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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023
John’s Favorite Scriptures
IT’S impossible for us to share John’s favorite scriptures as
most of his Bible was marked up with red-pen underlines
and yellow highlights. He knew God’s Word and shared it
often. The following selection includes verses and passages that
we knew were special to him and that we often heard him quote.
The many
interests and
hobbies of John
Kung Fu
Tai chi
Reading
Teaching
Sailing
Rodeo
Motorcycle riding
Boating
Bowling
Dogs
Going to the movies
Quoting movies
Watching the same movie
over & over
(He really loved movies!)
Talking on the phone
“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word
was with God, and the Word was God Himself.” ( John 1:1)
“So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by
the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ.” (Romans 10:17)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not
be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is
with youwherever you go.” ( Joshua 1:9)
“But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope
in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will
lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising
toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will
walk and not grow tired.” (Isaiah 40:31)
“For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor
drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually
delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith.
And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own
effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;”
(Ephesians 2:8)
“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [standing
firm and unchangeable]. Your faithfulness continues from
generation to generation; You have established the earth, and
it stands [securely].” (Psalm 119:89-90)
“For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a
manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s
promises]” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Psalm 91 Hebrews 11 The Book of Ephesians
~ John C. Tompkins ~