also one hope to the calling you received. Ephesians 4: LOVE Let Jesus Christ s love indwell your very being, Obey His one commandment to love each other; Value as great as He loved you in dying, Ever forgiving in love for one another. You shall love your neighbour as yourself. I am the Lord. Leviticus 19: 18 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with your entire being and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6: 5 How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! Psalm 36: 7 For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not die but have eternal (everlasting) life. John 3: 16 This is my commandment: that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. John 15: 12, 13

33 The Son of God Who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2: 20 He who does not love God does not know Him, for God is love. 1 John 4: 8 Beloved, if God loved us so very much, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4: 11 There is no fear in love. We love Him, because He first loved us. 1 John 4: 18, CHOSEN Called to be the Lord s own people, Holy Priesthood in His Temple. One in Christ who have believed, Sinners who have Grace received. Evermore in Love to cleave, Nevermore His courts to leave. Blessed is the man whom You choose and cause to come near, that he may dwell in Your courts! Psalm 65: 4 Those who now are last will be first, and those who now are first will be last. For many are called, but few chosen. Matthew 20: 16, (22: 14) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you. John 15: 16 You are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. John 15: 19 God chose what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame. 1 Corinthians 1: 27 In love He chose us for Himself in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy in His sight, before Him in love. Ephesians 1: 4 Chosen and foreknown by God the Father and consecrated by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood. 1 Peter 1: 2

34 36. CHRISTIAN Christ, the King, is Lord of one s life, He came down to earth from heaven; Redeeming believers from sin and strife. In Christ Jesus now, we're forgiven, Saved to serve Him every day; To honour the Lord in every way. In unity of love and peace with the Father, All in the Holy Spirit s power; Now at one in Christ together. In Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. Acts 11: 26 If a man does not possess the Spirit if Christ, he is no Christian. Romans 8: 9 N E B If one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God. 1 Peter 4: SAINTS Selected and called, justified and glorified by God. All people who are made righteous and holy in Jesus Christ; In all places the ones who call upon and honour Him; Named Jesus, the Saviour Who for them was sacrificed. Thanking God at all times for His spiritual blessings, Speaking of their faith in Christ, Risen Lord and King of kings. O you who love the Lord, hate evil; He preserves the lives of His saints (the children of God), He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Psalm 97: 10 Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints. Psalm 116: 15 Let your saints shout for joy! Psalm 132: 9, (16) He preserves the way of His saints. Proverbs 2: 8 To all God's beloved ones in Rome, called to be saints and designated for a consecrated life: Grace and spiritual blessing and peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1: 7 (1 Corinthians 1: 2) He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the Holy Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes and pleads in behalf of the saints according to God's will. Romans 8: 27 The perfecting and full equipping of the saints that they should do the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (the church). Ephesians 4: 12

35 38. COMMITMENT Christ Jesus is Lord, Obeyed and adored. My mind on Him stayed, My heart unafraid. In Christ all my days, To follow always. Myself to deny, Even to die! Nothing between, Then God can be seen. Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth and faithfulness. Psalm 31: 5 Commit your way to the Lord. Psalm 37: 5 Jesus, before He died on the cross - crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit! Luke 23: GOSPEL ARMOUR A soldier shod in shoes of the Gospel of peace for all. Robed in Your righteousness and girded by the belt of truth. My head protected by the helmet of Your salvation. Over me the shield of faith as the arrows quickly fall. Upholding in my hand the Spirit s sword which is God s word. Reaching out and standing firm as a servant of the Lord. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13: 12 A.V. By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left. 2 Corinthians 6: 7 A.V. Put on God's whole armour, that you may be able to stand up against all the strategies and the deceits of the devil. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on God's complete armour, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day (of danger), and having done all, to stand firmly in your place. Ephesians 6: 13

36 CHRISTIAN'S ARMOUR Belt of Truth. Breastplate of Righteousness. Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. Shield of Faith. Helmet of Salvation. Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. 40. PRAYER Petitions to God made in thankfulness and adoration. Requests through Jesus made in humble contrition. Asking for the blessing of others in intercession. Yielded to the Lord s holy will and decision. Expressing one s faith and trust in expectation. Resting in Christ s Spirit of love, peace and consolation. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; and listen to the cry of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call on You, for You will answer me. Psalm 86: 6, 7 Hear my prayer. O Lord, give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, and in Your righteousness. Psalm 143: 1 The prayer of the upright is His delight! Proverbs 15: 8

37 THE LORD S PRAYER Lord, teach us to pray. When you pray, say: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. Amen. Matthew 6: 9-13 (Luke 11:1 4) Whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and really believing, you will receive. Matthew 21: 22 Do not have any anxiety about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6 Be earnest and steadfast in your prayer life, being both alert and intent with thanksgiving. Colossians 4: 2 PRAY Praise and thank the Lord from your heart, Repent of your sins from the start. Ask the Lord for others always, Yield your life to Christ all your days.

38 41. THANK Tell out with praises God s love and goodness, His tender mercy and marvellous forgiveness; Acclaim with gratitude His graciousness. Name, one by one, His deeds of faithfulness, Kindness and manifold blessings of righteousness. It is a good and delightful thing to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 92: 1 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise! Psalm 100: 4 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of the Lord. Psalm 116: 17 As for me, I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving. Jonah 2: 9 He took a cup and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you. Matthew 26: 27 Now thanks be to God for His indescribable free Gift! 2 Corinthians 9: 15 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. Ephesians 5: 20 Thank God in everything (no matter what the circumstances may be) for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: PRAISE Publish God s greatness and wisdom, Rejoice in His almighty kingdom. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Illustrious is His name Jehovah. Sing joyfully to the God of our salvation, Extol His ways to every generation. The Song of Moses: The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my Salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15: 2 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. 1 Chronicles 16: 25

39 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34: 1 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. Psalm 51: 15 Let the peoples praise You and give thanks to You, O God. Psalm 67: 5 O praise the Lord, all you nations! Praise Him, all you people! Psalm 117: 1 Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the people praise Him! Romans 15: 11 Through Him, therefore, let us at all times, offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and glorify His name. Hebrews 13: WORSHIP Worthy are You, Sovereign Lord, O Most High, honoured and adored. Reverence and awe are Your due, Supreme, pure and righteous are You. Hallowed be Your name - for You are holy, 'I AM declares the same - for You are mighty; Praise and thanksgiving extol Your glory. Give to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Psalm 29: 2 Extol the Lord our God and worship at His footstool! Holy is He! Psalm 99: 5 Jesus said to him, Begone, Satan! For it has been written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him alone shall you serve. Matthew 4: 10 God is a Spirit and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. John 4: 24 Let us offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with godly fear and awe. Hebrews 12: 28 Then the twenty-four elders of the heavenly Sanhedrin, who sit on their thrones before God, prostrated themselves before Him and worshipped. Revelation 11: 16

40 44. COMMUNION Come to remember, come to My table, On it are spread - the bread and the wine; My Body - broken for you all to see My Blood - shed for you to be mine. United in fellowship one with the Father, Now celebrating the Lord s Supper together, In remembering Me until I come again; Our love and peace in Christ, a semblance of heaven - New in God s Spirit, for we are cleansed and forgiven. Jesus took bread and praising God, gave thanks; and when He had broken it, He gave it to the disciples and said, Take, eat; this is My body. And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it them, saying, Drink of it, all of you; For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26: He took a loaf and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them saying, This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. And in like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant ratified in My blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22: (Mark 14: 22-24) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10: 16 A.V.

41 45. PATIENCE Prepared to trust in God with endurance, Await with fortitude and forbearance. Trust in God's mighty word of matchless grace, In Time His sure promises will take place. Expecting the faithfulness of the Lord, No disbelief in all His holy word. Calmly confident in Christ's promises for you, Ever persevering for the Lord's word is true. Be patient in suffering and tribulation. Romans 12: 12 The fruit of the Holy Spirit is patience. Galatians 5: 22 Strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, to exercise every kind of endurance and patience with joy. Colossians 1: 11 May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ and in waiting for His return. 2 Thessalonians 3: 5 For you have need of steadfast patience, so that you may accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and enjoy to the full what is promised. Hebrews 10: 36 Herein is the call for the patience and the faith of the saints (God's people). Revelation 13: GRACE Given by God mercifully, Riches in Christ bestowed freely, Atonement sacrificially, Christ in us the hope of glory, Evermore undeservedly.

42 GRACE Goodness and favour from God most high, Redeemer from Heaven sent down to die. A Saviour born Who is Christ the Lord, Cancelling the sins of all who believe; Eternal life - a gift to all who receive. The Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows grace and favour and glory! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84: 11 The Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. Luke 2: 40 While the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1: 17 We believe that we are saved through the grace (the undeserved favour and mercy) of the Lord Jesus. Acts 15: 11 Grace and spiritual blessing and peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1: 7 (16: 20, 24) Justified freely by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3: 24 My grace is sufficient for you. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship in the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13: 14 For it is by free grace (God s unmerited favour) that you are saved through faith. And this salvation is not of your own doing, but it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2: 8 The grace (spiritual favour and blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) be with your spirit. Amen (so be it). Philippians 4: 23 1 Thessalonians 5: 28 God sets Himself against the proud but gives grace to the lowly. James 4: 6 (1 Peter 5: 5) Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18

43 47. HEAVEN Home of God Almighty in majesty and grace, Everlasting life in God's Holy Place. Abode of souls, Jesus' loving face beholding - Very purpose of the Lord to share His righteous dwelling. Even more beautiful than wherever you ve been, No place so beautiful on the earth to be seen. Who is able to build Him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain Him? 2 Chronicles 2: 6 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Psalm 19: 1 The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; the world and all that is in it, You have founded them. Psalm 89: 11 Thus says the Lord: Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. Isaiah 66: 1 The God Who formed the world and all things in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in handmade shrines. Acts 17: 24 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Revelation 21: 1 (2-3) A.V.

44 48. BLESSED Benevolence of God always shining on you. Light of His glorious Word daily teaching you. Each gracious gift so freely bestowed upon you. Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus forgiving you. Spirit of the Lord God guiding and keeping you. Ever thankful for His mercy and blessings upon you. Delight in His joy, love and peace resting within you. God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves upon the earth. Genesis 1: 28 God blessed the seventh day, set it apart as His own and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all His work which He had created and done. Genesis 2: 3 (Exodus 20: 11) Blessed shall you be when you come in and blessed shall you be when you go out. Deuteronomy 28: 6 Blessed is he whose sin is covered. Psalm 32: 1 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His heritage. Psalm 33 :12 Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Psalm 41: 1

45 THE BEATITUDES Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted! Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth! Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied! Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God! Blessed are the makers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God! Matthew 5: 3-11 Blessed is He Who comes in the name of the Lord! Matthew 21: 9 (Mark 11: 9, Psalm 118: 26) Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it. Jesus said to Thomas: Blessed are those who have never seen Me and yet have believed. Luke 11: 28 John 20: 29 Words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: 35 Blessing be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm! Ephesians 1: 3

46 49. HOLY Hallowed be Your name, O God Almighty Hallelujah! Only You, our Sovereign Lord, are worthy Hallelujah! Let all creation humbly worship You in love and purity. Yours is the sacred glory of heaven's sanctuary. I am the Lord Who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God; therefore you shall be holy, for I am holy. Leviticus 11: 45 (1 Peter 1: 16) There is none holy like the Lord, there is none besides You; there is no Rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2: 2 Extol the Lord our God and worship at His footstool! Holy is He! Psalm 99: 5 He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever; holy is His name, inspiring awe, reverence and godly fear. Psalm 111: 9 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory! Isaiah 6: 3 The angel said to her (Mary), The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most high will overshadow you; and so the holy Thing (Offspring) which shall be born of you will be called the Son of God. Luke 1: 35 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, Who was and Who is and Who is to come. Revelation 4: 8

47 50. GLORY Greatness, majesty, dominion and worth, Lord of all creation of heaven and earth. One God Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Reverent high praise of Your holy name, Your power and goodness Your people acclaim. GLORY Great is the Lord God enthroned in heaven, Lord of all mankind in Christ forgiven. Omnipotent - for You alone are God! Response is worship in awesome silence, You to behold in love's holy presence. All the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Numbers 14: 21 The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19: 1 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens and let Your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 108: 5 One cried to another and said, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory! Isaiah 6: 3 I am the Lord; that is My name! And My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to graven images. Isaiah 42: 8 When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. Matthew 25: 31 Father, I desire that they also whom You have entrusted to Me may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory, which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. John 17: 24

48 The light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the Image and Likeness of God.. 2 Corinthians 4: 4 To live for the praise of His glory! Ephesians 1: 12 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5: 12 A.V. CHRISTIAN ACROSTIC POEMS 4 U continue in PART 4 PART 4. THE LINED VERSION contains all the Acrostics in Part 1 and is for Group Study (preferably led by a leader) or for individual Bible Study. In Part 4 only the Bible references are given. Look them up and then write the verse on the lines provided. For a more detailed study and further discussion use a Concordance to find more texts and write them after each Acrostic. NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT Scriptures taken from THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE, Old Testament copyright, 1965, 1987 by The Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright 1958, 1987 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.