Syd Hielema

1 John 3:1-3
We know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Psalm 139
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. . . . Search me, God. . . . See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Philippians 2:1-13
Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Ephesians 2:13-22
In him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Matthew 18:1-5
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 11:28-30
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me . . . and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Luke 4:14-21
“The Spirit of the Lord . . . has anointed me to proclaim good news . . . and . . . the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Isaiah 42:1-4
He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.

Matthew 12:15-21
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. . . .”

Isaiah 42:1-4
“He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.”

1 Corinthians 13
Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.”

Matthew 5:13; Matthew 13:31-33
“You are the salt of the earth.”

Matthew 5:13-16
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Mark 3:20-31
When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”

Matthew 5:38-48
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:17-42
The apostles left . . . rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name [of Jesus].

Matthew 5:9-12
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Matthew 6:9-15
“If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

Matthew 5:7-12
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

Psalm 23
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.

Psalm 115:1-8
Those who make [idols] will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.

Matthew 5:6-12
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

John 8:1-11
“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” . . . “Neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”