Joy Robbers

Philippians 4:11

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Pierced for our Rebellion

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced  for our transgressions,
 he was crushed  for our iniquities;
 the punishment  that brought us peace  was on him,
 and by his wounds  we are healed.

Betrayed by Judas

Matthew 26:50

Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”
 Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him.

Heavenly Wisdom

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

My Refuge

Psalm 119:14

I rejoice in following your statutes
 as one rejoices in great riches.

You Can Live Forgiven

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins  and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Atrophying or Absorbing?

Mark 4:12

so that,
  “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving,
 and ever hearing but never understanding;
 otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!’”