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903, 2024

The Five Crowns

March 9th, 2024|Categories: Field Notes|

Click on this to see all the Crown videos Believers often question the mention of rewards as a basis for motivating us to live faithfully/ victoriously. However, remember in Revelation 4:4, 10–11, the twenty-four elders, who represent those believers who [...]

1902, 2024

Daniel 1:9-16

February 19th, 2024|Categories: Field Notes|

This lesson is a distillation and video vignette of parts of the third audio-only Daniel lesson. Click here for the full audio of Daniel lessons ("listen") and access to class handouts: https://basictraining.org/all-audio-messages/?enmse=1&enmse_sid=275 Click to watch Youtube Video Vignette We’ve seen [...]

802, 2024

Mission Report January 2024

February 8th, 2024|Categories: Mission Reports|

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions,and giving thanks be made for all men … For this is good and acceptablein the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to cometo [...]

302, 2024

Daniel 1:1-8

February 3rd, 2024|Categories: Field Notes|

The lesson notes can be found here: https://basictraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Book-of-Daniel-Jan.-2024-Lesson-1.pdf IntroductionDaniel was contemporary with both Ezekiel and Jeremiah. As young men, it is likely that both Daniel and Ezekiel would have heard Jeremiah preach in Jerusalem. Daniel, as he was being put [...]

2412, 2023

What does Christmas mean?

December 24th, 2023|Categories: Field Notes|

What is Christmas all about? Nan and I have seen Christmas celebrating all over the world in some very interesting and very strange places, both by those who are Bible believers and by those who are not. What [...]

810, 2023

RECORDINGS The Elements of Spiritual Warfare – PA Oct 6-8, 2023

October 8th, 2023|Categories: Conference Announcements|

Fellow Bible Students,The PA Conference has been streamed live per the schedule below. For all the recorded videos, visit the Abundant Life Church conference web page here: https://www.myabundantlife.org/gene-2023/ NOTES distributed to attendees are here: >>>>Conference notes<<<< 2023 PA conferenceOctober 6-8 Abundant [...]

805, 2023

Gospel Shorts

May 8th, 2023|Categories: Prayer Diaries|

In Matthew 18:14, Jesus said, "... it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these should perish." Basic Training Bible Ministries (BTBM) has started a project to create "Gospel Shorts" on YouTube -- [...]

2312, 2022

Christmas Greetings

December 23rd, 2022|Categories: Newsletters|

Greetings in the matchless grace of God! "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking [...]

1812, 2022

A Hero, a Maiden, and a Dragon

December 18th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO “In every great story, there are three things: a hero, a maiden, and a dragon.” G.K. Chesterton. The Maiden In Luke 1:26-29, Mary has had an appearance of an angel that calls himself Gabriel and tells [...]

1110, 2022

Degrees of Eternal Rewards

October 11th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Why Strive for Rewards? Believers often question the mention of rewards as a basis for motivating us to live faithfully/ victoriously. However, remember in Revelation 4:4, 10–11, the twenty-four elders, who represent those believers who have [...]

910, 2022

Eternal Reward for Suffering

October 9th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The Church of Smyrna, Revelation 2:8–11:• Commendation, vv. 8–9 Good works, suffering, poverty (spiritually rich), resistance to the Synagogue of Satan • Rebuke/Correction—none! • Promise to Overcomers, vv. 10–11 Please note carefully that a challenge and [...]

2609, 2022

What?

September 26th, 2022|Categories: Simplicity of the Gospel Videos|

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO In John 11:28, the focus shifts from Martha to Mary. "When she said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary, her sister, saying," "The teacher has come and is calling for you." It's [...]

1809, 2022

3:16

September 18th, 2022|Categories: Simplicity of the Gospel Videos|

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO You know, for me it wasI had a deep, deep conviction of being a sinner.I grew up in a Methodist church.We went to church every Sunday.I had all the pins, you know, for going a yearwithout [...]

2308, 2022

New Video Playlists for these End Times

August 23rd, 2022|Categories: Newsletters|

The following video playlists are posted and available to view in sequence. The purpose of them is to edify current saints before the soon-coming of our Lord and Tribulation saints afterwards, to give The Gospel clearly, and to rightly divide God's Word in these end times.

1308, 2022

Two Little Hobbits

August 13th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer #47August 13, 2022Two Little Hobbits “The battle for helms deep is over. The battle for Middle Earth is about tobegin. All our hopes now lie with two little hobbits, somewhere inthe wilderness.” – Gandalf >>>CLICK HERE FOR [...]

2107, 2022

Are You Ready to Go Down?

July 21st, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer # 46July 22, 2022 Are You Ready to Go Down? >>>If you'd like a printable version of this click here<<< We (Nan and I) had an interesting readiness test on our flight back from Montana camp. I’ll [...]

405, 2022

By-verse Notes on Ephesians

May 4th, 2022|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

If you cannot see the entire document, click here INTRODUCTIONThe epistle to the Ephesians has been both a blessing and a “mystery” to many Bible students and scholars through the ages. Some have called it “the Queen of the Epistles,” [...]

2304, 2022

By-verse Notes on Philemon

April 23rd, 2022|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

Click here if you do not see the entire document INTRODUCTION The little personal letter that we know as Philemon is one of the great prison epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon). Even though he was in a Roman prison [...]

1803, 2022

The Battle for Middle Earth

March 18th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer #44March 18, 2022 The Battle for Middle Earth “Sauron’s wrath will be terrible, his retribution swift. The battle for Helms Deep is over.The battle for middle earth is about to begin. All our hopes now lie withtwo [...]

701, 2022

Faith is the Victory

January 7th, 2022|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer # 43 January 5, 2022 Faith is the Victory “By this I know that You are well pleased with me, Because my enemy does not triumph over me.” Psalm 41:11 “But the people who know their God [...]

2312, 2021

The Romance of Redemption

December 23rd, 2021|Categories: Newsletters|

The Romance of RedemptionLuke 1:26–38 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son,and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be calledthe Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will [...]

2411, 2021

Incense on the Altar

November 24th, 2021|Categories: Newsletters|

Dear Friends, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord,And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High; To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,And Thy faithfulness by night,With the ten-stringed lute, and with the harp;With resounding music upon the lyre.For [...]

811, 2021

Fall Bible Conference Update

November 8th, 2021|Categories: Conference Announcements|

Fellow Bible Students,The Idaho conference details are below. The AZ and PA Conference recordings can be found on the website here: >>>Conference Recordings<<< Click for Details The Mystery of Godliness2021 Idaho Conference Deary Community Bible Church4981 Highway 8Deary, IdahoNovember 12-14, [...]

2506, 2021

By-verse Notes on John

June 25th, 2021|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

The Gospel of Matthew was written primarily for the Jewish reader. The record in Mark had the Roman reader in mind. Luke was prepared for a wider audience—the Greek-speaking world. But the Gospel of John has a wider focus than [...]

3001, 2021

New BTBM Podcasts are available

January 30th, 2021|Categories: Newsletters|

Search for "Basic Training Bible Ministries" in your podcast software. Fellow Bible Students, You may not know this, but you can listen to old and new Basic Training Bible Ministries audio lessons as podcasts on your mobile device or PC. [...]

2001, 2021

By-verse Notes on Luke

January 20th, 2021|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

The Gospel According to Luke The Gospel of Luke, like Matthew and Mark, is written to a particular audience. Whereas Matthew wrote specifically for a Jewish audience and Mark for the Roman reader, Luke is written to the Greek-speaking world. [...]

1401, 2021

By-verse Notes on Mark

January 14th, 2021|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

The Gospel According to Mark INTRODUCTIONIt is important for us to understand that the authors of each of the Gospels had a particular audience in mind when they wrote. They therefore presented Jesus in a specific way that would appeal [...]

901, 2021

“MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN”

January 9th, 2021|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer #41January 9, 2021“MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN” >>>Click here for a printable version of this<<< “And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN …God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it … You have [...]

1912, 2020

2020 Christmas Greeting

December 19th, 2020|Categories: Newsletters|

>>>>Click here for a printable version of this letter<<<< Christ-mas GreetingDecember 2020 “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day [...]

911, 2020

By-verse Notes on Matthew

November 9th, 2020|Categories: Books Online, Commentary|

The Gospel According to Matthew While I was teaching in Myanmar/Burma in March 2019, some of my long-term, advanced students suggested that I go through the New Testament and provide basic notes, which they could then be able print as [...]

1109, 2020

Prayer Request September 2020

September 11th, 2020|Categories: Prayer Diaries|

Dear Friends, As life in the USA creeps back towards normal (maybe!) our brothers and sisters around the world are still being adversely affected by Covid and the government controls that come with it.   We just heard this morning [...]

807, 2020

2020 VA Conference Videos

July 8th, 2020|Categories: Conference Audio and Notes|

Fellow Bible Students,Enjoy the videos of the 2020 Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference this past weekend. The first two have bad audio, but hopefully are listenable. Plain audio of the conference will be available on the website soon. To follow along [...]

2606, 2020

A Saint Goes Home

June 26th, 2020|Categories: Newsletters|

Greetings Prayer Warriors, I would like to inform you of the heavenly promotion last month of our dear fellow-soldier Claudia Dideum, who played a valued role in our publication department. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. [...]

2512, 2019

Christmas Blessings 2019

December 25th, 2019|Categories: Newsletters|

“For there is born unto you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Born unto you The greatest event in human history was the coming of the Creator of all things [...]

812, 2019

Thanks be to God

December 8th, 2019|Categories: Newsletters|

Greetings to all of our friends and fellow-soldiers, “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” – 2Cor.2:14 Paul reminds us that every [...]

2412, 2018

Christmas Greetings, December 2018

December 24th, 2018|Categories: Newsletters|

Christmas Greetings, December 2018 “And you, O tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, to you shall it come, even the former dominion shall come, the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem … But you, Bethlehem [...]

2111, 2018

Living Thankfully

November 21st, 2018|Categories: Field Notes|

Simplicity Series #35 Living Thankfully “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service [worship]. And do not be conformed to this [...]

1609, 2018

Election, Predestination, and the Plan of God – AZ 2018

September 16th, 2018|Categories: Conference Audio and Notes|

Gene Cunningham presented "Election, Predestination, and the Plan of God: The Biblical Case Against Calvinism, Lordship Salvation, and Replacement Theology" at the annual conference in Prescott, Arizona, September 7th through 9th. Gene's teaching refutes Calvinism (Romans 9), Lordship Salvation (Romans [...]

1107, 2017

Prayer Update

July 11th, 2017|Categories: Prayer Diaries|

Greetings, Fellow-Soldiers in Christ!  We want to thank all who joined us in prayer for Faisal. Our latest word is that he has experienced nothing less than miraculous recovery. He is forging ahead with the work that was planned for [...]

1107, 2017

Prayer Request

July 11th, 2017|Categories: Prayer Diaries|

Greetings, Fellow Soldiers in Christ,Nan and I are in Perth, Australia for a Bible conference next weekend. Just this morning we learned that my nephew, Monte Jones, has died suddenly and unexpectedly. Details are scant at this time, but Monte [...]

2006, 2017

Prayer Request

June 20th, 2017|Categories: Newsletters|

Greetings in the matchless grace of God,To all our friends, supporters, and fellow-soldiers. Just this afternoon I received a call from my long-time friend Nick Bacon. Many of you have heard of Nick and know that he is a Congressional [...]

2511, 2013

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah 2013

November 25th, 2013|Categories: Newsletters|

Coincidence or Providence?  A Strange Convergence   This Thursday, November 28, 2013, Americans will celebrate our traditional Thanksgiving holiday. In a strange historical alignment, this day also begins the eight-day Jewish festival known as Hanukkah. Generally, Hanukkah falls closer to [...]

2502, 2013

Signs in the Heavens

February 25th, 2013|Categories: Newsletters|

Looking Ahead and Looking Up in 2014  “Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven.” Mat 16:1    Willful Spiritual Blindness     This incident occurred following the feeding [...]

111, 2012

Never Quit!

November 1st, 2012|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer #15 Never Quit Recently, I have received several emails asking for guidance and direction. These questions relate to the recent election, what the future may hold, and how we can prepare for the uncertainty of the future. [...]

108, 2012

Omnous Warnings

August 1st, 2012|Categories: Field Notes|

Perilous Times Primer #12 Omnous Warnings “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near … looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and savior [...]

1511, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

November 15th, 2011|Categories: Newsletters|

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies [prophetic utterances, i.e., divine revelation]." 1Th 5:16–20   "O foolish ones, [...]

111, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010

November 1st, 2010|Categories: Newsletters|

 “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift...”“Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 2Co 9:15; 1Th 5:17–18 Jesus Christ is the gift of a loving heavenly Father [...]

407, 2009

Psalm 119

July 4th, 2009|Categories: Books Online|

Psalm 119 is the longest prayer in the Bible. It is a prayer with one theme: the all-sufficiency of the Word of God. Scripture does not tell us who wrote this psalm, but many scholars believe that it was written [...]

1404, 2008

Humility

April 14th, 2008|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Humility Humility must be sought (Zep 2:3). Humility is displayed through restraint (Luk 6:28–29). Humility is produced by the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22–23). Humility is absolutely essential in teaching (2Ti 2:25; 2Co 10:1). Humility is absolutely essential in learning (Jam [...]

109, 2007

Missions Conference

September 1st, 2007|Categories: Newsletters|

Missions ConferenceWestside Bible Church, Glendale, Az October 5-7,  2007   I would like to recruit as many as possible to be in prayer for our upcoming missions conference.  I truly believe, as Oswald Chambers stated, “Prayer is not preparation for [...]

3012, 2006

Hidden Manna

December 30th, 2006|Categories: Books Online|

The Lord promises "hidden manna" to those that overcome in Rev 2:17. It is significant that the children of Israel went through 40 years of wandering, and every day they went out to get what God and Moses called “bread [...]

110, 2006

Forgiveness

October 1st, 2006|Categories: Newsletters|

Forgiveness: A Living Object Lesson  “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors….For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your [...]

110, 2006

Missions Review 2006

October 1st, 2006|Categories: Mission Reports|

Missions Review, 2006      January – Ese Bible Institute, Numba village, Papua New Guinea.                 Our original students will graduate this year!                 Pray for the two courses being taught this January         [...]

1507, 2006

July Newsletter

July 15th, 2006|Categories: Newsletters|

Prayer ChallengeBefore leaving Australia, we had been studying the prayers in the New Testament. We found that in almost every epistle, Paul actually includes prayer excerpts built around the doctrines he is expounding. Take Ephesians as an example. In the [...]

2503, 2005

Discipleship

March 25th, 2005|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Discipleship The Countdown: The combined body of Christ has One all-encompassing spiritual objective. Mat.28:19 "Make disciple. In this are four elements Authority, v. 18. Invitation, v.19. Methodology, v.20. Promise, v.20b. Each believer has Two available sources of power for the [...]

2602, 2005

Evil

February 26th, 2005|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Evil Believers are expected to recognize evil and know how to deal with it (Rom 12:21; Eph 6:10-18; 1Th 5:15). Evil is the policy of Satan; it originated with him (Isa 14:12-15; Eze 28:11-16). While sins are generated from man's [...]

1505, 2004

Who Dares, Wins

May 15th, 2004|Categories: Books Online|

“Who Dares—Wins,” is the motto of the elite Australian SAS forces. Formed in 1957, the SAS is dedicated to superior performance under the extreme demands of combat environment by intensive training—intellectually and physically. These soldiers are required to push back [...]

912, 2003

Jonah

December 9th, 2003|Categories: Books Online|

If you are a Christian who does not joyfully seek out opportunities to share Christ with a dark and dying world, then this study is for you. It will help you understand why all Christians must be committed to personal [...]

101, 2001

CBS Psalm 23

January 1st, 2001|Categories: CBS Series|

Psalm 23 Visual Aides (colored artwork) CBS Visual Aide --part of series CBS Psalm 23   Psalm 23 Memory Verses CBS Memory Vere --part of series CBS Psalm 23   Psalm 23 CBS Coloring Book --part of series CBS Psalm [...]

602, 2000

Death

February 6th, 2000|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Death Webster's dictionary defines death as "a permanent cessation of all vital functions: the end of life." Though it is often associated with extinction, death in the Bible never means the end of existence. Instead, it means separation from or the inability [...]

602, 2000

Greek

February 6th, 2000|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Greek     The New Testament was written in the language used in the Greek-speaking world from about 300 B.C. to  A.D. 500. It was known as Koine or "common" Greek because it was street language—the language of the people—as opposed [...]

1601, 2000

Dispensations

January 16th, 2000|Categories: Field Notes|Tags: |

Dispensations Throughout human history, salvation has always been by faith in the revealed Son of God—Jesus Christ the Savior. But the way in which Christ has been revealed and the expression of faith have differed in the various dispensations. Unger's Bible Dictionary [...]

101, 2000

Romans 1:16

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16    From strength to strength go on;Wrestle and fight and pray;Tread all the powers of darkness [...]

101, 2000

Romans 8:16

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8:16    Everlasting arms of loveAre beneath, around, above;He who left His throne of light,And unnumbered angels bright.

101, 2000

Romans 8:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” Romans 8:1    The King of love, my Shepherd is,Whose goodness faileth never;I nothing lack [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 121:1-2

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills; from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord.” Psalms 121:1-2    Oh, let Thy great almighty careThrough all this day attend,From every danger, every snare,My heedless steps defend.

101, 2000

Psalms 34:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1    Were the whole realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine,Demands my soul, my life, my [...]

101, 2000

Romans 8:28

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28    I know not what the future hathOf marvel or surprise,Assured along that life [...]

101, 2000

Deuteronomy 33:27

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27    If rough and thorny be the wayMy strength proportioned to my day,Till toil and grief and pain shall ceaseWhere all is calm and joy and peace.

101, 2000

John 16:33

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33    God understands your weaknessHe knows the tempter's power;And He will walk beside youHowever dark the hour.

101, 2000

Psalms 121:7

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.” Psalms 121:7    Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah.Pilgrim through this barren land:I am weak but Thou art mighty;Hold me with Thy powerful hand.

101, 2000

Psalms 91:4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge. His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Psalms 91:4    Ofttimes the path is veiled to sight,No guiding gleams to cheer;Yet they who walk by [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 62:5

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“My soul, waits silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.” Psalms 62:5    Whom have we, Lord, but Thee,Soul-thirst to satisfy?Exhaustless spring! The waters free!All other streams are dry.

101, 2000

Proverbs 3:5

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5    When testings come without, withinThen, more than conquerors over sinWe shall through Christ, the battle win,And find the Victory.

101, 2000

Jeremiah 33:3

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3    How gentle God's commands,How kind His precepts are!Come, cast your burdens on the Lord,And trust His constant care.

101, 2000

John 12:32

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” John 12:32    Jesus, Thou are my righteousness,For all my sins were Thine;Thy death hath bought of God my peaceThy life hath made Him mine.

101, 2000

Psalms 103:12

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalms 103:12    Lord, I thank Thee for salvation,Grace so mighty and so free;Take my all in consecration,Glorify Thyself in me.

101, 2000

Psalms 73:24

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” Psalms 73:24    My knowledge of that life is small,The eye of faith is dim;But it's enough that Christ knows all;And I shall be with Him.

101, 2000

Isaiah 35:10

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“And the ransomed of the Lord shall - obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10    Take the world but give me Jesus,Let me have His constant smile,Then throughout my pilgrim journeyFaith shall cheer me [...]

101, 2000

Romans 5:8

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8    How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer's ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his woundsAnd drives away his fear.

101, 2000

Isaiah 26:4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:4    Let the road be rough and dreary,And its end far out of sight,Foot in bravely, strong or weary,Trust in God, and do the right.

101, 2000

1st Peter 2:6

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“And he who believes on Him will be no means be put to shame.” 1st Peter 2:6    The crowd of cares, the weightiest cross;Seem trifles less than light,Earth looks so little and so low,When faith shines full and bright.

101, 2000

Matthew 6:33

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33    I would be quiet, Lord;Nor tease, nor fret;Not one small need of mineWilt Thou forget.

101, 2000

Psalms 1:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.” Psalms 1:1    Take my will and make it Thine,It shall be no longer mine;Take my heart, it is Thine own,It shall be Thy royal throne.

101, 2000

Psalms 42:5

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Psalms 42:5    Each future scene to Thee I leaveSufficient 'tis to knowThou canst from every evil save,And every good bestow.

101, 2000

Psalms 91:11

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.” Psalms 91:11    I love to think on mercies past,And future good implore,And all my cares and sorrows castOn Him whom I adore.

101, 2000

John 3:17

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:17    I need no other argument,I want no other plea;It is enough that Jesus died,And that [...]

101, 2000

Hebrews 2:18

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18    Everlasting arms uphold thee.Love divine surrounds thy way;Why should earthly cares distress theeOr thy trembling heart display?

101, 2000

Philippians 4:19

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19    Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,The clouds ye so much dread,Are big with mercies, and shall breakIn blessing on your head.

101, 2000

Ephesians 1:7

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.” Ephesians 1:7    'I have been bought with a price' -A price no pen can compute;The wondrous grace of the BuyerForbids my [...]

101, 2000

1st John 3:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1st John 3:1    Higher than the highest heaven,Deeper than the deepest sea,Lord! At last Thy love has conquered;None of self, and [...]

101, 2000

James 1:5

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5    The task Thy wisdom hath assigned,O, let me cheerfully fulfill;In all my [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 23:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalms 23:1    He leadeth me! O blessed thought!O words with heavenly comfort fraughtWhate'er I do, where'er I be,Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

101, 2000

Psalms 91:3

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Surely he shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.” Psalms 91:3    Forever in my thought the LordBefore my face shall stand;Secure, unmoved, I shall remain,With Him at my right hand.

101, 2000

Matthew 11:28

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28    Lord, I believe; but gloomy fearsSometimes bedim my sight;I look to Thee with prayers and tearsAnd cry for strength and light.

101, 2000

Psalms 34:4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalms 34:4    Jesus, Thou Friend divine,Our Saviour, and our King,Thy hand from every snare and foe,Shall great deliverance bring.

101, 2000

John 14:27

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Let now your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27    Within the maddening maze of things,And tossed by storm and flood,To one fixed stake my spirit clingsI know that God is good.

101, 2000

Psalms 34:7

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them.” Psalms 34:7    I know not where His islands liftTheir fronded palms in air;I only know I cannot driftBeyond His love and care.

101, 2000

Matthew 10:32

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Therefore, whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father Who is in Heaven.” Matthew 10:32    Lord, let me through this busy dayConduct myself in such a wayThat everyone I meet may seeThe Spirit of the [...]

101, 2000

1st John 3:21

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.” 1st John 3:21    I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend;And I know that Thou art with me,Wilt be with me to the end.

101, 2000

Psalms 18:2

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in Whom I will trust.” Psalms 18:2    Deep in unfathomable minesOf never-failing skill,He treasures up His bright designs,And works His sovereign will.

101, 2000

Psalms 91:10

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” Psalms 91:10    It matters to Him about you,He meaneth to see you quite through;The might of His hand, no power can withstand,He always is thinking of you.

101, 2000

Isaiah 54:17

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment, You shall condemn.” Isaiah 54:17    Sometimes on the Rock I tremble,Faint of heart and weak of knee,But the steadfast Rock of AgesNever trembles under [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 91:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalms 91:1    My times are in Thy hand,Whatever they may be,Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,As best may seem to Thee.

101, 2000

Romans 10:10

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Romans 10:10    Help us Thee, Saviour, to confess,In Whom our life we see;And oh! May fruits of holinessProve that we live to Thee.

101, 2000

Psalms 63:3

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.” Psalms 63:3    O Lord, whate'er my path may be,If only I may walk with TheeAnd talk with Thee along the way,I'll praise Thee for it ALL some day.

101, 2000

Isaiah 43:2

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2    He is daily with us, loving, loving,Longing to befriend us, waiting but to bless;Yet we bear our burdens, [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 37:39

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.” Psalms 37:39    Pray when the dark day cometh;And clouds hang overhead;In the secret of His presenceThy soul hath naught to dread.

101, 2000

Matthew 5:16

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16    Jesus! And shall it ever be,A mortal man ashamed of Thee?Ashamed of Thee, Whom angels praiseWhose glories shine [...]

101, 2000

Matthew 21:22

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing you will receive.” Matthew 21:22    I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;He is a kind, compassionate Friend;If I but ask Him He will deliver,Make of my troubles quickly an end.

101, 2000

Mark 8:34

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Mark 8:34    Take my love; my Lord, I pourAt Thy feet its treasure store.Take myself, and I will beEver only, all for [...]

101, 2000

James 5:16

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16    Go to the deeps of God'spromise;Ask freely of Him, and receive;All good may be had for the asking,If seeking, ye truly believe.

101, 2000

Isaiah 30:15

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15    Renew my will from day to day;Blended with Thine; and take awayAll that now makes it hard to say,Thy will be done!

101, 2000

Psalms 23:4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” Psalms 23:4    When the woes of life o'er-take me,Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,Never shall the cross forsake me;Lo! It glows with peace and [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 37:4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4    My song shall be of JesusHis mercy crowns my days,He fills my cup with blessings,And tunes my heart to praise.

101, 2000

Psalms 50:23

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.” Psalms 50:23    Complete in Thee! No work of mineMay take, O Lord, the place of Thine!Thy blood has pardon bought [...]

101, 2000

Mark 11:24

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11:24    No voice of prayer to Thee can rise,But swift as light Thy love replies;Not always what we ask, indeed,But, O most [...]

101, 2000

John 10:10

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“I have come that they might have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10    Lord, I am Thine, entirely Thine,Purchased and saved by blood divineWith full consent Thine eye would be,And own Thine sovereign right in [...]

101, 2000

Joel 2:13

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm.” Joel 2:13    Ill that He blesses is our good,And unblessed good is ill;And all is [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 37:5

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Psalms 37:5    I take Thy hand, and fears grow still,Behold Thy face, and doubts remove;Who would not yield his wavering willTo perfect truth [...]

101, 2000

Isaiah 43:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1    Peace with God, the blood in heavenSpeaks of pardon now to me;Peace with God, the Lord is risen,Righteousness now counts me [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 55:22

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalms 55:22    Take to God your plans and failures,Anytime and anywhere;No one e'er has gone unanswered,For He answers every prayer.

101, 2000

Isaiah 65:24

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24    Through every moment of the dayWhate'er may meet thee on life's way,This thought shall be thy strength [...]

101, 2000

Isaiah 59:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” Isaiah 59:1    Ask the Saviour to help you,Comfort, strength, and keep you;He is willing to aid you.He will carry you through.

101, 2000

James 5:8

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:8    How safe and how happy are theyWho on the Good Shepherd rely!He gives them their strength for the day,Their needs He will [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 103:2

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Blessed the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2    Fix your eyes upon Jesus,Look full in His wonderful face,And the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of His glory and grace.

101, 2000

Psalms 68:19

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation!” Psalms 68:19    When thou hast thanked thy GodFor every blessing sent,What time will then remainFor murmurs or lament?

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Psalms 40:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.” Psalms 40:1    Jesus calls us o'er the tumultOf our life's wild, restless seaDay-by-day His sweet voice soundeth,Saying, 'Christian, follow me.'

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Psalms 119:11

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalms 119:11    'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to take Him at His Word;Just to rest upon His promise;Just to know,'Thus saith the Lord.'

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Psalms 46:1

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1    All my fears I give to Jesus!Rest my weary soul on Him;Though my way be hid in darkness,Never can His light grow dim.

101, 2000

Isaiah 59:19

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19    Be Thou near me, keep and cheer me,Through life's dark and stormy way;Turn my sadness into gladness,Turn [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 56:3-4

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You - I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” Psalms 56:3-4    Before me is a future all unknown,A path untried;Beside me a Friend well-loved and known,That Friend is God.

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2 Peter 3:14

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.” 2 Peter 3:14    The dearest idol I have known,Whate'er that idol be,Help me to tear it from its throne,And worship [...]

101, 2000

Philippians 4:7

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7    Not always can I see the courseMy ship of life must sail;But since my Father guides the helmI'll calmly face the [...]

101, 2000

Psalms 121:3

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalms 121:3    There is a safe and secret placeBeneath the wings divineReserved for all the heirs of grace;Oh, be that refuge mine!

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Psalms 119:130

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalms 119:130    When I cannot understand my Father's leading,And is seems to be but hard and cruel fate,Still I hear that gently whisper ever pleading,God is working, [...]

101, 2000

1st John 3:16

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.” 1st John 3:16    O love of God, how strong and true,Eternal and yet ever new,Uncomprehended and unbought,Beyond all knowledge and all thought.

101, 2000

Psalms 19:7

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalms 19:7    Saviour, like a shepherd lead us,Much we need Thou tend'rest care;In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,For our [...]

101, 2000

John 16:24

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24    Trust Him then in lonely days,Trust Him in perplexing ways;Lift thy heart to Him and say,'Undertake for me [...]

101, 2000

Romans 12:33

January 1st, 2000|Categories: Verse-Poem Pairs|

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!” Romans 12:33    O love of God, how strong and true,Eternal and yet ever new,Uncomprehended and [...]

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