Compass Point

‘Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: ‘And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. ‘And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: ‘But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. ‘And some fell among thor...

‘For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures’ —1 Corinthians 15:3 ‘For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God’ —Romans 3:23 ‘But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.’ —Romans 5:8 ‘That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt b...

‘While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. ‘But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.’ —Luke 8:49, 50

‘The name of the Lᴏʀᴅ is a strong tower:  the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.’ —Proverbs 18:10

‘But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.’ —James 2:9 ‘Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons’ —Acts 10:34

‘Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!  And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.’ —John 19:27 ‘Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.’ —John 20:10

‘Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. ‘And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.’ —Mark 5:19, 20

‘I went out full and the Lᴏʀᴅ hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?’ —Ruth 1:21

‘And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. ‘I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.’ —Luke 15:6, 7

‘When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.’ —Deuteronomy 24:5

‘We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. ‘Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.’ —2 Corinthians 5:8 & 9

‘He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow:  and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?’ —Mark 4:38

‘Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.’ —1 Peter 5:7

‘As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one‘ —Romans 3:10

‘Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee:  because he trusteth in thee.’ —Isaiah 26:3

‘And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.’ —Acts 24:25 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. —Romans 8:1

‘He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.’ —Isaiah 40:29

‘O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!’ —Deuteronomy 5:29

‘I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. ‘For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.’ —1 Corinthians 16:17 & 18

‘But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.’ —Acts 1:8

‘But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days.’ —Daniel 2:28 ‘ There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father...

‘Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.’ —Proverbs 13:18

‘Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.’ —Psalm 119:104 ‘Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.’ —Proverbs 3:7

‘And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.’ —Romans 5:5 ‘Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.’ —2 Corinthians 8:24

‘And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.’ —Luke 2:15 ‘And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.’ —Luke 24:50