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from Leviticus 6:15

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Leviticus 6:15

And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the grain offering, and of its oil, and all the frankincense upon the grain offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a pleasing aroma, even the memorial of it, to the LORD.

Leviticus 2:2

And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take out of it his handful of its flour, and of its oil, with all its frankincense; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a pleasing aroma to the LORD:

from Leviticus 6:15 · a strong link

Leviticus 5:12

Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial of it, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire to the LORD: it is a sin offering.

from Leviticus 2:2 · a strong link

Leviticus 2:9

And the priest shall take from its grain offering a memorial, and shall burn it upon the altar: it is an offering made by fire, of a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

from Leviticus 5:12

Philippians 4:18

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

from Leviticus 2:9


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Acts 20:21

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:15

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent you, and believe the gospel.

from Acts 20:21

Acts 2:36

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made that same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

from Mark 1:15

II Thessalonians 1:7

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

from Acts 2:36

Revelation of John 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See you do it not: I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

from Revelation of John 22:9


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Acts 13:38

Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins:

II Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

from Acts 13:38

Romans 5:10

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

from II Corinthians 5:18

II Corinthians 4:10

Always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, so that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

from Romans 5:10

Isaiah 44:5

One shall say, I am the LORD’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

from Galatians 6:17

Exodus 13:9

And it shall be for a sign to you upon your hand, and for a memorial between your eyes, so that the LORD’s law may be in your mouth: for with a strong hand has the LORD brought you out of Egypt.

from Isaiah 44:5


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Acts 17:31

Because he has appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he has ordained; of which he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead.

Psalms 98:9

Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

from Acts 17:31

Psalms 96:13

Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

from Psalms 98:9

Revelation of John 19:11

And I saw heaven opened, and look, a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he does judge and make war.

from Psalms 96:13 · a strong link


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Acts 4:27

For truly against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Acts 4:30

By stretching forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of your holy child Jesus.

from Acts 4:27 · a strong link

Acts 3:6

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

from Acts 4:30

Acts 2:22

You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know:

from Acts 3:6 · a strong link

John 3:2

The same came to Jesus by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you do, except God be with him.

from Acts 2:22 · a strong link


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Acts 7:51

You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit: as your fathers did, so do you.

Acts 7:9

And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

from Acts 7:51

Psalms 105:17

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

from Acts 7:9 · a strong link

Genesis 50:20

But as for you, you thought evil against me; but God meant it to good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

from Psalms 105:17

Isaiah 10:7

However he means not so, neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few.

from Genesis 50:20 · a strong link

Acts 2:23

Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

from Isaiah 10:7


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Acts 22:21

And he said to me, Depart: for I will send you far hence to the Gentiles.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

from Acts 22:21 · a strong link

Romans 1:5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

from Acts 9:15

Acts 1:25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, so that he might go to his own place.

from Romans 1:5

John 6:70

Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

from Acts 1:25

John 13:2

And supper having ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

from John 6:70

Acts 5:3

But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

from John 13:2

That is the whole thread.

Every verse the cross-references reach from Leviticus 6:15 along this chain. Today’s own vigil is laid separately.

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