Quotes from Brian Simmons

disciple will be repaid for what he has learned and followed,y for God pays no attention to the titles or prestige of men.

Enemies Judged, the Redeemed Return — 34:1–35:10 The Vision concerning Hezekiah — 36:1–39:8 The Vision concerning God's Promises — 40:1–48:22 The Vision concerning Redemption and Restoration — 49:1–55:13 Yahweh, Our Judge and Redeemer — 56:1–66:24

4His inner being will not become faint or discouraged, nor will his light grow dim before he establishes justice on the earth. Even the distant lands beyond the seas will hunger for his instruction."g

23This is a war, and whoever is not on my side is against me, and whoever does not gather the spoils with me will be forever scattered.

The wisdom of Solomon:a When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father.

17If you readily receive correction, you are walking on the path to life. But if you reject rebuke, you're guaranteed to go astray.

I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don't make it difficult; don't be stubborn when I take you where you've not been before. Don't make me tug you and pull you along.

22True enrichment comes from the blessing of the Lord, with rest and contentmentt in knowing that it all comes from him.

So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God's kingdomaa and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.

6A child has been born for us; a son has been given to us.j The responsibility of complete dominion will rest on his shoulders, and his name will be: The Wonderful One! The Extraordinary Strategist! The Mighty God!k The Father of Eternity! The Princel of Peace!

Don't worry or surrender to your fear.

Give us serenity as we also allow others serenity.

answered, "The Scriptures say: Bread alone will not satisfy,d But true life is found in every word Which constantly goes forth from God's mouth.

27Living in the worship and awe of God will bring you many years of contented living. So how could the wicked ever expect to have a long, happy life?

20If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you'll eventually become just like them.

divine love in all its varied expressions:m joy that overflows,n peace that subdues, patienceo that endures, kindnessp in action, a life full of virtue,q faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit.

17There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side and they set the record straight.i

4For the Christ is the end of the law.a And because of him, God has transferred his perfect righteousness to all who believe.

12Lovers of God have been given eyes to see with spiritual discernment and ears to hear from God.

10The starting point for acquiring wisdom is to be consumed with awe as you worship Jehovah-God.

Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.

9My passion is to enlighten every person to this divine mystery.

8But Christ proved God's passionate love for us by dying in our place while we were still lost and ungodly!

16And I pray that he would unveil within you the unlimited riches of his glory and favor until supernatural strength floods your innermost being with his divine might and explosive power.