“There was much joy in that city.” Acts 8:8
What a day! Here are just a handful of our favorite moments from yesterday. For more or to find your baptism photos, check out the full Easter 2013 photo collection.
“And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.” Deuteronomy 26:11
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns!’” 1 Chronicles 16:31
“Let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.” Psalm 5:11
“I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul.” Psalm 31:7
“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!” Psalm 97:1
“You were wearied with the length of your way, but you did not say, ‘It is hopeless’; you found new life.” Isaiah 57:10
“My soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation.” Isaiah 61:10
“As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.” Isaiah 62:5
“Be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things!” Joel 2:21
“And they were baptized . . . confessing their sins.” Matthew 3:6
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier . . . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11
“I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22
“See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Acts 8:36
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” Acts 22:16
“For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.” 1 Corinthians 12:13
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1
“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.” 1 Peter 1:8
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” Jude 1:24–25
