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Friday, March 7, 2025

Psalm 102:21-22

And so the LORD's fame will be celebrated in Zion,

his praises in Jerusalem,

when multitudes gather together

and kingdoms come to worship the LORD.

And so the LORD's fame will be celebrated in Zion, his praises in Jerusalem,

Psalm 22:22

I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters.

I will praise you among your assembled people. (see verses 22-25)

Psalm 9:14

Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem's gates,

so I can rejoice that you have rescued me. (see all Psalm 9)

when multitudes gather together and kingdoms come to worship the LORD.

Psalm 22:27

The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him.

All the families of the nations will bow down before him.

(see verses 22-31)

Psalm 86:9

All the nations you made

will come and bow before you, Lord;

they will praise your holy name. (see all Psalm 86)

Daniel 7:27 "Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will last forever, and all rulers will serve and obey him." (see all chapter 7)

Micah 4:1

In the last days, the mountain of the LORD's house

will be the highest of all--

the most important place on earth.

It will be raised above the other hills,

and people from all over the world will stream there to worship.

(see all chapter 4)

Isaiah 49:22-23

This is what the Sovereign LORD says:

"See I will give a signal to the godless nations.

They will carry your little sons back to you in their arms;

they will bring your daughters on their shoulders.

Kings and queens will serve you

and care for all your needs.

They will bow to the earth before you

and lick the dust from your feet.

Then you will know that I am the LORD.

Those who put their trust in me will never be put to shame.

(see all chapter 49)

Zechariah 8:20-23 "This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: People from nations and cities around the world will travel to Jerusalem. The people of one city will say to the people of another, 'Come with us to Jerusalem to ask the LORD to bless us. Let's worship the LORD of Heaven's Armies. I'm determined to go.' Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the LORD of Heaven's Armies and to ask for his blessing.

"This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, 'Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.' " (see all chapter 8)

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Limited to 15 verses per post

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Psalm 102:18-20 Part 2 of 2

Let this be recorded for future generations,

so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD.

Tell them the LORD looked down

from his heavenly sanctuary.

He looked down to earth from heaven

to hear the groans of the prisoners,

to release those condemned to die.

Tell them the LORD looked down from his heavenly sanctuary.

Psalm 33:13-14

The LORD looks down from heaven

and sees the whole human race.

From his throne he observes

all who live on the earth. (see all Psalm 33)

Psalm 53:12

God looks down from heaven

on the entire human race;

he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,

if anyone seeks God. (see all Psalm 53)

He looked down to earth from heaven to hear the groans of the prisoners, to release those condemned to die.

Psalm 25:16

Turn to me and have mercy,

for I am alone and in deep distress. (see all Psalm 25)

Psalm 68:6

God places the lonely in families;

he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.

But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. (see all Psalm 68)

Psalm 79:11

Listen to the moaning of the prisoners.

Demonstrate your great power by saving those condemned to die.

(see all Psalm 79)

Psalm 146:7

He gives justice to the oppressed

and food to the hungry.

The LORD frees the prisoners. (see all Psalm 146)

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me,

for the LORD has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted

and to proclaim that captives will be released

and prisoners will be freed. (see all chapter 61)

Luke 4:18-19

"The Spirit of the LORD is upon me (Jesus),

for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released,

that the blind will see,

that the oppressed will be set free,

and that the time of the LORD's favor has come." (see verses 1-20)

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Psalm 102:18-20 Part 1 of 2

Let this be recorded for future generations,

so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD.

Tell them the LORD looked down

from his heavenly sanctuary.

He looked down to earth from heaven

to hear the groans of the prisoners,

to release those condemned to die.

Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD.

Habakkuk 2:2-3 Then the LORD said to me:

"Write my answer plainly on tablets,

so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.

This vision is for a future time.

It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.

If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,

for it will surely take place.

It will not be delayed." (see all chapter 2)

Romans 4:23-24 And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn't just for Abraham's benefit. It was recorded for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. (see all chapter 4)

1 Corinthians 10:11 These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age.

(see verses 1-13)

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (see all chapter 3)

Psalm 22:31

His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.

They will hear about everything he (the Lord) has done. (see verses 22-31)

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Psalm 102:15-17 Part 2 of 2

Then the nations will tremble before the LORD.

The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.

For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem.

He will appear in his glory.

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute.

He will not reject their pleas.

He will appear in his glory.

Psalm 8:1

O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!

Your glory is higher than the heavens. (see all Psalm 8)

Isaiah 60:1-2

"Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.

For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you.

Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth,

but the glory of the LORD rises and appears over you." (see all chapter 60)

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.

1 Kings 8:29 "May you watch over this Temple night and day, this place where you have said, 'My name will be there.' May you always hear the prayers I make toward this place."

1 Kings 8:52 "May your eyes be open to my requests and to the requests of your people Israel. May you hear and answer them whenever they cry out to you." (see verses 22-53)

2 Chronicles 7:15 "My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place." (see verses 11-22)

Psalm 4:1

Answer me when I call to you,

O God who declares me innocent.

Free me from my troubles.

Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. (see all Psalm 4)

Psalm 5:1

O LORD, hear me as I pray;

pay attention to my groaning. (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 6:9

The LORD has heard my plea;

the LORD will answer my prayer. (see all Psalm 6)

Psalm 31:1

O LORD, I have come to you for protection;

don't let me be disgraced.

Save me, for you do what is right. (see all Psalm 31)

Psalm 130:1-2

From the depths of despair, O LORD,

I call for your help.

Hear my cry, O Lord.

Pay attention to my prayer. (see all Psalm 130)

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Psalm 102:15-17 Part 1 of 2

Then the nations will tremble before the LORD.

The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.

For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem.

He will appear in his glory.

He will listen to the prayers of the destitute.

He will not reject their pleas.

Then the nations will tremble before the LORD. The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.

1 Kings 8:41-43 "In the future, foreigners who do not belong to your people Israel will hear of you. They will come from distant lands because of your name (the LORD God of Israel). For they will hear of your great name and your strong hand and your powerful arm. And when they pray toward this Temple, then hear from heaven where you live, and grant what they ask of you. In this way, all the people of the earth will come to know and fear you, just as your own people Israel do. They, too, will know that this Temple I (Solomon) have built honors your name." (see verses 22-62)

Psalm 67:7

Yes, God will bless us,

and people all over the world will fear him. (see all Psalm 67)

Isaiah 2:2

In the last days, the mountain of the LORD's house

will be the highest of all--

the most important place on earth.

It will be raised above other hills,

and people from all over the world will stream there to worship.

(see all chapter 2)

Psalm 76:12

For he breaks the pride of princes,

and the kings of the earth fear him. (see all Psalm 76)

For the LORD will rebuild Jerusalem.

Psalm 147:2

The LORD is rebuilding Jerusalem

and bringing the exiles back to Israel. (see all Psalm 147)

Isaiah 14:32 What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them,

"The LORD has rebuilt Jerusalem;

its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people." (see verses 29-32)

Zechariah 1:16-17 " 'Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I have returned to show mercy to Jerusalem. My Temple will be rebuilt, says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, and measurements will be taken for the reconstruction of Jerusalem.' Say this also: 'This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says, The towns of Israel will again overflow with prosperity, and the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem as his own.' " (see all chapter 1)

Psalm 69:35

For God will save Jerusalem

and rebuild the towns of Judah.

His people will live there

and settle in their own land. (see verses 29-36)

Isaiah 44:26

"But I (the LORD) carry out the predictions of my prophets!

By them I say to Jerusalem, 'People will live here again,'

and to the towns of Judah, 'You will be rebuilt;

I will restore all your ruins!' " (see verses 21-28)

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Psalm 102:12-14

But you, O LORD, will sit on your throne forever.

Your fame will endure to every generation.

You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem--

and now is the time to pity her,

now is the time you promised to help.

For your people love every stone in her walls

and cherish even the dust in her streets.

But you, O LORD, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation.

Exodus 3:15 God also said to Moses, "Say this to the people of Israel: Yahweh, the God of your ancestors--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob--has sent me to you.

This is my eternal name,

my name to remember for all generations." (see all chapter 3)

Exodus 15:18

"The LORD will reign forever and ever!" (see verses 1-21)

Psalm 135:13

Your name, O LORD, endures forever;

your fame, O LORD, is known to every generation. (see all Psalm 135)

Psalm 145:13

For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.

You rule through all generations.

The LORD always keeps his promises;

he is gracious in all he does. (see all Psalm 145)

Lamentations 5:19

But LORD, you remain the same forever!

Your throne continues from generation to generation. (see all chapter 5)

You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem--and now is the time to pity her, now is the time you promised to help.

Numbers 10:35 And whenever the Ark set out, Moses would shout, "Arise, O LORD, and let your enemies be scattered! Let them flee before you!"

(see verses 33-36)

Psalm 44:26

Rise up! Help us!

Ransom us because of your unfailing love. (see all Psalm 44)

Psalm 119:126

LORD, it is time for you to act,

for these evil people have violated your instructions. (see verses 113-128)

For your people love every stone in her walls and cherish even the dust in her streets.

Psalm 48:1-2

How great is the LORD,

how deserving of praise,

in the city of our God,

which sits on his holy mountain!

It is high and magnificent;

the whole earth rejoices to see it!

Mount Zion, the holy mountain,

is the city of the great King!

Psalm 48:8

We had heard of the city's glory,

but now we have seen it ourselves--

the city of the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

It is the city of our God;

he will make it safe forever. (see all Psalm 48)

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says:

"Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem,

a firm and tested stone.

It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on.

Whoever believes need never be shaken." (see verses 14-29)

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Psalm 102:9-11

I eat ashes for food.

My tears run down into my drink

because of your anger and wrath.

For you have picked me up and thrown me out.

My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows.

I am withering away like grass.

I eat ashes for food. My tears run down into my drink

Isaiah 44:20

The poor, deluded fool feeds on ashes.

He trusts something that can't help him at all.

Yet he cannot bring himself to ask,

"Is this idol that I'm holding in my hand a lie?" (see all chapter 44)

Psalm 42:3

Day and night I have only tears for food,

while my enemies continually taunt me, saying,

"Where is this God of yours?" (see all Psalm 42)

Psalm 80:5

You have fed us with sorrow

and made us drink tears by the bucketful. (see all Psalm 80)

because of your anger and wrath. For you have picked me up and thrown me out.

Psalm 7:11

God is an honest judge.

He is angry with the wicked every day. (see all Psalm 7)

Psalm 38:3

Because of your anger, my whole body is sick;

my health is broken because of my sins. (see all Psalm 38)

My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass.

1 Chronicles 29:15 "We are here for only a moment, visitors and strangers in the land as our ancestors were before us. Our days on earth are like a passing shadow, gone so soon without a trace." (see verses 10-25)

Job 8:9

"For we were born but yesterday and know nothing.

Our days on earth are as fleeting as a shadow." (see all chapter 8)

Job 14:2

"We blossom like a flower and then wither.

Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear." (see all chapter 14)

Psalm 90:5-6

You sweep people away like dreams that disappear.

They are like grass that springs up in the morning.

In the morning it blooms and flourishes,

but by evening it is dry and withered. (see all Psalm 90)

Isaiah 40:7

"The grass withers and the flowers fade

beneath the breath of the LORD.

And so it is with people." (see all chapter 40)

James 1:11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all their achievements. (see all chapter 1)

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