verses and points for new testament

matthew

matthew 6:33 - but seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you

- points to kingship, lineage to king david

mark

mark 10:45 - for even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many

- points to suffering servant, no lineage

luke

luke 19:10 - for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost

- points to Son of Man, lineage to Adam

john

john 20:30-31 - Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not recorded in this book. but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name

- jesus is sent and sending

acts

acts 1:8 - but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all judea and samaria and to the end of the earth

- luke's second book

romans

romans 1:16 - for i am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the jew first and also to the greek

- unpacks good news implications for everyone

1 corinthians

1 corinthians 10:31 - so, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God

- paul brings order to the Church

2 corinthians

2 corinthians 5:17 - therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. the old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

- affirmation that they are reconciled

galatians

galatians 5:22-23 - but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. against such things there is no law.

- fruit of the spirit

ephesians

ephesians 2:8-9 - for it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourself, it is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast

- how to walk in grace, peace, and love

phillipians

phillipians 4:4-6 - rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice! let your gentleness be evident to all. the Lord is near. do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God

- focuses on joy

colossians

colossians 3:2 - set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth

- teaches who we are in Christ

1 thessalonians

1 thessalonians 5:16-18 - be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ

- turn to Jesus to wait for His return

2 thessalonians

2 thessalonians 3:3 - but the Lord is faithful, He will establish you and guard you against the evil one

- addresses false teaching

1 timothy

1 timothy 4:12 - don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity

- what Christians should and shouldn't teach

2 timothy

2 timothy 3:16-27 - all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped with every good work

- paul is about to die

titus

titus 2:7-8 - in everything, set them an example by doing what is good. in your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us

- the last of paul's pastoral epistles

philemon

philemon 1:12 - i am sending him - who is my very heart - back to you. i would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while i am in chains for the Gospel

- there is no distinction between types of people

hebrews

hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

1 peter

1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

2 peter

2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

1 john

1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2 john

2 john 1:9 - anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son

3 john

3 john 1:4 - i have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth

jude

jude 1:3 - dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, i felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people

revelation

revelation 3:20 - here i am! i stand at the door and knock. if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will com in and eat with that person and they with me