1. Matthew 2:8-13

4.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8

5. The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.

6. And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

7. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

8.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8  Unbelief - 1Tim 1:13

9. though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,

10.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8  Unbelief - 1Tim 1:13  Envy - Mt 27:18

11. For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.

12.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8  Unbelief - 1Tim 1:13  Envy - Mt 27:18  Neglect - Mt 25:45

13. Then he will answer them, saying, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.'

14.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8  Unbelief - 1Tim 1:13  Envy - Mt 27:18  Neglect - Mt 25:45  Falling Away - Heb 6:6

15. and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.

16.  Ignorance - Acts 3:13,17; 1Cor 2:8  Unbelief - 1Tim 1:13  Envy - Mt 27:18  Neglect - Mt 25:45  Falling Away - Heb 6:6  Rejecting Him - Mt 27:22-23

17. Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!” And he said, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!"

19. and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.

20. And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

21. And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting."

22. The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.

24.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12

25. And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.

26.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20

27. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.

28. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

29.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11

30. and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

31.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11  Obedience - Lk 6:46

32. Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?

33.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11  Obedience - Lk 6:46  Love - Eph 6:24

34. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

35.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11  Obedience - Lk 6:46  Love - Eph 6:24  Remembering Him - 1Cor 11:23-26

36. the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

37.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11  Obedience - Lk 6:46  Love - Eph 6:24  Remembering Him - 1Cor 11:23-26  Defending our belief - 1Pet 3:15

38. but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

39.  By Knowledge - Heb 8:11-12  Faith - Acts 16:14-15; Gal 2:20  Confession - Phil 2:11  Obedience - Lk 6:46  Love - Eph 6:24  Remembering Him - 1Cor 11:23-26  Defending our belief - 1Pet 3:15  Loyalty - Col 3:17

40. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

42. and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.

43. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!

44. but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

45. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"

46. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

47. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!"

48. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.