Acts 4:7-12

⁷ And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 

⁹ if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 

¹⁰ let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 

¹¹ This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.

¹² And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Unique

In this passage, people are asking by what power Peter performed a miracle and the answer is Jesus. But, the manner in which he describes Jesus is interesting. He doesn’t describe him as some powerful king that has been well respected. He describes him as a man who was rejected, shamed, and killed by the people he came to save. To them he has become, the cornerstone and sole salvation. It may not be novel to you to marvel at the unique nature and character of God but, take some time to meditate on it this week.

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Revelation 19:1-2

After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,

“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
²     for his judgments are true and just;
for he has judged the great prostitute
    who corrupted the earth with her immorality,
and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”

All the Earth

Before the Throne of God Above

All Glory Be to Christ

Hebrews 11:1-3

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

For by it the people of old received their commendation.

By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Open Up the Heavens

Be Thou My Vision

Be Enthroned

Hebrews 4:14-16

¹⁴ Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 

¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 

¹⁶ Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

How Great Thou Art

What A Beautiful Name

Cornerstone

2 Timothy 4:6-8

⁶ For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 

⁷ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 

⁸ Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

The Lion and the Lamb

Yet Not I

This We Know

1 Timothy 4:10

For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Jesus is Alive

Yes I Will

King of Kings

In Christ Alone

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 

⁹ For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 

¹⁰ who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 

¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

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Oh Our Lord

What A Beautiful Name

O Praise the Name

Colossians 2:13-15

¹³ And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 

¹⁴ by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

 ¹⁵ He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

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Jesus is Alive

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

Great Are You Lord

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Ephesians 5:15-21

¹⁵ Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 

¹⁶ making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 

¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 

¹⁸ And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 

¹⁹ addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 

²⁰ giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

²¹ submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Jesus Is Alive

Be Thou My Vision

O Praise the Name

Galatians 4:4-7

⁴ But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 

⁵ to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 

⁶ And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 

⁷ So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.

God So Loved

How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

King of Kings