“But what about you?” [Jesus asked his disciples]. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” – Luke 9:20. Many people had and still have widely

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. —1 Corinthians 9:19. Grace frees us from the

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. —Ecclesiastes 9:18. Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed (1 Corinthians 5:6). A sinful

[God told Noah,] “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the

[Moses reminded the Israelites of his reaction to seeing the golden calf they had demanded by saying,] “So I took the two tablets and threw them out of my hands,

In the same way [as God commanded farm animals to be fed for their work], the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the

[In talking about others having the right to be supported in their ministry, the apostle Paul says of himself,] “But I have not used any of these rights. And I

[When his disciples wondered how to feed the huge crowd who had been with them several days and were famished, Jesus] replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered,

On hearing [people complaining he associated with sinful people], Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” —Matthew 9:12. Why did Jesus associate with

You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. —2 Corinthians

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. —Proverbs 9:10. There are many noble and beneficial fields of academic pursuit. However,

And the Levites said: “Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.” —Nehemiah 9:5. “Stand up and shout it if you love my Jesus!”

[The glory of the God of Israel] answered me, “The sin of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great; the land is full of bloodshed and the city

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good

Then a cloud appeared and enveloped [Jesus and his disciples, Peter, James, and John], and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to

[The people of God stood and worshiped him, saying:] “You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all

[When the light from heaven flashed around him, Saul] fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”  “Who are you,

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. —Isaiah 9:2. God fulfilled this