By Faith We Understand

Hebrews 11:1-7 (NKJV)

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Faith at the Dawn of History

4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.

5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Consuelo Para el Pueblo de Dios

Isaías 40:1-5 (NVI)

1 ¡Consolad, consolad a mi pueblo! —dice vuestro Dios—.

2 Hablad con cariño a Jerusalén, y anunciadle que ya ha cumplido su tiempo de servicio, que ya ha pagado por su iniquidad, que ya ha recibido de la mano del Señor el doble por todos sus pecados.

3 Una voz proclama: «Preparad en el desierto un camino para el Señor; enderezad en la estepa un sendero para nuestro Dios.

4 Que se levanten todos los valles, y se allanen todos los montes y colinas; que el terreno escabroso se nivele y se alisen las quebradas.

5 Entonces se revelará la gloria del Señor, y la verá toda la humanidad. El Señor mismo lo ha dicho».

God’s People Are Comforted

Isaiah 40:1-5 (NKJV)

1 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” says your God.

2 “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”

3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

4 Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth;

5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

Bendición Sacerdotal

Números 6:22-27 (NVI)

22 El Señor le ordenó a Moisés: 23«Diles a Aarón y a sus hijos que impartan la bendición a los israelitas con estas palabras:

24 »“El Señor te bendiga y te guarde;

25 el Señor te mire con agrado y te extienda su amor;

26 el Señor te muestre su favor y te conceda la paz”.

27 »Así invocarán mi nombre sobre los israelitas, para que yo los bendiga».

The Priestly Blessing

Numbers 6:22-27 (NKJV)

22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

23 Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:

24 The Lord bless you and keep you;

25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;

26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.

27 So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.

Sé Generoso y Haz El Bien

Gálatas 6:6-10 (NVI)

6 El que recibe instrucción en la palabra de Dios comparta todo lo bueno con quien le enseña.

7 No os engañéis: de Dios nadie se burla. Cada uno cosecha lo que siembra.

8 El que siembra para agradar a su naturaleza pecaminosa, de esa misma naturaleza cosechará destrucción; el que siembra para agradar al Espíritu, del Espíritu cosechará vida eterna.

9 No nos cansemos de hacer el bien, porque a su debido tiempo cosecharemos si no nos damos por vencidos.

10 Por lo tanto, siempre que tengamos la oportunidad, hagamos bien a todos, y en especial a los de la familia de la fe.

Be Generous and Do Good

Galatians 6:6-10 (NKJV)

6 Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Los Juicios Justos Del Señor

Salmo 9:1-5 (NVI)

1 Quiero alabarte, Señor, con todo el corazón, y contar todas tus maravillas.
2 Quiero alegrarme y regocijarme en ti,y cantar salmos a tu nombre, oh Altísimo.
3 Mis enemigos retroceden; tropiezan y perecen ante ti.
4 Porque tú me has hecho justicia, me has vindicado; tú, juez justo, ocupas tu trono.
5 Reprendiste a los paganos, destruiste a los malvados; ¡para siempre borraste su memoria!

The Lord’s Righteous Judgments

Psalms 9:1-5 (NKJV)

1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence.
4 For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.
5 You have rebuked the nations, You have destroyed the wicked; You have blotted out their name forever and ever.

Las Excelencias de la Palabra de Dios

Salmo 119:1-8

1 Dichosos los que van por caminos perfectos, los que andan conforme a la ley del Señor.
2 Dichosos los que guardan sus estatutos y de todo corazón lo buscan.
3 Jamás hacen nada malo, sino que siguen los caminos de Dios.
4 Tú has establecido tus preceptos, para que se cumplan fielmente.
5 ¡Cuánto deseo afirmar mis caminos para cumplir tus decretos!
6 No tendré que pasar vergüenzas cuando considere todos tus mandamientos.
7 Te alabaré con integridad de corazón, cuando aprenda tus justos juicios.
8 Tus decretos cumpliré; no me abandones del todo.