[The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel and said: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to the land of Israel…] Prepare chains, because the land is full of

[King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:] “How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but

There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. —Ecclesiastes 7:20. We’re all broken, flawed, and tainted (Romans 3:9-11, 23-24). Or, at least, that

[Speaking to the Israelites about their enemies, Moses said:] “Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.” —Deuteronomy

[Moses addressed Israel, reminding them of God’s deliverance of them from Egypt, and his commands given to them:] “You saw with your own eyes the great trials, the miraculous signs

[When Daniel was alarmed by his visions of the future, he approached one of those standing by him in his visions. The presence told Daniel:] “But the saints of the

[One of the elders from around the throne of God declared:] “For [Jesus] the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to

[After Jesus had raised the son of the widow from Nain: Those in the crowd who saw this] were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has

[Jesus challenged the outward show of religiosity among religious people who were ignoring their inner need to be humble and pure before God. He said:] “Nothing outside a person can

[The Lord appeared to Solomon upon the completion of the temple and said,] “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face

[Jesus said,] “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the

[Jesus taught his disciples, saying:] “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” —Matthew 7:12

But Moses said to the Lord, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?” —Exodus 6:30. Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have

And [the great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language] cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the

O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. —Psalm 7:9. In a world of organized crime,

[The Sovereign Lord said to Israel:] “I am about to pour out my wrath on you and spend my anger against you; I will judge you according to your conduct and

But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in

[Jesus promised his disciples,] “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks